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Drone Crashes at Mine, GA Bill to Ban Drones, ND Rejects Drone Ban, & New DJI Products
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have five stories for you this week: a drone crash into a uranium mine, a Georgia bill to ban Chinese drones, the North Dakota Senate rejecting a Chinese drone ban, the Sumas…
Drone Strike Disrupts Critical Safety Systems at Grand Canyon Uranium Mine
A drone collision with mine shaft safety equipment forced a security review at the Pinyon Plain uranium mine near the Grand Canyon, Energy Fuels officials reported. The incident occurred as the facility was resuming uranium ore shipments following a recent…
Amazon Prime Air Operations Update: Service Pause and Global Expansion Plans
Amazon Prime Air has entered a period of significant operational adjustment, combining temporary service suspensions in existing markets with continued expansion plans in new territories. The company’s drone delivery program, which has built safe and reliable services in multiple locations…
Amazon Suspends US Drone Deliveries After Multiple Crashes, Dealing Fresh Blow to Prime Air Program
Amazon has suspended its Prime Air drone delivery operations in the United States following multiple crashes at its testing facility, marking another significant setback for the e-commerce giant’s ambitious drone delivery program. The suspension affects commercial operations in Texas and…
State DOTs Expand Drone Programs, Transforming Infrastructure Management
Alabama’s Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched a formal drone program that signals the growing maturation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) deployment across state transportation agencies. The initiative, which places dedicated personnel in charge of drone operations, represents a shift…
Drone Technology Leads to Discovery of Smuggling Tunnel Near Yuma Border
Mexican law enforcement officials uncovered an unfinished cross-border tunnel during a joint surveillance operation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, demonstrating the growing effectiveness of drone technology in border security operations. The discovery was announced by the State Public Secretary…
Amazon’s Prime Air: Progress Meets Reality in Drone Delivery
“I know this looks like science fiction,” Jeff Bezos declared on “60 Minutes” in December 2013, as he unveiled Amazon’s drone delivery ambitions. “It’s not.” The Amazon founder boldly predicted drone delivery would be a reality in “four, five years”…
Amazon Takes First Steps Toward Drone Delivery in Europe with Italian Test Flight
Amazon has achieved a significant milestone in its European drone delivery ambitions, successfully completing its first test flight in Italy using the MK-30 delivery drone, reports Reuters. The December 4th test, conducted in the central Italian town of San Salvo,…
Amazon Launches Groundbreaking Drone Delivery Service in Arizona’s West Valley
In a significant advancement for drone delivery technology, Amazon has officially launched its aerial delivery service in Arizona’s West Valley, marking one of the nation’s first fully implemented drone delivery networks. The service promises delivery times of less than one…
Amazon’s New MK30 Delivery Drones Set to Take Flight in Phoenix Metro Area
A groundbreaking development in drone delivery is about to unfold in Arizona as Amazon prepares to launch its advanced MK30 drone delivery service in metro Phoenix, according to the Phoenix Business Journal. FAA Approval Opens New Chapter Amazon recently secured…
BRINC Launches Mobile Drone as First Responder Program Across Multiple States
BRINC Drones has unveiled its innovative mobile Drone as First Responder (DFR) system, taking their emergency response capabilities on the road across multiple states. The company has outfitted a specialized vehicle to demonstrate their robotic charging nest technology, bringing drone-enabled…
Amazon’s Phoenix Drone Delivery Plans Part of Larger Retail Strategy
Amazon is gearing up to launch drone delivery in Phoenix’s West Valley as part of its expanding presence in the Arizona metro area, according to recent reporting from Supermarket News. Drone Delivery Coming to West Valley The retail giant’s ambitious…