Amazon has announced a partnership with the UK Government to explore the steps needed to make the delivery of parcels by small drones a reality, allowing Amazon to trial new methods of testing its delivery systems.
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7-Eleven Performs First Drone Home Delivery
Chinese Unmanned Helicopter to Redefine Air-logistics
A new Chinese unmanned helicopter might be the industry’s first critical step to a functional aerial logistic platform in the near future. This unmanned helicopter, produced by Ziyan UAV excelled its counterparts by its outstanding performance in load-bearing, safety and speed.
Ice Cream Drone Delivery Service Tested in UK
Beachgoers in a Lincolnshire seaside resort could soon have their favourite chilled snack delivered to them on the beach by Drone. Due to the poor weather of late Mablethorpe Rock & Ices Limited in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, are trailing the innovative idea that would mean you can spend more time relaxing in your deck chair on the beach and less time queuing at the kiosk. Continue reading
Wal-Mart to Use Drones to Check Warehouse Inventory
Wal-Mart Stores Inc says it was six to nine months from beginning to use drones to check warehouse inventories in the United States, taking a step closer to using the technology to compete better with rivals.
Airbus Cargo Drone Challenge Gets 423 Entries
The submission period for the Airbus Cargo Drone Challenge closed on Sunday and ended up being Local Motors’ most successful co-creation endeavour in company history. The challenge received over 100 entries in the final 48 hours of the submission period to reach a total of 423. Continue reading
DHL’s Successful Three-Month Parcelcopter Tests
DHL Parcel has successfully concluded a three-month test of its third Parcelcopter generation. The trial run, part of a larger research and innovation project, was conducted between January and March 2016 in the Bavarian community of Reit im Winkl. Continue reading
World’s First Pop-Up Drone Café
The world’s first café using the tiny domestic unmanned aircraft as servers has opened in a Dutch university. The pop-up Drone Café will be serving up all weekend as part of celebrations for the “Dream and Dare” festival marking the 60th anniversary of the Eindhoven University of Technology. Continue reading