Company says sixfold expansion will bring drone delivery to tens of millions of customers by the end of 2026 Amazon plans a major expansion of its Prime Air drone delivery service across the United States. The company says it expects to reach nearly 500 cities and towns by the end of 2026. The expansion would increase Prime Air's footprint about sixfold. Amazon currently … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Air Plans Drone Delivery Expansion to Nearly 500 U.S. Cities and Towns
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Uber and Zipline Target One Million Drone Deliveries a Day by 2029
Strategic partnership will bring Zipline drone delivery to Uber Eats customers, starting in existing U.S. markets later this year Uber and Zipline have announced a strategic partnership aimed at bringing drone delivery to millions of Uber Eats customers across the United States. The companies plan to begin deployments later this year and target one million drone deliveries per … [Read more...] about Uber and Zipline Target One Million Drone Deliveries a Day by 2029
Drones Bring Whole Blood Directly to Trauma Scenes
Hillsborough County program aims to deliver blood to first responders in under three minutes Archer First Response Systems (ArcherFRS) is supporting a drone program designed to deliver whole blood directly to emergency scenes in Hillsborough County, Florida. The initiative brings together Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR), Tampa General Hospital (TGH), OneBlood, the … [Read more...] about Drones Bring Whole Blood Directly to Trauma Scenes
DJI Warns FCC Proposal Could Restrict Widely Used Commercial Drones
Company says proposed “military-grade” categories could reach aircraft used in public safety, agriculture, inspection and other civilian applications DJI is warning U.S. drone operators that a Federal Communications Commission proposal targeting certain foreign-made “military-grade” drones could reach much further than the terminology suggests. In a new response to the FCC’s … [Read more...] about DJI Warns FCC Proposal Could Restrict Widely Used Commercial Drones
Va. County Takes Part in Study on Delivering AEDs to Patients
A middle-aged man unexpectedly collapses at his home in James City County, Virginia. His family members call the 911 emergency dispatch, reporting the situation and describing his symptom. The dispatcher recognizes that the emergency could involve a sudden cardiac arrest and not only sends first responders to the scene, but also a drone carrying an automated external … [Read more...] about Va. County Takes Part in Study on Delivering AEDs to Patients
