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This summer offshore wind giant Ørsted is using heavy-lifting cargo drones to carry out the largest programme of offshore equipment deliveries that has ever been done outside the military – including Hornsea 1 & 2, the largest offshore wind farms in the world. Continue reading
– uAvionix, a leader in aviation communications, navigation, and surveillance data solutions, and VOTIX, the pioneering drone automation and orchestration platform, has announced the successful integration of uAvionix’s FlightLine ADS-B data service into the VOTIX platform. The collaboration delivers real-time, aviation-grade Detect and Avoid (DAA) data to VOTIX users, enhancing safety, operational efficiency, and decision-making for Drone as First Responder (DFR) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) missions. Continue reading
A fledgling industry called Advanced Aerial Mobility, or AAM, is getting a jumpstart from the state. Michigan has awarded $4.1 million in grants to help develop the new technology, which uses unmanned drones over short to medium distances to move materials. Continue reading
– Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that it is partnering with Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous delivery system, to fly digital orders to guests’ locations in greater Dallas. A small number of Zipline users will have access to Zipotle starting today, ahead of a broader service launch in the coming weeks. Continue reading
A new startup has a contract with the Air Force’s innovation arm and a prototype to test its new concept: a network of “flying pickup truck” drones to solve the problem of logistics in the vast Pacific. Continue reading
An MQ-9 Guardian medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) flew deep into Mexico last week, according to flight tracking data. What at least appears publicly to be a very rare event comes as the Trump administration has reportedly authorized the military to take action against cartels in Mexico. Continue reading
– Consumers Energy has expanded its use of drone technology across the electric grid by doubling its fleet in the past 2 years reinforcing its commitment to delivering reliable, safe and affordable service. By enhancing inspection speed and accessibility, drones enable the early detection and resolution of potential issues—particularly in areas where traditional inspections are difficult—helping to prevent service disruptions and improve customer experience. Continue reading
Amazon’s experimental service with delivery drones has encountered some turbulence in the past few months, and a recent incident in the West Valley, caught on camera, involving a package and a pool, is raising concerns. Continue reading