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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…
Drone Technology Advances: From Policing to Warfare
Drone technology is evolving rapidly, with major developments in policing, delivery, manufacturing, and warfare. According to a recent MIT Technology Review article, four key areas are seeing significant changes that could reshape how drones are used. Police Drones Going Beyond…
FAA Authorizes Commercial Drone Flights Without Visual Observers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has taken a significant step forward in advancing commercial drone operations in the United States. In a recent development reported by Robot Report, the agency has authorized multiple operators to conduct commercial drone flights without…
Drones Revolutionize Vaccine Delivery in Remote Kenyan Villages
In a groundbreaking initiative, drones are now delivering life-saving vaccines to remote parts of Kisumu County in western Kenya. This innovative approach is dramatically improving access to essential immunizations for children in hard-to-reach areas, according to a report from Gavi,…
Drone Ban CCP Update, 1st Cat 2 Drone, New DJI Model, & FAA Authorizes Commercial BVLOS
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: Let’s get to it! Canning CCP Drone Act Update Not so good news: A new Senate Amendment to the 2025 NDAA hopes to add the Canning…
St. Louis Medical Organization Pioneers Drone Use for Blood Sample Transport
Mid-America Transplant, a St. Louis-based organ and tissue procurement organization, is set to revolutionize medical logistics by implementing drone technology for blood sample transportation. This innovative approach aims to provide faster and more cost-effective services, particularly benefiting rural communities, according…
Zipline Showcases Innovative Drone Traffic Management System
Zipline, a leading drone delivery company, has unveiled its approach to managing autonomous drone traffic in crowded airspace. In a recent video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the company demonstrates how it utilizes Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) to…
North Carolina High Schools Launch Innovative Drone Career Pathway
According to a recent report from the Winston-Salem Journal, fourteen high schools in North Carolina’s Triad and northwest regions are set to participate in a groundbreaking drone career pathway initiative. This program, slated to begin in the 2024-25 school year,…
The DJI Ban Effort – Facts vs. Opinions
Unless any major developments occur, this will be my last video about the potential ban of DJI drones in the United States for a while. Although it’s an important issue, it’s also kind of tiring to keep hearing about it,…
Drone’s Delivering Prescriptions? New Mayo Clinic Partnership Makes It Happen
A new partnership between Mayo Clinic and drone delivery company Zipline is set to transform prescription delivery in Jacksonville, Florida. Patients can now receive their medications directly at their doorsteps without visiting a pharmacy, reports News4Jax. A New Way to…
Amazon Prime Air Drones Soar Farther with FAA Approval
Amazon’s Prime Air delivery drones are set to fly farther than ever before, thanks to a recent approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The agency has granted Amazon permission to operate package delivery drones beyond visual line of sight…
Prescription Delivery by Drone: Coming Soon to More Cities
Drone Partnerships to Expand Healthcare Access Prescription delivery via drone is set to expand significantly with new partnerships involving Mayo Clinic and Memorial Hermann Health Systems. Zipline’s autonomous delivery service will soon be available in Houston, Jacksonville, and Rochester, Minnesota.…