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Mysterious Underwater Drone Discovered Off Waikiki Coast
A routine fishing trip off the coast of Waikiki, Hawaii, took an unexpected turn on Friday, August 30, when boaters stumbled across a mysterious object floating in the ocean. The sleek, bright yellow object, initially mistaken for a capsized boat,…
Flytrex: Leading the Charge in Drone Delivery
Flytrex, a pioneer in drone delivery services, has reached a significant milestone by completing 100,000 on-demand deliveries in North Carolina and Texas. This achievement reportedly marks the highest number of airborne food deliveries in the United States, showcasing the growing…
Drones Revolutionize Vaccine Delivery in Remote Kenyan Villages
In a groundbreaking initiative, drones are now delivering life-saving vaccines to remote parts of Kisumu County in western Kenya. This innovative approach is dramatically improving access to essential immunizations for children in hard-to-reach areas, according to a report from Gavi,…
China’s Twin-Engine Cargo Drone Makes Maiden Flight
A large, twin-engine unmanned cargo aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight in southwest China, marking a significant milestone in the country’s drone technology development. The test flight, which took place at Zigong Fengming General Airport in Sichuan Province on Sunday,…
Wing’s Innovative “Pill” Hook Revolutionizes Drone Delivery Stability
Wing, Alphabet’s drone delivery subsidiary, has developed a groundbreaking “pill” hook design that’s transforming the stability and efficiency of aerial package delivery. This innovative component, as revealed in a recent video, addresses one of the key challenges in drone delivery:…
Carilion Clinic Advances Drone Delivery Testing to Phase Two
Carilion Clinic and DroneUp are pushing the boundaries of healthcare drone delivery in Roanoke, Virginia. The partners recently entered the second phase of testing after spending over a year evaluating the use of drones for prompt inter-campus transport of essential…
Wing’s Drone Delivery Operations at Walmart Ready to Scale
Walmart’s drone delivery service, powered by Google’s parent company Alphabet’s Wing, is making waves in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The partnership, which began in August 2023, has expanded to multiple Walmart Supercenters in Frisco, Lewisville, and North Richland Hills. The…
Walmart Drone Deliveries Set to Take Off in Hurst
Hurst, Texas, is on track to become the next city in Tarrant County to allow Walmart drone deliveries, following North Richland Hills, Frisco, and Lewisville. This move comes after the City Council voted unanimously to approve Wing Drone Delivery’s zoning…
Amazon Prime Air Drones Soar Farther with FAA Approval
Amazon’s Prime Air delivery drones are set to fly farther than ever before, thanks to a recent approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The agency has granted Amazon permission to operate package delivery drones beyond visual line of sight…
Wing Explains Why They Ditched Parachutes for Drone Deliveries
Google’s Wing, a drone delivery startup, dropped a new video explaining why they chose not to use parachutes for their delivery drones. The company highlighted reliability issues and loss of control as key reasons. Parachute Problems Wing evaluated several methods…
Aerit Shutdown: Why Europe’s Top Drone Delivery Service Couldn’t Keep Flying
Aerit, a Swedish drone delivery startup, recently ceased operations despite leading Europe in drone delivery. Known for its efficient service, Aerit struggled to secure funding due to its modest marketing and the challenging hardware startup environment. The Rise of Aerit…
Prescription Delivery by Drone: Coming Soon to More Cities
Drone Partnerships to Expand Healthcare Access Prescription delivery via drone is set to expand significantly with new partnerships involving Mayo Clinic and Memorial Hermann Health Systems. Zipline’s autonomous delivery service will soon be available in Houston, Jacksonville, and Rochester, Minnesota.…