Category Archives: Transport

Gazprom Tests Unmanned Cargo Helicopter at Arctic Fields

For the first time in Russia, an unmanned aerial system was tested at the Vostochno-Messoyakhskoye oil and gas condensate field (Gydan Peninsula, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug) designed to deliver heavy and oversized cargo in the Arctic. 

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A2Z Drone Delivery Launches Free-Fall Delivery System

A2Z Drone Delivery, LLC, developer of a patented tethered free-fall drone delivery mechanism, is launching its flagship product, the RDS1 (Rapid Delivery System) which maintains a safe hover of up to 150 feet (45.71 meters) while its delivery mechanism controls the payload’s free-fall for a safe and accurate touchdown. Continue reading →

Matternet Partners with Japan Airlines

Matternet announced that it is expanding operations to Asia through a new business partnership with Japan Airlines (JAL). The partnership is to deploy the Matternet M2 drone system in Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s new “drone logistics business development project”, and utilize the system to assess drone delivery opportunities in Japan. Continue reading →

Longest Organ Delivery Flight via Unmanned Aircraft Completed in Las Vegas

MissionGO, a provider of unmanned aviation solutions that are transforming logistics, and Nevada Donor Network, an organ procurement organization (OPO) serving the state of Nevada, today announced two successful test flights carrying a human organ and tissue via an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) on Sept. 17. Continue reading →

Everdrone Expands Defibrillator Delivery to Denmark

AED drone during mission

Everdrone recently announced that its drones are now being used to deliver Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to the scene of cardiac arrests in real-world emergencies – a unique first-of-its-kind project. Continue reading →

Rooftop Skylight Hatches for Drone Deliveries

“Smart” delivery hatches built into homes are being developed so that parcels can be delivered by drone. The skylight hatches could be both fitted or designed into the roofs of homes so customers can receive packages even when they are out. Continue reading →

Volansi Raises $50M to Accelerate Middle-Mile Drone Delivery

Volansi, a provider of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) middle-mile drone delivery services for commercial and defense applications, today announced a $50 Million Series B investment from Silicon Valley’s top venture funds. Continue reading →