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Hillsborough County Fire Rescue ArcherFRS blood delivery drone on the ground at the Public Safety Operations Complex in Tampa

WHOLE BLOOD

Hillsborough Blood Drones Launch in October, Flown From Sarasota

Hillsborough County approved its whole blood drone program for October. ArcherFRS pilots in Sarasota fly it, and no announcement says what it costs.

Haye KestelooSep 30

DoorDash Air

DoorDash Air Drone Lands Chipotle and Popeyes, but No Payload Number

DoorDash unveiled its six-rotor DoorDash Air drone and a Northern California pilot with Chipotle and Popeyes. It still hasn't published a payload weight.

Haye KestelooSep 30

Amazon

Tallahassee Commissioner Urged Amazon Drone Rules. Florida Law Says No

A Tallahassee commissioner said Amazon's drones need regulating. The city attorney says Florida law bars it. Amazon shows its MK30 there October 20.

Haye KestelooSep 30

Amazon

Amazon Drone Hub Faces Pause Call From Lawmakers as State Sues FAA

Three Massachusetts lawmakers ask Amazon to pause its Westborough drone hub over hours, routes and flight counts. The state sued the FAA the day before.

Haye KestelooSep 29

A DJI Mini 5 Pro in flight against a clear blue sky, seen from below with its camera gimbal facing forward

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Lodi NJ Drone Ban Is Preempted, Judge Rules, But Pilot Gets No Order

A federal judge held Lodi's 400-foot drone ban preempted by FAA authority, then denied the hobbyist a TRO because the borough says he isn't in violation.

Haye KestelooSep 29

Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone on its launch stand with a second MK30 climbing away behind it

Drone Delivery

FAA Sued by 15 States Over Drone Delivery Clearance Amazon Runs On

Fifteen states and Harris County petitioned the Second Circuit on September 28 to set aside the FAA's nationwide drone delivery environmental finding.

Haye KestelooSep 29

Matternet

Matternet M3 Drone Lifts 11 Pounds, Has No FAA Certificate Yet

Matternet unveiled M3, an 11-pound, 10-mile autonomous delivery platform with Dave's Hot Chicken and Apian as launch partners, targeting late 2027 service.

Haye KestelooSep 28

Amazon

Amazon Told Pflugerville Drones Take No Images. Its Own Site Disagrees

Amazon told Pflugerville's council on Sept. 22 its MK30 drones take no pictures. Amazon's Prime Air operations page says people near deliveries may be recorded.

Haye KestelooSep 28

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