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Zipline

Zipline Seeks $20 Billion Valuation With Part 108 Still Unsigned

Zipline is in talks to raise $1 billion at a $20 billion valuation, nearly triple its January price. The FAA rule its US plan needs is still unpublished.

Haye KestelooSep 17

Zipline

Zipline Answers Safety Questions on the Record. Amazon and Wing Don't

DroneXL sent Amazon, Wing and Zipline the same drone delivery safety questions on one deadline. One company answered. Its answers are published in full.

Haye KestelooSep 16

Flytrex delivery drone approaching its rooftop docking station at a Capriotti's Sandwich Shop

Drone Delivery

Flytrex Puts Drones on Roofs Before You Order, Cutting Costs 60%

Flytrex will preposition delivery drones on restaurant rooftops using predictive AI, claiming a 60% cut in cost per delivery and half the wait time.

Haye KestelooSep 16

Amazon

Amazon Moved Omaha Drone Routes for Eagles as Neighbors Complain

Amazon rerouted its Papillion drones 1,000 feet from bald eagle nests. Residents counting 50 flights an hour got the FAA's address instead.

Haye KestelooSep 15

Matternet

Matternet to Fly Repair Parts to Technicians, No Launch Date Set

Matternet will fly replacement parts to AVI-SPL field technicians in congested metro areas. No launch date, no city, and no fleet size were disclosed.

Haye KestelooSep 15