Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) introduced its largest unmanned cargo aircraft to date at the Singapore Airshow media preview on February 1, marking a significant expansion in the company's unmanned air systems portfolio. The DrN-600 represents a major step toward commercial cargo drone operations, targeting last-mile delivery applications in underserved … [Read more...] about ST Engineering, Air Inc. Unveil Large Cargo Drone For Commercial Operations
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Zipline Surpasses 2 Million Deliveries with Expansion to Houston and Phoenix
Autonomous logistics company Zipline has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 2 million commercial deliveries as it expands its drone delivery operations to Houston and Phoenix in early 2026. The achievement reflects the accelerating demand for autonomous on-demand delivery across the United States. The South San Francisco-based robotics company announced the milestone … [Read more...] about Zipline Surpasses 2 Million Deliveries with Expansion to Houston and Phoenix
Walmart and Wing Launch Major Drone Delivery Expansion from Houston
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Eighteen lightweight UAVs sit on takeoff pads in the parking lot of a Walmart store in northwest Houston, ready to be launched on delivery missions. One of the drones takes off vertically and hovers just above the lot while a worker attaches a package to a tether suspended from the UAV. The drone climbs to its cruising altitude of … [Read more...] about Walmart and Wing Launch Major Drone Delivery Expansion from Houston
Walmart and Wing Bet Big on Drone Delivery With Nationwide Expansion Plan
Walmart and Wing to expand drone delivery into Houston By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Walmart and Wing continued the rollout of their drone delivery collaboration, promising to bring the service to 150 additional stores in locations across the United States, reaching 40 million potential customers, over the next year. The companies plan to open their newest delivery … [Read more...] about Walmart and Wing Bet Big on Drone Delivery With Nationwide Expansion Plan
Amazon Halts Drone Delivery Plans in Italy: A Reminder That Business Factors Matter As Much As Regulations
Amazon has paused its plans to launch commercial drone delivery in Italy, even after completing successful test flights and working closely with aviation regulators. The move highlights an important reality in the drone delivery industry: earning approval to fly is only one part of the equation. For a program to move forward, the broader business case has to work as … [Read more...] about Amazon Halts Drone Delivery Plans in Italy: A Reminder That Business Factors Matter As Much As Regulations










