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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…
2024 Year in Review: Drone Industry Navigates Complex Security Reviews and War-Driven Innovation
Looking back at DroneXL’s most-read stories of 2024, we’ve seen an industry shaped by legislative challenges, conflict-driven innovation, significant product launches, and heightened geopolitical tensions as a new U.S. administration prepares to take office. Legislative Challenges and Security Reviews The…
Drone News: NDAA Senate Update, Drone Shooter Fined, Leaked Enterprise Controller, NJ Hysteria
We have three drone news stories for you this week: a Florida man who shot down a drone and was fined, leaked photos of what may be a new DJI Enterprise controller, and the New Jersey drone hysteria getting out…
Florida Man Ordered to Pay $5,000 for Shooting Walmart Delivery Drone
A 72-year-old Florida resident has been ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution after shooting at a Walmart delivery drone he mistakenly believed was conducting surveillance on his property, reports First Coast News. The incident, which occurred in Lake County, Florida,…
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…
Innovative Drone Program Set to Transform Healthcare Access for Isolated Chesapeake Bay Community
A game-changing drone delivery initiative is poised to revolutionize healthcare access for Smith Island’s isolated residents, backed by a $1.76 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant, according to the University of Maryland’s recent announcement. Remote Community Faces Critical Healthcare Challenges…
Walmart Launches Drone Delivery Fleet in Fort Worth, Partners with Wing for Rapid 65mph Deliveries
A Walmart Supercenter in Fort Worth has rolled out an ambitious drone delivery program, deploying 18 drones to serve customers within a six-mile radius. The initiative is part of a larger partnership between Walmart and Wing that spans 11 locations…
Revolutionary Zipline Drones Transform Dallas into America’s First Autonomous Delivery Hub
In a groundbreaking development for U.S. drone delivery, Zipline is revolutionizing North Texas logistics with its autonomous Platform 2 system. The company, having completed over 1 million deliveries globally, received historic FAA approval and chose Dallas-Fort Worth as its first…
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…