Category Archives: Transport

DHL Abandons Parcelcopter Delivery Drone Project

DHL was the first parcel service provider in the world to directly integrate a parcelcopter logistically into its delivery chain but has reportedly discontinued the Parcelcopter project. In response to a question from WELT AM SONNTAG, DHL spokesman Alexander Edenhofer said: ” We are not continuing the parcel copter project .” Continue reading

US Navy Plans Drone Delivery for Essential Parts at Sea

A logistics Unmanned Air System (UAS) prototype, called Blue Water UAS, approaches to deliver cargo on USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) flight deck during supply demonstration Feb. 21, 2021

The US Navy has demonstrated that small drones could take the place of manned platforms in delivering critical spare parts, most of which weigh less than a large bag of dog food, between ships at sea. Continue reading

Swoop Aero Unveils Kite UAV

Swoop Aero is launching its most advanced aircraft – the Kite.  But it is only one cog that makes the wheel turn in the advanced technology platform, which provides the full technology stack, including hardware, software, and supporting infrastructure, real-time tracking, supply chain data, capture, and analytics are provided within an integrated technology platform. Continue reading

Drone Delivery Canada Gets Domestic Cargo Licence

Drone Delivery Canada Corp. has announced that it has become the first publicly traded drone delivery company to be granted a domestic cargo licence under the Canada Transportation Act (“CTA”) and Air Transport Regulations (Canada). This licence, normally issued to airlines that provide passenger or cargo services, is a critical step to the continued expansion and scaling of DDC operations. Continue reading