National Swiss postal company Swiss Post will partner with drone maker Matternet to create a UAV transport system to save lives. The project will transport lab samples via BVLOS flights between Tiefenau hospital and University Hospital Insel in Berne with more pilot projects expected later in Zurich. When it comes to lab samples, transport speed between medical facilities … [Read more...] about Swiss Partnership Launches BVLOS Medical Drone Flights
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North Carolina Aviation Division joins FAA Drone Integration Program
North Carolina’s motto is “First in Flight” and the Tarheel state wants to build on that tradition when it comes to drones. The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation recently applied for the FAA’s drone integration pilot program. The three-year Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) IPP tests small drone operations in partnership with state, local and tribal … [Read more...] about North Carolina Aviation Division joins FAA Drone Integration Program
Mercedes Drone Partnership Makes 100 Deliveries
Matternet, a California-based developer of autonomous drone logistics systems, and Mercedes-Benz Vans recently flew into a key milestone for drone delivery, completing 100 deliveries for Swiss online retailer siroop between September and October. The pilot project has taken off after the automotive giant struck a deal last year with Matternet to infuse a “multimillion dollar … [Read more...] about Mercedes Drone Partnership Makes 100 Deliveries
Matternet Station Enables Medical Drone Delivery in Switzerland
Matternet is ready to launch a drone delivery network in Switzerland. Today the logistics company has unveiled a vital element that's going to make it all possible: the Matternet Station. The Matternet team is aiming to take the complexity out of 'the last mile' with a hub that handles the delivery, and the first beneficiaries will be hospitals and medical centers in … [Read more...] about Matternet Station Enables Medical Drone Delivery in Switzerland
Drone Delivery: The Winners and Losers
Drone delivery is big news, with drones delivering everything from blood platelets to burritos. While drone delivery has been a hot topic in the drone industry for sometime, there aren't many companies who are making it work now. We've put together a list of drone delivery's winners - and losers. The results might surprise you. The Winners: Small and Easy to Work … [Read more...] about Drone Delivery: The Winners and Losers
