Drone delivery leader recruits senior operators from Tesla, Waymo and Uber as its marketplace grows 13-fold in the first half of 2026. Zipline announced July 13, 2026, the next phase of its U.S. expansion, including upcoming launches in Cleveland and Austin, new leadership hires from Tesla, Waymo and Uber, and a 13-fold increase in the number of businesses offering delivery … [Read more...] about Zipline U.S. Expansion Adds Cleveland Clinic Home Delivery and Austin Launch
New Factorial-Tulip Flight Test Shows 30% Gain for Solid-State Batteries
Boston-based Factorial Energy and Netherlands-based Tulip Tech move from flight testing into commercialization of lithium-metal UAV battery packs. Factorial Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: FAC) announced July 13, 2026, a strategic partnership with Tulip Tech Group B.V. to accelerate commercial deployment of solid-state and lithium-metal batteries for next-generation drones. Initial … [Read more...] about New Factorial-Tulip Flight Test Shows 30% Gain for Solid-State Batteries
DRONERESPONDERS And Commercial UAV Expo Bring FIFA Insight to Event
Commercial UAV Expo debuts a two-day DRONERESPONDERS Program Management Course and unveils the 2026 Summit agenda, headlined by World Cup airspace security lessons. Commercial UAV Expo recently announced the debut of the DRONERESPONDERS Program Management Course and the full session program for the 2026 DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit. Both take place at Caesars Forum in … [Read more...] about DRONERESPONDERS And Commercial UAV Expo Bring FIFA Insight to Event
Echodyne Expands U.S. Radar Manufacturing to Meet Global C-UAS Demand
Kirkland-based radar maker opens an 86,350-square-foot plant capable of producing more than 30,000 MESA radars a year to meet counter-UAS demand. Echodyne has opened a new advanced radar manufacturing facility in Washington State, the company announced July 9, 2026. The Kirkland-based firm says the site significantly expands capacity for its patented MESA radar to meet demand … [Read more...] about Echodyne Expands U.S. Radar Manufacturing to Meet Global C-UAS Demand
How Rural Colorado Is Putting Drones to Work for Conservation
In this guest post, Vanessa Trout, Executive Director of the White River Conservation District, describes how rural conservation districts in Colorado are using drone technology to support agriculture, watershed management, and land stewardship. Her article explores how practical drone applications can help small communities monitor and manage natural resources more … [Read more...] about How Rural Colorado Is Putting Drones to Work for Conservation
