Michigan-based drone developer Darkflite recently announced that they had received a Department of the Air Force Direct-to-Phase II contract in the amount of $1,249,911 focused on its tilt-rotor logistics drone platform. The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have streamlined the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) … [Read more...] about Darkflite Announces New SBIR From Air Force for Logistics Drone
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GoTo Foods Launches Drone Delivery in Dallas/Fort Worth with Wing and DoorDash
GoTo Foods latest entry in race to make DFW drone delivery capital By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Dallas/Fort Worth region of Texas, a leading hub for drone-delivery services, recently got a new entry in the race to bring fast food to customers’ doorsteps via UAV. GoTo Foods, the parent company of several popular restaurant chains, recently announced the … [Read more...] about GoTo Foods Launches Drone Delivery in Dallas/Fort Worth with Wing and DoorDash
DEXA Receives National FAA Waiver for BVLOS Drone Deliveries
New approval enables large-scale, address-free drone delivery across the U.S. Dayton-based drone delivery company DEXA has announced it has secured a national waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing its drones to operate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) without case-by-case approvals. This achievement positions DEXA among a small group of U.S. drone … [Read more...] about DEXA Receives National FAA Waiver for BVLOS Drone Deliveries
MightyFly Demonstrates Autonomous eVTOL Cargo Capabilities for U.S. Air Force [VIDEO]
Live flight includes automated loading, unloading, and cargo delivery under AFWERX contract MightyFly Showcases Autonomous Cargo Operations MightyFly has completed a successful demonstration of its autonomous cargo aircraft for the U.S. Air Force. The event was held at New Jerusalem Airport in California on May 8, 2025. It was conducted under a Small Business Innovation … [Read more...] about MightyFly Demonstrates Autonomous eVTOL Cargo Capabilities for U.S. Air Force [VIDEO]
Matternet Receives Approval for M2 Drone Operations in Saudi Arabia
Approval Marks a Milestone for Drone Delivery in the Middle East Matternet has announced approval from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to operate its M2 drone, marking the first time the nation’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has granted such approval. The decision follows GACA’s recognition that the M2 drone’s FAA Type Certification meets its airworthiness … [Read more...] about Matternet Receives Approval for M2 Drone Operations in Saudi Arabia
