Korean drone company Doosan Mobility Innovation has been a new presence at drone shows and conferences this year. Now, the unique DS30 octocopter has demonstrated what it can do with a stunning 43 mile medical drone delivery. The project was a collaboration between drone consulting group Guinn Partners, Skyfire Consulting, the US Department of Health and Doosan Mobility … [Read more...] about Doosan Fuel Cell Drone Makes 43 Mile Medical Delivery
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How Zipline Became a $1.2 Billion Drone Company
Last week, drone delivery service Zipline announced $190 million in new financing, bringing the company's valuation to $1.2 billion dollars. In the world of commercial drones - or any startup - that's a big number, and a big achievement. With drone delivery not yet fully implemented in most countries, how did Zipline make it? Whenever Zipline comes up in conversation, I … [Read more...] about How Zipline Became a $1.2 Billion Drone Company
Drones for Good: Lifesaving Vaccines Will Be Delivered by Drone this December in this Unicef Project
When Unicef Australia contacted us earlier this year to try and encourage applications for a drone delivery project, DRONELIFE was happy to help. It's a project that showcases the very best of drone technology - providing critical healthcare to communities without good transportation infrastructure, in a low-cost and low-environmental impact way. The country of Vanuatu is a … [Read more...] about Drones for Good: Lifesaving Vaccines Will Be Delivered by Drone this December in this Unicef Project
Watch DHL and Wingcopter Deliver the Future in Tanzania
DHL's ParcelCopter is the future of drone delivery - and the future for many on a Tanzanian island in Lake Victoria. DHL and German drone company Wingcopter have partnered on a successful trial of medical drone delivery. The successful project included more than 180 takeoffs and landings and over 2,200 km flown. The following is from a DHL press … [Read more...] about Watch DHL and Wingcopter Deliver the Future in Tanzania
FAA: Drone Integration Pilot Program Off to an Exciting Start
The FAA says that the drone Integration Pilot Program (IPP) is up and running, and features some of the ground-breaking work that's happening in the field. The following is taken from an FAA Announcement: The FAA’s UAS Integration Pilot Program has been busy accelerating drone technology in four states this month. “Data gathered from these pilot projects will form the basis … [Read more...] about FAA: Drone Integration Pilot Program Off to an Exciting Start
