Denver announcement comes as Colorado communities consider local rules for drone delivery infrastructure Wing and Walmart have named the Denver and Seattle metropolitan areas as their next drone delivery markets. The companies plan to launch service in both regions in 2027. The announcement adds two major markets to an expansion that will bring the companies’ drone … [Read more...] about Wing and Walmart Name Denver and Seattle for 2027 Drone Delivery Expansion
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Michigan Medical Drone Delivery Pilot Expands to Multiple Aircraft and Sites
Second phase will test longer flights, multiple drones and sensor technology as partners explore rural healthcare logistics A medical drone delivery project in northern Michigan will begin its second phase on October 6. The new round of testing will expand the scope of a pilot first conducted in 2025. Traverse Connect, Munson Healthcare, blueflite, and Central Michigan … [Read more...] about Michigan Medical Drone Delivery Pilot Expands to Multiple Aircraft and Sites
FCC Grants Covered List Exemption for Dronus K500L Drone System
New Conditional Approval allows the Italian-made K500L and its docking station to remain eligible for FCC equipment authorization, subject to onshoring and continued vetting requirements The Federal Communications Commission has granted a new exemption from its Covered List for a foreign-made drone system. The decision provides another example of how the agency’s Conditional … [Read more...] about FCC Grants Covered List Exemption for Dronus K500L Drone System
FAA Awards $12 Million for Drone Research and Testing
Funding supports 19 projects focused on detect-and-avoid, BVLOS communications, drone traffic management, identity verification and other technologies for UAS integration The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $12 million for 19 drone research and testing projects. The projects aim to support the safe expansion of drone operations in the National Airspace System … [Read more...] about FAA Awards $12 Million for Drone Research and Testing
Drone Incursions at Wildfires Surge as Aircraft Face More Groundings
Unauthorized drone flights are rising sharply in 2026, disrupting aerial firefighting operations and increasing enforcement efforts. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As the unusually severe wildfire season in the western U.S. continues unabated, the number of incidents of drone incursions interrupting aerial firefighting operations continues to rise. According to data … [Read more...] about Drone Incursions at Wildfires Surge as Aircraft Face More Groundings
