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Skydio

New Oregon Aviation Director, Florida Pushes Back on Ban, New Partnership, 200 Weeks!

This week in drone news, we have four stories for you. The first one is a big one: Oregon has named a new Aviation Director, and he's a good one.

Greg ReverdiauMar 24

Zipline

Zipline Unveils Next-Gen Platform 2 Drone to Boost Aerial Delivery for Millions

Drone delivery pioneer, Zipline, revealed its latest aircraft, Platform 2, on Wednesday. Platform 2 combines fixed-wing flight with hovering propellers.

Haye KestelooMar 15

Drone Delivery

After drone delivery failed emergency crews deliver medication door to door

Rich Eagan, a firefighter in Chula Vista who has been on the job for 33 years, stated that an attempt to use drones to deliver the medications was...

Haye KestelooMar 14

Police

Another Great Success For Growing Police Drone Program In Rockland County, NY

Clarkstown police department in Rockland County, New York, helped locate a lost boy with autism thanks to its fast-growing drone program.

Dave ZieglerMar 13

Walmart

Florida House Subcommittee approves bill to ease drone delivery regulations for Walmart

This development comes on the heels of Walmart's rollout of a drone delivery service in several cities during the previous year.

Haye KestelooMar 11

Police

Chico Police Use Thermal Drone Technology to Apprehend a Fleeing Felon

The Chico Police Department (CPD) in the state of California was able to catch a wanted criminal with the help of a thermal drone. After being confronted by the police at the intersection of Humboldt Avenue and Little Chico Creek, the suspect, Branden Thurston, aged 26, made his escape on foot into the dense undergrowth…

Haye KestelooMar 11