Teams of U.S. Air Force and industry planners, operators and technologists gathered in a conference room in 2024 to imagine an air war over Taiwan, but this wargame came with a twist. Continue reading
Category Archives: Transport
Chinese Drone Drops 1.2 Tons of Cargo
On September 9th, Sichuan Tengdun Science and Technology Co., Ltd. learned that its independently developed large-scale modular commercial drone recently conducted a high-load continuous airdrop test at Zigong Lantian Airport. Continue reading
NASA, War Department Partnership Tests Boundaries of Autonomous Drone Operations
Through an ongoing collaboration, NASA and the Department of War are working to advance the future of modern drones to support long distance cargo transportation that could increase efficiency, reduce human workload, and enhance safety. Continue reading
Danish Operator Ørsted uses Giant Drones to Service World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farms
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
Drones to Deliver Auto Parts, Medical Supplies in Michigan Tests
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
ZIPOTLE – Chipotle Partners with Zipline for Aerial Delivery
– 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
Grid Aero Launches with $6M and Breakthrough Autonomous Cargo Aircraft Built in 6 Months
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
Amazon Drone Delivers Package into Arizona Pool
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