Federal grant will support conversion of an existing EV battery line to produce high-energy-density cells for Group 1, 2 and 3 drones Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) has received a federal grant of up to $75 million to expand U.S. production of batteries for unmanned aerial systems. The award will support the conversion of an existing U.S. electric vehicle battery production … [Read more...] about U.S. Awards Amprius Up to $75 Million to Expand Domestic Drone Battery Production
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Lowe’s Launches Drone Delivery for Home Improvement Supplies
Pilot with Wing and DoorDash brings tools, paint products and household essentials to customers near Charlotte in as fast as 20 minutes Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW) has launched its first drone delivery service, offering customers a new way to receive small home improvement supplies without making a trip to the store. The retailer is piloting the service from its store in Matthews, … [Read more...] about Lowe’s Launches Drone Delivery for Home Improvement Supplies
What Can Cities Regulate About Drone Delivery?
Colorado proposal focuses on launch hubs as FAA authority limits local control of aircraft operation The City of Northglenn, Colorado, is considering new rules for commercial drone delivery hubs as the industry expands across the United States. The proposal is notable for what it would regulate, and what city officials acknowledge they cannot regulate. Northglenn … [Read more...] about What Can Cities Regulate About Drone Delivery?
Testing Electric Aviation for Rural EMS
BETA Technologies, Metro Aviation and Washington County EMS test how electric aviation could support disaster response and medical operations in Texas BETA Technologies and Metro Aviation have completed an electric aircraft demonstration with Washington County Emergency Medical Services in Brenham, Texas. The flight explored how electric aviation could support emergency … [Read more...] about Testing Electric Aviation for Rural EMS
Beyond the Drone and Dock: Building a System for Autonomous Operations
SkyfireAI, DBOX, Drone Nerds and XTI Aerospace combine infrastructure, software and integration expertise for U.S. deployment SkyfireAI and Lithuania-based DBOX have formed a new collaboration aimed at advancing integrated autonomous drone operations in the United States. The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the Lithuania–U.S. Business Forum in … [Read more...] about Beyond the Drone and Dock: Building a System for Autonomous Operations
