Drone Delivery

Amazon suspends drone delivery in Texas, Arizona By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Amazon recently announced it was suspending its drone delivery services at its facilities in College Station, Texas and Tolleson, Arizona until further notice. The company, which in 2020 received its FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate — authorizing it as an airline… Read more: Amazon Halts Drone Deliveries in Texas and Arizona: Temporary Pause

A New Chapter for Autonomous Middle-Mile Logistics Windracers has unveiled its latest self-flying cargo aircraft, the ULTRA MK2, at a launch event in London. Designed to enhance middle-mile logistics, the ULTRA MK2 offers double the power output, a 50% increase in payload capacity, and a significant reduction in fuel costs compared to its predecessor. “The… Read more: Windracers Introduces ULTRA MK2 Cargo UAV: More Power, Payload, and Efficiency

DEXA’s NEPA Testing Highlights Noise Mitigation and Environmental Responsibilit Noise is a major concern for consumers and a critical factor in gaining community acceptance for drone delivery technology. As companies refine their systems, addressing noise issues is a priority for successful integration into daily life. DEXA (Drone Express), a company specializing in autonomous drone delivery,… Read more: Addressing Noise Concerns: A Key to Community Acceptance of Drone Delivery Technology

KDDI and DJI Flycart 30 Prove Vital in Overcoming Logistics Challenges After Heavy Rains in Ishikawa Prefecture This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Natural disasters are a fact of life in rural Japan, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have devastating… Read more: Drone Technology Saves the Day: Rescuing a Rural Apple Harvest in Japan

Shifting Partnerships Highlight Challenges in Building Cost-Effective and Scalable Drone Delivery Systems Walmart’s recent decision to end its partnership with DroneUp marks a significant moment for the drone delivery industry. The retail giant terminated its collaboration with the logistics provider and reportedly divested its stake in the company. This move reflects both the evolving dynamics… Read more: What the Walmart and DroneUp Breakup Reveals About Drone Delivery Models

Exploring UAVs for Healthcare Logistics: Reducing Delays and Improving Access to Critical Medical Supplies in the Greater Boston Area by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Saskatoon, Saskatchewan company Draganfly Inc, a drone solutions and systems developer, today announced the successful completion of initial flights as part of a proof-of-concept, research-and-development drone delivery project for… Read more: Draganfly Completes Initial Test Flights for Mass General Brigham Drone Delivery Project

Revolutionizing Shopping in Dallas-Fort Worth: Wing’s High-Speed Drones Bring Gifts and Meals to Your Doorstep in Minutes by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Reindeer with milk and cookies in tow this holiday season? Try drones. Wing is excited to announce that it’s partnering with DoorDash and Brookfield Properties in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, offering… Read more: Drones Deliver Holiday Cheer: Wing Partners with DoorDash for Mall-Based Drone Delivery

Groundbreaking BVLOS Testing Showcases Autonomous Drone Delivery in Crowded Urban Airspace by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. The Tokyo Metropolitan government recently announced a new initiative to begin drone deliveries for crucial medical supplies within city limits, including flight tests, which… Read more: Tokyo Takes Flight: Drone Deliveries Aim to Solve Traffic Challenges for Medical Supplies

Certification Enables Expanded BVLOS Operations in Dallas Fort Worth DroneUp has announced a major milestone in its drone delivery efforts. The company has secured a Part 135 air carrier certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This certification allows DroneUp to deliver third-party goods using drones Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), even in populated… Read more: DroneUp Receives FAA Part 135 Certification for Drone Delivery

New funding from Lightspeed and gradCapital supports Airbound’s mission to transform last-mile delivery through cost-effective, efficient drones. Drone technology startup Airbound has raised $1.7 million in a seed round led by venture capital firm Lightspeed, with additional backing from gradCapital. This funding will help Airbound further develop its innovative TRT delivery drone, designed for enhanced… Read more: Airbound Secures $1.7 Million Seed Funding to Drive Economical Drone Delivery Solutions

Partnership Focuses on Safe and Efficient UTM Integration for BVLOS Operations Matternet, known for its urban drone delivery services, has entered a strategic partnership with ANRA Technologies to enhance airspace management for its drone networks. This partnership aims to support Matternet’s recent expansion of home delivery services and enable safe Beyond Visual Line of Sight… Read more: Matternet and ANRA Technologies Collaborate to Scale Urban Drone Delivery Networks

FAA Waiver Allows DEXA to Extend Drone Delivery Reach and Efficiency DEXA (Drone Express) has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to streamline last-mile logistics through autonomous drone deliveries. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted DEXA a Part 107 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver for operations in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This… Read more: DEXA Expands Drone Delivery with New FAA BVLOS Waiver

New Prime Air location in West Valley offers rapid drone deliveries for select items Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery service has now launched in the Phoenix Metro Area, with operations based near Tolleson, Arizona. This expansion, first announced last April, is part of Amazon’s broader effort to provide faster deliveries using drone technology. The Phoenix… Read more: Amazon Extends Drone Delivery Service to Phoenix Area

A new study by ornithologist Dr. Roy Armstrong and ecologist Caitlin Henderson has found no evidence of disturbance among seabird colonies in Orkney as a result of recent drone flights conducted by Windracers. This discovery is important for drone operators planning to serve Scotland’s remote island communities, where many sensitive bird species are located. The… Read more: Study Shows No Impact of Drone Flights on Scottish Seabird Colonies

Using Yamaha FAZER R G2 and DJI Flycart 30, JDrone Supports Construction, Forestry, and Disaster-Relief Operations in Challenging Terrain by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Tokyo-based cargo drone operator JDrone recently announced they had begun their cargo service on Aug. 1, 2024, filling a need for highly flexible cargo services in the heavily forested… Read more: JDrone Launches Cargo Drone Service in Rural Japan with Powerful Heavy-Lift Drones

Zero-emission airborne warehouse and drone hub aim to transform last-mile package deliver Aeros, an airship-based logistics company, is set to introduce its innovative delivery solution at the 2024 Deliver America Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, from October 10-11. This event, which gathers leaders in retail, e-commerce, and supply chain industries, will be the platform for… Read more: Aeros Unveils Airship-Based Drone Delivery System at Deliver America 2024

Revolutionary Winch System, Custom Battery Packs, and Autonomous Software Propel DroneUp’s Efficient Delivery Model by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Drone delivery provider DroneUp recently revealed some of the internal, fully patented technologies that help it reach its aggressive $7 dollar-per-delivery price point, including its battery technology, software package, and innovative winch system.  According… Read more: DroneUp Unveils Patented Technologies Driving $7 Deliveries

New service offers zero-emissions, ultra-fast deliveries using the FAA-approved Matternet M2 platform Matternet has entered the home delivery market with the launch of the first-ever drone delivery service in Silicon Valley. The service, powered by the company’s FAA Type-Certified Drone Delivery Platform, is currently being piloted in Mountain View and Sunnyvale, offering a new way… Read more: Matternet Launches First Drone Home Delivery Service in Silicon Valley [VIDEO]

Drone Express Aims to Revolutionize Delivery with Marketplace Model and Rapid Service Expansion By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Drone Express, based in Dayton, Ohio, is pursuing a business model that company officials hope will someday make it the Amazon of the drone delivery industry. The company, which recently launched delivery service operations in Winston-Salem,… Read more: Drone Express Wants to Become the Amazon of Drone Delivery

A Glimpse into Zipline’s Manufacturing, Testing, and Delivery Process Zipline has released a video offering an inside look at its new P2 drone delivery system. The video showcases Zipline’s manufacturing process, reliability testing, and test deliveries, all leading up to the system’s rollout. Manufacturing and Testing for Safety The video highlights Zipline’s rigorous manufacturing process,… Read more: Behind the Scenes of Zipline’s New P2 System: A Look at Drone Delivery Innovation [VIDEO]