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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…
Drone News: Autel Alpha, FlyCart 30, KY Bill on Drones, Walmart Adds Wing, and Drone Surveillance.
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. We have five stories for you this week. The Autel Alpha has hit the FCC database, DJI Flycart 30 is being released outside of China, we have a Kentucky bill that could limit…
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…
Drone News: Air 3 & Mini 4 DOC, Percepto Drone Swarm Waiver, Defibrillator Drones, and Texas Zoning
John McBride: Welcome to your weekly UAS Newsy updatey thing. Apparently we have a lot of drone stuff to talk about. I have no idea what we’re talking about, but let me go get the guy. Greg: John, are you…
Plano City Council Deliberates on Drone Delivery and Air Taxi Services
A Futuristic Vision for Plano Plano City Council is on the brink of a decision that could transform the city’s landscape and services. The council recently postponed a vote on amending zoning laws to facilitate drone delivery and air taxi…
Plano Ponders Pioneering Drone Delivery and Air Taxi Services
The Future of Delivery and Transit Takes Flight in Plano Plano City Council is poised to revolutionize local transportation and delivery services by considering zoning amendments to accommodate commercial drone delivery hubs and air taxi operations. This forward-thinking move could…
Soaring High: Tampa Bay Chick-fil-A Launches Free Drone Delivery Service
Tampa Bay’s traffic woes are now being sidestepped by Chick-fil-A with an innovative solution: drone delivery. The fast food restaurant at 1504 E. Brandon Blvd is now offering this high-flying service for free. Drones Delivering Deliciousness In a move to…
House to Ban All DJI, AirMap Shutting Down Their LAANC, Lawsuit Over Drone Photos
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. This week, we have three stories for you. The first one is a concerning one: the House Bill that threatens a complete DJI ban everywhere in the country. We also have AirMap shutting…
DroneUp’s Pivot: Job Cuts Today, Expansion Tomorrow
DroneUp, a Walmart-partnered startup, is laying off workers despite the race to dominate the drone delivery market. This move was confirmed on Monday by two individuals who were let go and asked to remain anonymous. Established in 2016, DroneUp has…
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…
DroneUp and Wonder Robotics Join Forces to Boost Drone Delivery Operations
Autonomous drone delivery provider DroneUp and Israeli startup Wonder Robotics, an expert in autonomous solutions for drones and eVTOLs, have successfully completed an initial operational evaluation on DroneUp’s platform. This collaboration aims to enhance autonomy and safety, allowing DroneUp to…
Florida House Subcommittee approves bill to ease drone delivery regulations for Walmart
A bill that would make it easier to build drone ports and make it harder for local governments to oppose them is currently being considered by lawmakers in the state of Florida. This development comes on the heels of Walmart’s…