Drone delivery provider Volansi just delivered some good news to its investors. The CA-based startup landed $50 million in Series B funding from current investors Lightspeed Venture Partners and YCombinator as well as new investors Harpoon Ventures and Merck Global Health Innovation Fund. Volansi provides automated drone delivery for time-critical parts and medical … [Read more...] about Drone Delivery Startup Volansi Lands $50 Million Series B
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Amazon Delivery Drones: FAA OK’s Prime Air Fleet
The FAA has cleared the regulatory skies for Amazon to launch its long-awaited drone delivery service. The agency announced Monday the retail giant can operate its fleet of Prime Air delivery drones – a project that’s been seven years in the making. Amazon Prime Air “uses autonomous UAS to safely and efficiently deliver packages to customers,” according to the FAA’s … [Read more...] about Amazon Delivery Drones: FAA OK’s Prime Air Fleet
New York Project Will Explore Delivery, Passenger Drones
A New York county is flying high after scoring almost $1 million from NASA to research delivery and passenger drones. The nation’s top aeronautic agency awarded Oneida County $897,000 to develop Advanced Air Mobility at the New York UAS Test Site (Griffiss International Airport). “The goal of the research is to develop technology that will support safe, secure, resilient … [Read more...] about New York Project Will Explore Delivery, Passenger Drones
Workhorse Drone Firm Reports Elevated Q2
Transportation-solutions provider Workhorse Group flew to new heights over the second quarter of 2020. According to a firm press release, the Cincinnati-based company recorded several major financial benchmarks ending June 30 of Q2, including: Q2 sales at $92,000 compared to $5,500 in the second quarter of 2019. Cost of goods sold increased to $1.5 million from … [Read more...] about Workhorse Drone Firm Reports Elevated Q2
Drone Delivery Canada Transporting COVID Supplies to First Nation Community
Drone Delivery Canada is partnering with the Georgina Island First Nation (GIFN) to provide delivery services to the Ontario community. Working with sales agent Air Canada and the Pontiac Group, DDC will launch a two-way delivery flight route to the First Nation’s mainland community using its Sparrow drone and the DroneSpot takeoff-and-landing zones. “All operations will … [Read more...] about Drone Delivery Canada Transporting COVID Supplies to First Nation Community
