Drone services company DroneUp has been selected to the FAA's Aviation Rulemaking Committee to advance regulations for flight beyond visual line of sight, the FAA BVLOS ARC. The BVLOS ARC was announced earlier this month during the FAA and AUVSI's UAV Symposium. The government and industry consortium will provide insight and recommendations to the FAA over the next six … [Read more...] about DroneUp Selected for FAA BVLOS ARC
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Walmart Drone Delivery: Investment in DroneUp Could Change the Race to Dominate the Last Mile
Walmart drone delivery has moved forward, as Walmart announces a significant strategic investment in drone service provider DroneUp. The decision indicates a major move in the race between retailers to dominate last mile delivery. "Conducting drone deliveries at scale is within reach. DroneUp’s expertise, combined with our retail footprint and proven history of logistics … [Read more...] about Walmart Drone Delivery: Investment in DroneUp Could Change the Race to Dominate the Last Mile
A2Z Drone Delivery Rapid Delivery System Means Drones Don’t Have to Land at Your House
We wrote about DroneUp's drone delivery of Coke with Coffee to residents in Coffee, GA - but how exactly did that delivery work? The A2Z Rapid Delivery System allowed packages to be delivered without landing the drone - a method that solves a lot of problems in drone delivery. CA-based A2Z Drone Delivery, LLC, has developed a patented tethered freefall drone delivery … [Read more...] about A2Z Drone Delivery Rapid Delivery System Means Drones Don’t Have to Land at Your House
Coca-Cola with Coffee is a New Product – So is Drone Delivery. DroneUp, Walmart, and Coke Team Up for Launch
The world's largest retailer is actively pursuing drone delivery, exploring residential delivery applications all over the country. This week, beverage giant Coca-Cola is teaming up with drone services provider DroneUp and Walmart to launch the new Coca-Cola with Coffee - delivering samples to residents of Coffee County, GA. Coca-Cola with Coffee is just what it sounds … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola with Coffee is a New Product – So is Drone Delivery. DroneUp, Walmart, and Coke Team Up for Launch
Why a Former Apple Executive’s Experience is Perfect for the Drone Industry Right Now: DroneUp’s New Hire
DroneUp's new hire is a retail powerhouse, a veteran of major names that include Apple, Under Armour, and Verizon. DRONELIFE talked to DroneUp's new Chief Strategy Officer about why his experience at Apple - he negotiated the first iPod, and managed the global retail iPhone business - is a perfect fit for the drone industry today. Smit is a professional whose CV reads like … [Read more...] about Why a Former Apple Executive’s Experience is Perfect for the Drone Industry Right Now: DroneUp’s New Hire
