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DroneUp Achieves FAA Approval for Advanced Drone Deliveries
A New Era in Drone Logistics DroneUp, a leader in autonomous drone delivery and logistics, has marked a significant milestone with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) approval for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. This important development, announced from…
Groundbreaking Drone Delivery of Medications in Virginia’s Eastern Shore
A Revolution in Healthcare Accessibility Virginia Beach witnesses a pioneering healthcare initiative, with the successful implementation of drone delivery for essential hypertension medications by the Riverside Health System on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. This innovative project, part of the Elevating Health…
Drones in Public Safety: The Future Unfolds at the 2024 National Public Safety UAS Conference
Harnessing Drones for Public Safety The 2024 National Public Safety Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Conference is set to revolutionize the way drones are used in public safety. Scheduled for March 12 and 13 at the scenic Busch Gardens in Williamsburg,…
Wing’s 2023: A Milestone Year for Scaling Drone Operations
Unprecedented Growth and Innovation in Drone Delivery 2023 has marked a pivotal year for Wing, characterized by significant advancements and partnerships in the drone delivery industry. The company has not only developed innovative technology systems like modular, portable nests and…
NASA Achieves Breakthrough in Autonomous Drone Flight for Air Taxi Research
Pioneering Drone Tests Propel Advanced Air Mobility Forward At NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, researchers have successfully conducted groundbreaking drone flights that could significantly impact the future of urban air mobility. In a remarkable display of technological advancement,…
FAA and NASA’s UTM Field Test Showcases Future of Drone Operations
Innovative Testing for Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Operations The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and three Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Test Sites, has successfully conducted the Unmanned Aircraft System…
Wing’s Autoloader Ushers in a New Era for Drone Delivery
In a bid to further streamline drone delivery operations, Alphabet subsidiary Wing has publicly demonstrated the capabilities of their new “autoloader.” It is a Y-shaped stand that is intended to simplify the process of air-bound product delivery from retailers to…
Drone Discovery: Unveiling 7,000-Year-Old Cave Art
In a remarkable feat of modern drone technology meeting ancient history, archaeologists, using drone cameras, have unearthed prehistoric cave paintings, around 7,000 years old, in remote parts of Spain. Researchers from the University of Alicante have utilized drones, a DJI…
House to Ban DJI, FAA’s Public Opinion Change, cUAS ARK, Monroe County WIN
Welcome to this week’s Unmanned Tactical Group and Pilot Institute’s Public Safety UAS News Update. On today’s agenda, we’re going to be talking about the Federal House of Representatives House Bill H-6572, which is a full ban on DJI across…
Zipline Soars in the Disruptor 50 with Drone Deliveries
Zipline, an ambitious drone delivery enterprise, has earned the 25th spot on CNBC’s prestigious Disruptor 50 list this year. With operations spanning seven countries — Rwanda, Ghana, the US, Nigeria, Japan, Kenya, and Côte D’Ivoire — the firm has made…
Lynchburg Police Secures Federal Funding for Drone Program
The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) in Virginia is set to receive a significant technology upgrade, thanks to federal funding. Last week, the Lynchburg City Council voted unanimously to allocate $362,047 in federal funds to the LPD for purchasing cutting-edge equipment,…
Arkansas Limits Foreign and DJI Drones for Law Enforcement
A new Arkansas law, Act 525 of 2023, prohibits law enforcement agencies from purchasing small drones from “covered foreign entities,” such as DJI drones, starting in 2027. According to Act 525 of 2023, a “covered foreign entity” is defined as…