New funding values the company at $21.5 billion as Walmart and Uber support plans for a national delivery network. Drone delivery company Zipline has raised $1.5 billion to expand its U.S. operations. The investment values the company at $21.5 billion and will support manufacturing, hiring, and delivery infrastructure. Paradigm, WCM Investment Management, and Layer Global … [Read more...] about Zipline Raises $1.5 Billion – with a B – to Expand Drone Delivery Across the U.S.
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Amazon Drone Delivery Plan Faces State Review as Massachusetts Residents Organize
MassDOT says Amazon needs state approval for its Westborough facility, while a grassroots organization pushes for greater community involvement in drone delivery decisions. Amazon's proposed Prime Air drone delivery operation in Westborough, Massachusetts, faces additional regulatory review as residents organize to address the impact of commercial drone flights on their … [Read more...] about Amazon Drone Delivery Plan Faces State Review as Massachusetts Residents Organize
China Tightens Drone Export Controls, Adding New Pressure to U.S. Supply Chains
New licensing requirements for controlled drones and components could create additional challenges for manufacturers already adapting to changing U.S. regulations. China has announced new export control measures affecting certain drones, drone components, and related technologies destined for the United States, adding another layer of uncertainty to global drone supply … [Read more...] about China Tightens Drone Export Controls, Adding New Pressure to U.S. Supply Chains
US Drone Makers Are Building a Different Kind of Factory
Additive Manufacturing Helps Build Flexibility, Scale, and Supply Chain Resilience At AUVSI’s XPONENTIAL 2026 conference in Detroit, one theme surfaced repeatedly across panels and interviews: the future of U.S. drone manufacturing may not look anything like the mass-production model pioneered in China. Instead of trying to recreate enormous factories optimized for millions … [Read more...] about US Drone Makers Are Building a Different Kind of Factory
FCC Updates Covered List, Introduces First Conditional Approvals for Drone Systems
Four systems receive time-limited approvals as a new case-by-case pathway takes shape News and Commentary. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has updated its Covered List to formally incorporate a new category of devices granted Conditional Approval by federal agencies. The March 18, 2026 action marks the first time the FCC has identified specific drone systems … [Read more...] about FCC Updates Covered List, Introduces First Conditional Approvals for Drone Systems
