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Matternet

FAA Production Certificate for Matternet M2 drone delivery system

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Production Certificate to Matternet for its Matternet M2 delivery drone.

Haye KestelooNov 30

India

Oceans Unmanned uses drones to track pollution in Indian and Pacific Oceans

Oceans Unmanned, a non-profit group located in California, employs drones to monitor and track pollution in both the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Haye KestelooAug 2

Police

Drone team aids in locating domestic violence suspect

A 38-year-old man from Petaluma, CA, was apprehended following an overnight search involving various law enforcement units, incl. a drone team.

Haye KestelooJul 12

Amazon

Amazon orders delivered by drone to customers in Lockeford, Calif. later this year

On Monday, Amazon said that it expects Amazon orders to be delivered by drone to customers in Lockeford, California later this year. The drone

Haye KestelooJun 14

United States

FedEx teams up with Elroy Air to test autonomous drone delivery

FedEx Express, is collaborating with Elroy Air to create the first end-to-end autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone delivery system.

Haye KestelooMar 30

Police

Drone sighting reported over Will Smith’s Calabasas mansion

Deputies were dispatched to Will Smith’s Calabasas home after a purported drone sighting was reported. On Tuesday, Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies responded to Will Smith’s Calabasas mansion, where a drone had been seen flying over the actor’s large home, authorities said. Smith’s home was visited by at least one police vehicle from the department,…

Haye KestelooMar 30

Drone Research

Robotdrone LEO can walk and skateboard in addition to flying

When you combine a walking robot with a drone, what do you get? Robotdrone LEO, an abbreviation for LEONARDO, and stands for LEgs ONboard.

Wiebe de JagerOct 11

Drone Incidents

Dixie Fire drone incident under FBI and FAA investigation

The Dixie Fire drone incident is under investigation by the FAA and the FBI. The drone flight had interfered with Cal Fire aircraft fire...

Haye KestelooAug 12

California

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