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Google’s Wing to Manufacture Drones in India
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is making a big move by starting drone manufacturing in Tamil Nadu, India, through its subsidiary Wing LLC. This marks Google’s entry into India’s rapidly growing drone market, which is expected to hit $13 billion by…
UDOT Tests Vertiports for Drone Delivery and Air Taxis in Utah
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is leading the charge in drone delivery and air taxi innovation. With the help of Utah State University, UDOT has successfully launched the state’s first air taxi from a “vertiport.” What Is a Vertiport?…
Organ Transplant Agency in St. Louis Eyes Drones for Faster Blood Sample Transport
A St. Louis-based organ transplant agency is looking into using unmanned drones to transport blood samples and medical supplies faster and cheaper across the Midwest. Mid-America Transplant’s aim is reportedly to speed up the process of confirming organ donor eligibility…
Walmart’s Drone Delivery Takes Off in Dallas
Walmart’s drone delivery service is expanding in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, aiming to make drone-based delivery a norm for thousands of households. By partnering with Wing and Zipline, the retail giant is setting the stage for a new era of…
Drone Express Takes a Crucial Leap Towards Unmanned Delivery with FAA Application Acceptance
FAA Steps In: A Giant Leap Forward, But Miles to Go The reported acceptance of Drone Express’s Part 135 application by the FAA marks a significant milestone for the company, a provider of autonomous delivery solutions. This recent development puts…
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…
MightyFly Achieves FAA Flight Corridor Approval for Autonomous Cargo eVTOL Testing
Breaking New Ground in Autonomous Aerial Logistics MightyFly, a pioneering company in the autonomous cargo aircraft sector, has reached a significant milestone as the first large autonomous cargo eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) company to secure an FAA flight…
Drone Delivery Shuffle: Amazon Moves from California to Arizona
Amazon Ends Prime Air Drone Delivery in California, Expands to Arizona Amazon is making significant changes to its Prime Air drone delivery program. The company announced it will be closing its drone delivery site in Lockeford, California, while simultaneously launching…
Drone Trials to Revolutionize Channel Islands Connectivity
In a groundbreaking move, drone trials are set to commence between the Channel Islands, promising to enhance connectivity and revolutionize various sectors. The trials, reportedly funded by Innovate UK as part of the £4 million Agile Integrated Airspace System (ALIAS)…
The Case Against Drone Delivery: Why Amazon and Walmart Should Abandon Their Airborne Ambitions
In a recent opinion piece published by Bloomberg, the author, Leticia Miranda argues that despite the allure of drone delivery, it has proven to be more trouble than it’s worth for retail giants like Amazon and Walmart. While technological advancements…
Drone Delivery is Coming – How Will it Benefit Society?
The Future of Delivery: How Drones Are Changing the Game The concept of drone delivery has transitioned from a speculative future vision to a tangible reality, set to revolutionize the way we receive packages. As the CEO of Wing recently…
Drones at UK Airports: A Glimpse into the Future of Medical Deliveries
Pioneering Steps Toward Seamless Air Traffic Integration In a ground-breaking move that could change the way we think about airport air traffic, the United Kingdom is edging closer to integrating drones into the hustle and bustle of its busiest airports.…