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Amazon’s Drone Delivery Dreams Face Turbulence: The College Station Showdown
Amazon’s ambitious drone delivery program has hit serious turbulence in College Station, Texas, where unprecedented community resistance has collided with the e-commerce giant’s futuristic vision. This university town of approximately 125,000 residents has become ground zero for a showdown that…
Amazon Suspends US Drone Deliveries After Multiple Crashes, Dealing Fresh Blow to Prime Air Program
Amazon has suspended its Prime Air drone delivery operations in the United States following multiple crashes at its testing facility, marking another significant setback for the e-commerce giant’s ambitious drone delivery program. The suspension affects commercial operations in Texas and…
Autel Added to CMC List, NEW Matrice 4, DroneUp Contract Ended, DOD Expands LAANC
We have four stories for you this week: Autel and others added to the DoD CMC list, DJI releases the Matrice 4, Walmart ends their contract with DroneUp, and the DoD expands LAANC. Let’s get to it! Autel Added to…
Walmart Ends DroneUp Partnership, Shifts Drone Delivery Strategy
Retail giant Walmart has terminated its partnership with drone logistics provider DroneUp, including divesting its stake in the company, marking a significant shift in its drone delivery approach. The announcement comes shortly after DroneUp secured crucial FAA certification for expanded…
DroneUp Secures FAA Part 135 Certification, Opening New Era for Drone Delivery
DroneUp has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the sixth U.S. drone operator to receive Part 135 air carrier certification from the Federal Aviation Administration. This certification transforms the Virginia Beach-based company’s delivery capabilities, allowing transport of third-party cargo and…
Drone News: Big Drone Ban Update, DJI Flip Leak, DroneUp P135, SkyeBrowse Update, FBI Drones over NJ
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update! We have five stories this week, including a crucial update on a drone ban requiring immediate action, DJI Flip leaks, DroneUp receiving their Part 135 certification, Skybrowse new interior mapping capabilities, and the FBI’s…
Rural Michigan Tests Medical Drone Delivery Program
Traverse City, Michigan is set to become a testing ground for a pioneering drone delivery program focused on medical supplies and healthcare services. According to the Record-Eagle, this innovative project aims to revolutionize healthcare delivery in rural areas. Collaborative Effort…
More DJI Leaks, DroneUp Layoffs, and a Failed Drone Smuggling Attempt
Welcome to Your Weekly US News Update We have three stories for you: more DJI leaks, DroneUp layoffs, and a failed drone smuggling attempt in South Carolina. Let’s get to it! DJI Leaks: A3S and Neo First up this week…
Mayday for DroneUp: Delivery Plans Lose Altitude
DroneUp, a once-promising drone delivery startup, is facing turbulent skies as it scales back operations and grapples with internal challenges. According to Axios, the company is ending drone deliveries in three states, including 18 drone delivery hubs. Update 8/18: DroneUP…
Walmart’s Drone Delivery Program Faces Unexpected Challenge from Gun Owners
According to a recent report by Fortune, Walmart’s ambitious drone delivery program has encountered an unforeseen obstacle: gun owners shooting down delivery drones. This development highlights the challenges retailers face as they expand their use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)…
Florida Man Arrested for Shooting Down Walmart Delivery Drone
A 72-year-old Florida man has been arrested for allegedly shooting a Walmart delivery drone out of the sky, causing thousands of dollars in damage. According to ClickOrlando.com, Dennis Winn faces multiple charges including criminal mischief and discharging a firearm in…
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…