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Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
Zipline Surpasses 2M Deliveries, Raises More than $600M
Zipline, the American robotics company behind the world’s largest autonomous delivery system, announced that it has surpassed two million commercial deliveries, raised more than $600 million in funding, and will expand operations to Houston and Phoenix in early 2026, with additional U.S. metros launching later in the year. With this round, Zipline is now valued at $7.6 billion. Continue reading
DHS Science and Technology Directorate – Review of 2025
Over the past year, the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) advanced critical Department of Homeland Security (DHS) missions by delivering innovative technologies, analytic tools, and scientific expertise across border security, law enforcement, infrastructure protection, and emergency readiness. Continue reading
Joint Interagency Task Force Announces First Replicator 2 Purchase to Counter Homeland Drone Threats
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) announced Jan. 11 its first acquisition under the Replicator 2 initiative, awarding a contract for two DroneHunter F700 systems, expected to be delivered by April. Continue reading
Department of Homeland Security Launches New Office to Advance Drone and Counter-Drone Technologies
– The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the launch of a new office focused on the rapid procurement and deployment of drone and counter-drone technologies, marking a significant step toward strengthening American airspace sovereignty. Continue reading
DARPA Lift Challenge Now Accepting Applications
The DARPA Lift Challenge is now accepting applications, calling on the nation’s brightest innovators—from university labs and garage workshops to small businesses, large corporations, and military services—to secure a place in aviation history. Continue reading
Amazon Halts Plans for Drone Delivery in Italy
– Amazon announced recently that it has decided not to pursue plans to deliver goods by drone in Italy, saying that while it had made good progress with aerospace regulators, broader business regulatory issues did not support the project. Continue reading
Amazon Comments on Proposed FAA Drone Regulations
– Amazon Prime Air is more than just another last-mile delivery option for customers—it’s fundamentally an aerospace program rooted in rigorous aerospace principles and standards. Continue reading