Sora-iina and Toyota Tsusho Demonstrate Fully Autonomous Medication Flights to Support Aging Population on the Gotō Islands by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Toyota Tsusho Corporation, a member of the Toyota Group, alongside drone logistics subsidiary Sora–iina Co., … [Read more...] about Toyota Group Tests Level 4 Drone Deliveries to Remote Japanese Islands
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Meteomatics Introduces Meteoglider: A Sustainable Alternative to Weather Balloons
Reusable Radiosonde Technology Aims to Reduce Environmental and Economic Costs Meteomatics, a global weather intelligence company, has announced the launch of the Meteoglider, a reusable alternative to traditional radiosondes carried by weather balloons. The announcement follows the company’s acquisition of R2Home, a firm specializing in reusable radiosonde technology. The … [Read more...] about Meteomatics Introduces Meteoglider: A Sustainable Alternative to Weather Balloons
MassDOT Aeronautics Completes Successful Drone Medical Delivery Demonstrations
Tests Highlight Potential for Home-Based Healthcare and Emergency Response The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division has announced the successful completion of three drone medical delivery demonstrations. The tests, conducted between August and October 2024, evaluated the potential for drones to transport small packages for healthcare … [Read more...] about MassDOT Aeronautics Completes Successful Drone Medical Delivery Demonstrations
Zipline Hits 100 Million Miles: A New Milestone in Autonomous Drone Delivery
Emission-Free, High-Speed UAV Logistics Transforms Global Healthcare and Commerce by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb California-based autonomous drone delivery company Zipline recently revealed that they had achieved a major milestone in their efforts to bring UAV logistics to the masses, announcing that that they had reached 100 million commercial miles … [Read more...] about Zipline Hits 100 Million Miles: A New Milestone in Autonomous Drone Delivery
Preventing Drone and Helicopter Collisions in Dense, Low-Altitude Operations
Ciconia's Collision Avoidance System: Enhancing Airspace Safety for Crewed and Uncrewed Aircraft The safe integration of drones into national airspace is one of the biggest challenges facing the aviation industry today. Israel-based Ciconia, founded in 2016, is addressing this issue with its Coordination & Collision Avoidance System (C&CAS). Led by co-founder and CEO … [Read more...] about Preventing Drone and Helicopter Collisions in Dense, Low-Altitude Operations
