After millions of deliveries and years of testing, companies like Zipline are scaling operations into new U.S. markets with a focus on safety, consistency, and suburban reach Zipline Expands Drone Delivery to Phoenix Zipline is preparing to launch autonomous drone delivery services in the Phoenix area later this year, expanding into another major U.S. metro. The company’s … [Read more...] about Drone Delivery Is Expanding Quietly: And Most of the U.S. Hasn’t Noticed (Yet)
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
Certo Aerospace Wins UK MOD Contract to Demonstrate Heavy-Lift UAS
CAPSTONE UAS to Showcase Logistics and CASEVAC Capabilities Under Project MORRIGHAN Certo Aerospace Ltd. has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (UK MOD) to demonstrate heavy-lift uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) capabilities. The agreement falls under Phase 2 of the MOD’s Project MORRIGHAN, which is evaluating the use of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) … [Read more...] about Certo Aerospace Wins UK MOD Contract to Demonstrate Heavy-Lift UAS
Blueflite Drones to Deliver Auto Parts in Detroit
Michigan-Backed Pilot Project Aims to Modernize Automotive Logistics with Aerial Delivery A New Era of Auto Parts Delivery In a step toward modernizing supply chains, a group of Michigan-based partners has launched a new drone delivery pilot. The program, led by drone company blueflite, focuses on delivering automotive parts by air to Ford dealerships in Southeast … [Read more...] about Blueflite Drones to Deliver Auto Parts in Detroit
Wingcopter Secures New Funding and Strengthens Leadership Team
Fresh capital and new executives set to boost global drone operations Wingcopter, a leading German drone technology company, secures new funding from Copenhagen-based Nordic Secondary Fund, as well as existing shareholders and the European Investment Bank. The latest investment will support Wingcopter’s growth, including progress toward type certification for delivery drones … [Read more...] about Wingcopter Secures New Funding and Strengthens Leadership Team
PG&E Automates BVLOS Drone Compliance with AirData: A Case Study
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is taking a major step forward in drone operations by automating compliance for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights using AirData’s fleet management platform. This move enables PG&E to expand its drone program safely and efficiently, supporting critical missions like wildfire prevention across its 70,000-square-mile service area … [Read more...] about PG&E Automates BVLOS Drone Compliance with AirData: A Case Study
