Walmart and Wing to expand drone delivery into Houston By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Walmart and Wing continued the rollout of their drone delivery collaboration, promising to bring the service to 150 additional stores in locations across the United States, reaching 40 million potential customers, over the next year. The companies plan to open their newest delivery … [Read more...] about Walmart and Wing Bet Big on Drone Delivery With Nationwide Expansion Plan
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Volatus Integrates Trimble PX-1 RTX for Precision Drone Delivery Operations
Volatus Aerospace Inc. has integrated the Trimble PX-1 RTX solution into its commercial delivery drone service, enabling accurate positioning and heading for fully-remote drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The integration provides clients with turnkey capabilities for highly-accurate aerial data acquisition and real-world mission deployment. The Trimble PX-1 … [Read more...] about Volatus Integrates Trimble PX-1 RTX for Precision Drone Delivery Operations
FAA Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Drone Delivery: Why Industry Stakeholders Should Comment Before January 8
A Nationwide Environmental Framework With Long-Term Implications Comments are due January 8, 2026 on the FAA's Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) evaluating the potential environmental impacts of commercial drone package delivery operations conducted under Part 135 across the United States. Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the FAA must assess … [Read more...] about FAA Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Drone Delivery: Why Industry Stakeholders Should Comment Before January 8
Japan Tests 3D Transportation Network as Drone-Linked Traffic Lights Guide Autonomous Deliveries
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Prodrone Inc., in partnership with Aichi Prefecture and Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, launched a demonstration experiment on November 5, 2025, at Sakushima Island to advance drone logistics toward commercial viability. The … [Read more...] about Japan Tests 3D Transportation Network as Drone-Linked Traffic Lights Guide Autonomous Deliveries
Amazon Halts Drone Delivery Plans in Italy: A Reminder That Business Factors Matter As Much As Regulations
Amazon has paused its plans to launch commercial drone delivery in Italy, even after completing successful test flights and working closely with aviation regulators. The move highlights an important reality in the drone delivery industry: earning approval to fly is only one part of the equation. For a program to move forward, the broader business case has to work as … [Read more...] about Amazon Halts Drone Delivery Plans in Italy: A Reminder That Business Factors Matter As Much As Regulations
