Chinese logistics giant SF Express obtained the country’s first airspace approval for logistics drones. Continue reading
Category Archives: Transport
Malawi and Unicef Launch Drone Air Corridor
Malawi has launched Africa’s first air corridor to test the use of drones, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, in humanitarian missions in partnership with the UN children’s agency, Unicef. Continue reading
Amazon Filed a Patent for a Multi-Level Drone Beehive
Amazon filed a patent application to make a multi-story beehive-like fulfilment center that would allow drones to deliver packages in densely populated areas. Continue reading
Ship Agency to use Drones for Ship Deliveries
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is launching a pilot program to study the use of unmanned aircraft systems for delivering supplies to ocean vessels. Continue reading
Chinese e-tailer Develops Heavy-Duty Delivery Drones
China’s Shaanxi province is famous for being the start of the Silk Road, an ancient trade network where silk and spices were transported by camel across the Asian continent. Soon, the central Chinese province will be recognized for a different form of transport. Continue reading
Virginia Governor Flies in Autonomous Aircraft
The quest for un-piloted air taxi service took a step forward yesterday as Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe became the first sitting governor to fly in a fully automated aircraft. Continue reading
Longest Drone Urban Package Delivery in the US
A new record has been set in long-distance drone delivery. On May 5, 2017, a Nevada UAS Consortium (Team Roadrunner) set the record flying a fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) over 97 miles to Austin, Texas using cellular connectivity. Continue reading
Airbus Helicopters Partners with SingPost for Skyways Logistics
Airbus Helicopters and Singapore Post (SingPost) have signed an MoU to pursue a project to deliver parcels using unmanned aerial vehicles.