Wing, Walmart expand drone delivery into metro Atlanta By DRONELIFE Editor Jim Magill Drone delivery company Wing and retail giant Walmart have expanded their UAV delivery service partnership with the opening of six new delivery hubs in the metropolitan Atlanta region. The move is part of a broader expansion effort to bring drone delivery hubs to 100 additional Walmart … [Read more...] about Wing and Walmart Push Nationwide Drone Delivery with Atlanta Launch
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How a Small Nonprofit Uses Drones to Fight Animal Cruelty: Inside SHARK’s Mission
Animal rights group uses drones to combat abusive situations By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Because cock fighting is illegal in every U.S. state, the gamblers and promoters of this cruel sport most often resort to holding their events behind high fences or in remote rural areas far from the view of critical eyes. However, thanks to the efforts of Showing Animals … [Read more...] about How a Small Nonprofit Uses Drones to Fight Animal Cruelty: Inside SHARK’s Mission
Rift Raises €4.6M to Build European Network for On-Demand Aerial Intelligence
French startup plans real-time drone surveillance layer for borders and critical infrastructure Rift, a Paris-based deep-tech startup, has raised €4.6 million to build what it calls a global network for on-demand, real-time aerial intelligence. The seed round is led by U.S. firm AlleyCorp, with participation from OVNI Capital in France. The company plans to use the funding to … [Read more...] about Rift Raises €4.6M to Build European Network for On-Demand Aerial Intelligence
U.S. Air Force Awards Skydio Contracts to Expand Advanced Autonomy Across Mission-Critical Units
New awards follow a surge in UAS procurement across the U.S. military The U.S. Air Force has awarded Skydio two initial multi-million dollar contracts to expand the use of advanced autonomous drones across key operational units. According to the company, “Skydio, the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, in partnership with … [Read more...] about U.S. Air Force Awards Skydio Contracts to Expand Advanced Autonomy Across Mission-Critical Units
Pentagon’s DOGE Unit Takes the Lead in Revamping U.S. Military Drone Procurement
As the U.S. pushes for domestic drone production, funding and execution lag behind policy goals The Pentagon’s Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, is taking a central role in reshaping how the U.S. military acquires drones. According to a recent Reuters report, DOGE has been tasked with streamlining procurement across the Department of War, consolidating drone … [Read more...] about Pentagon’s DOGE Unit Takes the Lead in Revamping U.S. Military Drone Procurement
