California-based startup FlytBase recently partnered with Romark Logistics to deploy inventory drones at warehouses and distribution centers amid coronavirus disruption. As a provider of third-party logistics (3PL) ecosystem, Romark had already invested in inventory-management tech such as very narrow aisle (VNA) racking, swing-reach trucks, robots and cloud-connected … [Read more...] about Inventory drones strengthen Post-COVID supply chain
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COVID-related Drone Delivery Soars Into Canadian First Nation
Toronto-based Drone Delivery Canada is partnering with a non-profit to deploy COVID-related drone delivery to a First Nation community. The company announced a collaboration with GlobalMedic and Air Canada to carry needed cargo to Christian Island, a remote territory governed by the Beausoleil First Nation Community in Ontario. Using Sparrow drones and DDC’s DroneSpot … [Read more...] about COVID-related Drone Delivery Soars Into Canadian First Nation
Coronavirus and Drones: Study Says Crisis Changing Minds about Disruptive Technology
Attitudes are changing towards disruptives technology, as drones assist in coronavirus response. A recent study by European company ProtoLabs titled, "Horizon Shift: Accelerated Disruption in Aerospace" note that the crisis offers opportunities for drones, as changing needs lead to changing attitudes. Coronavirus and Drones Drones are taking a significant role in … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and Drones: Study Says Crisis Changing Minds about Disruptive Technology
Wingcopter Lands Award for Humanitarian Drone Delivery
UAV startup Wingcopter is flying high this week after being named one of nine winners of Germany’s top global hackathon to kick-start humanitarian drone delivery. The autonomous delivery drone manufacturer partnered with UNICEF and the African Drone and Data Academy to develop a concept to deploy humanitarian drone delivery services. The goal will be to improve health supply … [Read more...] about Wingcopter Lands Award for Humanitarian Drone Delivery
Unmanned Leadership Forum Soars: Drone Experts Talk Regulations, Business, and Covid-19
The first Unmanned Leadership Forum took place yesterday. Over a dozen unmanned experts spoke to a global audience of over 300 people about topics that included Covid 19, drone company financing, Chinese based air-frames and components, and FAA regulations. In the absence of many of the drone meetings originally scheduled for this spring, the virtual opportunity to ask … [Read more...] about Unmanned Leadership Forum Soars: Drone Experts Talk Regulations, Business, and Covid-19
