A Windracers ULTRA operated by the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration carried chilled human blood samples on an 8-hour, 47-minute round trip from Nenana, testing whether long-range drones can move biological samples without degrading them. Alaska's drone research program completed a 1,000-kilometer (621-mile) test flight carrying human blood samples for … [Read more...] about Alaska Drone Program Flies Blood Samples 1,000 Kilometers for Olympic Anti-Doping Agency
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Matternet Drone Delivery Begins Trading on OTCQB
The Mountain View company's common stock qualified for the OTCQB Venture Market, giving public investors direct exposure to a drone delivery operator that holds standard FAA type certification. Matternet common stock began trading on the OTCQB Venture Market on September 21, 2026 under the ticker symbol MTTN. The Mountain View, California company describes itself as the only … [Read more...] about Matternet Drone Delivery Begins Trading on OTCQB
Kite Aero Commences KITE UAS Production in Geelong
Sovereign Five Eyes aligned production of the KITE autonomous logistics aircraft moves to Sykes' composite facility as the company builds toward a 100-unit pipeline. Kite Aerospace Pty Ltd started production of its KITE uncrewed aerial vehicle on September 14, 2026. The company partners with Sykes Advanced Manufacturing for the build. The announcement came from Geelong and … [Read more...] about Kite Aero Commences KITE UAS Production in Geelong
Flytrex and Nash Partner to Route Drone and Courier Deliveries Across Dallas-Fort Worth
The autonomous-first, multi-modal integration is live at every Flytrex site in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Flytrex and Nash announced a partnership July 29, 2026, to route deliveries across drones and on-demand couriers. The integration is live across all Flytrex sites in Dallas-Fort Worth. The autonomous-first platform sends drone-eligible orders to Flytrex's fleet. Nash's … [Read more...] about Flytrex and Nash Partner to Route Drone and Courier Deliveries Across Dallas-Fort Worth
Blueflite Added to FAA Section 44807 Approved UAS List: Why it Matters
Cargo drone platform joins FAA-reviewed aircraft list, potentially streamlining future operator approvals Michigan-based drone manufacturer blueflite announced that its Cobalt 461 cargo drone has been added to the FAA's Section 44807 Approved UAS List, indicating that the aircraft has already undergone FAA review as part of the agency's advanced operations approval … [Read more...] about Blueflite Added to FAA Section 44807 Approved UAS List: Why it Matters
