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Japan Supports Ukraine with Funds Against Drone Strikes
Kamikawa Announces Financial Aid in Kyiv Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, in an unexpected visit to Kyiv, sought shelter in a bomb shelter during an air alert. She announced substantial Japanese support to help Ukraine combat Russian drone strikes, pledging…
Zipline Poised to Revolutionize US Drone Delivery in 2024
A Leap Forward in Autonomous Delivery A decade after Amazon’s Jeff Bezos heralded the advent of autonomous drone delivery, it is Zipline, a South San Francisco startup, that is bringing this vision to life in 2024. While Amazon’s plans remain…
Zipline Drone Deliveries Change Rwanda’s Healthcare Logistics
As Rwanda strides towards fortifying its healthcare infrastructure, Zipline, the trailblazing drone delivery startup, has emerged as a linchpin in this transformative journey. Partnering with the Rwandan government, Zipline has undertaken the colossal mission of executing nearly 2 million instant…
Taiwan Detects Increased Chinese Military Activities, incl. Combat Drones
In a recent development, Taiwan’s defense ministry reported that 20 Chinese air force planes, including combat drones, entered Taiwan’s air defense zone within a 24-hour timeframe. One of these drones flew along Taiwan’s Pacific east coast, revealing China’s continuing assertiveness…
Up in the Air: Schulman’s Influence on Drone Policy
In this brief interview, Ramón Roche from PX4 dives into the experiences of Brendan Schulman, a key figure in shaping U.S. drone policy. Schulman, currently serving as Vice President of Policy & Government Relations at Boston Dynamics, cut his teeth…
Drone Power: Japan’s New Disaster Management Strategy
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) is harnessing the power of drones to manage heavy rain disasters. They recently conducted a successful drone test flight that lasted over three hours to understand better areas at risk of…
Skydio Soars with Groundbreaking BVLOS Approval in Japan
Skydio, the leading American drone manufacturer, has been given an unprecedented green light from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) to conduct drone operations remotely and beyond the operator’s line of sight (BVLOS) across the nation. This approval signifies one…
Wingcopter, the German Drone Startup, Secures €40 Million from EU Investment Bank
In a world defined by rapid technological advancements, Wingcopter is spearheading the drone delivery revolution. The German startup, which specializes in drone delivery, recently secured a hefty €40 million (around $44 million) investment from the European Investment Bank (EIB). This…
Zipline Soars in the Disruptor 50 with Drone Deliveries
Zipline, an ambitious drone delivery enterprise, has earned the 25th spot on CNBC’s prestigious Disruptor 50 list this year. With operations spanning seven countries — Rwanda, Ghana, the US, Nigeria, Japan, Kenya, and Côte D’Ivoire — the firm has made…
Drone delivery startup Zipline sees its valuation surge to $4.2 billion.
In a recent filing, drone delivery company Zipline disclosed a $330 million Series F financing round in April, which is notable in a market where few startups have managed to secure funding at such elevated valuations. Based in South San…
Japan Post to deliver regular mail by drone
Japan Post, the country’s postal service, is one step closer to making letter delivery by drone a reality. The postal service partnered with local drone manufacturer ACSL in December 2022 to develop a drone with level four autonomy and a…
Lemur 2 drone for first responders from Brinc Drones
Join Greg & Haye in talking with Blake Resnick the founder of BRINC drones. They discuss how the LEMUR 2 came about, challenges for BRINC going forward, and how Blake ended up starting BRINC Drones. The PiXL Drone Show is…