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Vermont Team Heads to National Aerial Drone Championships
Drones are buzzing around a Vermont high school as students prepare to compete in the National Aerial Drone Championships in West Virginia. The River Valley Tech Club, which hosted Vermont’s first aerial drone tournament in January, will reportedly represent the…
DoorDash and Wing Launch Drone Delivery Test in Virginia
DoorDash and Wing have expanded their drone delivery partnership to the United States, starting with a pilot program in Christiansburg, Virginia. The collaboration allows select local customers to order eligible items from Wendy’s through the DoorDash app and have them…
FAA Updates Drone Guidelines with Help from Virginia Tech Researchers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently updated its compliance guidelines for drones flying over people, with significant contributions from engineers at Virginia Tech. The new drone guidelines, published in the federal register on April 5, incorporate the updated means of…
Walmart, 7-Eleven, and Chick-fil-A Pilot Revolutionary Drone Delivery Technology
Walmart, 7-Eleven, and Chick-fil-A are set to pilot a new drone delivery technology from DroneUp, a Virginia-based startup, reports Axios. The technology aims to solve the ground logistics problems associated with drone delivery, making it more accessible and cost-effective for…
DroneUp Unveils Game-Changing Autonomous Drone Delivery Ecosystem
In a groundbreaking move, DroneUp, a leading autonomous drone delivery company based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, has launched a first-of-its-kind drone autonomous ecosystem. This integrated platform combines automated ground infrastructure, advanced software systems, and next-generation drones to revolutionize last-mile logistics…
DJI Drone Ban – Who Is On YOUR Side? AUVSI?
AUVSI’s Stance on Banning Chinese DJI Drones Now, AUVSI does not, and I repeat, does not support efforts that would bring about an immediate ban on Chinese drones. Michael Robbins, Co-CEO AUVSI Someone has some explaining to do. On February…
The Future is Now: Get Your Wendy’s Fix Delivered by Drone in Virginia
Wendy’s and DoorDash Take Deliveries to New Heights In what sounds like a scene straight out of a futuristic movie, DoorDash has just kicked off a novel pilot program that’s turning heads and, quite possibly, making fast food history. Partnering…
The Truth Uncovered: AUVSI’s Real Stance on DJI Drone Ban
The DJI Drone Ban Controversy at Hand In the realm of drone advocacy and legislation, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) stands as a towering influence, guiding the trajectory of drone policy in the United States. However, recent…
Unraveling the Mystery: Drone Swarm Intrusions at Langley Air Force Base
A Bizarre Aerial Phenomenon Raises Security Questions Last December, Langley Air Force Base in Virginia became the center of an intriguing security puzzle as it experienced weeks of unexplained drone activities. Officials from the U.S. Air Force confirmed that these…
Arlington Embraces Drones for Enhanced Public Safety
A Leap Towards Advanced Emergency Responses In a significant development for public safety, Arlington County, Virginia, has officially integrated drones into its emergency response strategies. This morning, the county proudly announced the operational status of its Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS),…
Drones Over the Pen: The Innovative Crime Ring in West Virginia
A New Age of Contraband Delivery by Drone In a bold fusion of technology and criminal enterprise, a crime ring in West Virginia has taken drug smuggling into federal prisons to new heights—quite literally. Utilizing drones, eleven suspects, including a…
Drone Rescue in Stafford County: Technology Meets Determination
In the early hours of a cold Saturday morning in Stafford County, Virginia, a 36-year-old hiker was rescued from the Civil War Park on Mount Hope Church Road, thanks to the swift action of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and…