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]

Wing, a leader in drone logistics, has published its latest report titled “Beyond the Aisle: The Future of Autonomous Drone Delivery.” The report explores the current landscape of drone delivery and its potential to transform industries far beyond grocery and retail. This summary highlights the key takeaways and insights presented in the report. Growth in… Read more: Wing Releases “Beyond the Aisle” Report: Key Findings on the Future of Drone Deliveries

Beth Flippo, CEO of Drone Express, talks with host Randy Goers about the company’s official launch into Winston-Salem and how autonomous drone delivery can provide economic and ecological benefits to communities. Drone Radio Show · How Autonomous Drones Will Revolutionize Last-Mile Delivery: Beth Flippo, CEO Drone Express Beth Flippo, CEO of Drone Express.  Drone Express… Read more: How Autonomous Drone Delivery Will Revolutionize Last-Mile Delivery: Drone Radio Show!

Wing and Apian Partner to Improve Medical Logistics and Patient Care The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) is preparing to launch a new initiative that will use drones to transport blood samples between two central London hospitals. The initiative, developed in partnership with Wing and Apian, aims to enhance patient care by optimizing hospital… Read more: NHS to Begin Drone Delivery of Blood Samples Between London Hospitals

New AirDock and Longtail Products Enable Scalable, Shared Infrastructure for Drone Delivery and Public Service Operations By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With its recent introduction of a suite of new products, A2Z Drone Delivery, which until recently had been known exclusively as a drone manufacturing company, is transforming itself into a drone-network-as-a-service provider as… Read more: A2Z Transforms from Manufacturer to Drone-Network-as-a-Service Provider

Rural Mail Distribution Project to Continue Until 2026 with Focus on New Technologies  Skyports Drone Services and Royal Mail have extended their drone delivery project in Orkney until at least February 2026. This project, which began one year ago, has become the UK’s longest-running commercial drone delivery service under existing regulatory frameworks. Continued Success in… Read more: Skyports and Royal Mail Extend Drone Delivery Service in Orkney

FAA-Monitored Trial in Dallas-Fort Worth Tests the Future of Scaled Drone Deliveries Elsight, an ASX-listed company, is collaborating with DroneUp in a significant commercial drone delivery trial in the Dallas-Fort Worth region of the United States. This trial, closely monitored by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has the potential to reshape the landscape… Read more: US Drone Trial Could Transform Delivery Services Nationwide

DroneUp Refocuses on D/FW Operations Amid Strategic Realignment with Walmart By Jim Magill DroneUp, which said it would shut down its drone delivery operations conducted in partnership with Walmart in three states, instead plans to focus on flights in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, where the economics for growth are more favorable, a company official told… Read more: DroneUp, Walmart close drone delivery sites in 3 states to focus on D/FW operations

In this packed episode of the Weekly Wings podcast, Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry and Terry Neff cover a broad spectrum of the latest advancements and challenges in the drone industry. Kicking things off, the team celebrates Flytrex reaching a significant milestone with 100,000 drone deliveries, marking a major step forward in the drone delivery landscape.… Read more: Drone Delivery and Shark Spotting on this Episode of the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast

Innovative AirDock System Enables Infinite Reach and Scalability for Drone Services A2Z Drone Delivery, Inc., a leader in commercial drone delivery solutions, has launched a portfolio of autonomous drone docks alongside a specialized UAV designed for automatic charging capabilities. This new system, known as the A2Z AirDock, allows drones to move seamlessly from dock-to-dock to… Read more: A2Z Drone Delivery Unveils New Autonomous Drone Docks for Expanding UAV Operations