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Amazon Drone Delivery Takes a Dip: Package Plops into Avondale Pool
Hold onto your floaties, DroneXL fans, because Amazon’s Prime Air delivery program just made a splash—and not the good kind! On July 31, 2025, an Avondale, Arizona, resident named Daniel Muniz watched his Amazon drone delivery go from high-tech to…
Insta360’s New Drone, DJI Neo 2 Spotted in FCC Filings, CEO Pushes for Airspace Credentials
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. First, Insta360 is entering the drone market. Next, the DJI Neo 2 has appeared in FCC filings. Finally, DroneUp’s CEO is advocating for digital airspace…
DJI Matrice 400, Altitude Angels Detect & Avoid System, & Fire Academy Trainer Courses
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: DJI unveils the new Matrice 400, Altitude Angel secures a US patent, and the National Fire Academy hosts a train-the-trainer course for local fire officials.…
Walmart Expands Drone Delivery to Five U.S. Cities, Redefining Retail Speed
On June 5, 2025, Walmart announced the expansion of its drone delivery service to Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa, becoming the first retailer to scale drone delivery across five states: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas. With over…
Walmart Expands Drone Delivery to Three More States in 2025
Walmart is scaling up its drone delivery operations, announcing plans to extend the service to 100 stores across Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa within the next year. This expansion, reported by CNBC, will bring drone deliveries to a total…
DoorDash and Wing Launch Drone Delivery in Charlotte, Boosting Fast Food Access
In a groundbreaking move for local logistics, DoorDash and Wing have introduced drone delivery in Charlotte, North Carolina, marking the city’s first foray into aerial food transport. Starting today, customers near The Arboretum Shopping Center can order from local favorites…
Amazon’s Drone Delivery Takes Flight in Kansas City: A Game-Changer for Urban Logistics
Kansas City is on the verge of a logistics revolution as Amazon eyes the metro for its Prime Air drone delivery service, according to an exclusive report by The Kansas City Star. The retail giant, founded by Jeff Bezos, has…
Florida’s SB1422 Sparks Drone Regulation Debate: Homeowners May Gain Rights to Counter Surveillance
In a move that could reshape drone operations in Florida, Senate Bill SB1422 is advancing through the state legislature, empowering homeowners to use “reasonable force” to stop drones conducting surveillance over their property at altitudes below 500 feet. Reported by…
Zipline Expands, NASA for Drone Hazards, Drone Detectors at Border, BRINC Raises 75m
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have four stories for you this week. First, Zipline expands its drone delivery services into Texas. Next, NASA is developing a new system to predict drone hazards before they occur. We also…
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…
Georgia to Ban Chinese Drones in Major Security Push
Georgia Lawmakers Push Drone Regulations, Targeting Chinese Manufacturers and Public Safety Georgia lawmakers are advancing comprehensive drone regulations through multiple bills, with bipartisan support focusing on national security and public safety concerns, according to state legislative documents. The measures would…
Wing Successfully Delivered Super Bowl Snacks by Drone in North Texas
Wing, Alphabet’s drone delivery subsidiary, successfully executed a special Super Bowl LIX delivery service in North Texas, bringing game day snacks directly to residents’ homes through a partnership with PepsiCo. The service operated in select residential areas of Frisco, approximately…