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TEKEVER, a European provider of AI-driven autonomous systems, has announced the acquisition of Flowcopter, the Edinburgh-based engineering company behind an innovative hydraulic transmission technology for aerospace propulsion which enables unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to carry heavier payloads over greater distances than conventional platforms. Continue reading
Amazon’s Prime Air service is rapidly expanding and plans to reach nearly 500 cities and towns in the United States by the end of 2026—a sixfold increase from its current footprint – bringing ultrafast drone delivery to communities with tens of millions of customers across the country. Continue reading
Elroy Air, Inc., a U.S.-based technology developer of autonomous heavy-cargo drones for defence, rapid response and commercial logistics announced today that it has been awarded a $46 million, multi-year contract with the U.S. Army for the development of an autonomous hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system for modular multi-mission payload delivery. Continue reading
Zipline and Uber Technologies, Inc. have announced a strategic partnership, which aims to scale drone delivery across the United States. Uber and Zipline are partnering to bring drone delivery to millions of Americans on Uber Eats. Continue reading
In China’s mountainous Yunnan, six heavy-lift drones worked in sync to transport a power grid tower component over a 700-meter route across rugged terrain. Continue reading
With summer travel and the summer heat in full swing, Wing and Walmart today started drone delivery in Greater Orlando, Wing’s first market in Florida. Central Florida residents can now choose from thousands of daily essentials at Walmart, including sunscreen, school supplies, electronics and last-minute ingredients delivered directly by Wing drones in as fast as 30 minutes. Continue reading
DoorDash announced that it has earned Part 135 air carrier certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is launching DoorDash Air, our in-house drone program. This certification means that DoorDash is authorized to operate as an air carrier and offer an even more deeply integrated drone delivery experience, opening up new possibilities for local businesses. Continue reading
Manna Aero, the Irish autonomous drone delivery service, launches its first full-scale metropolitan U.S. operation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, establishing the city as our central operational base in the United States. Continue reading