UPS and CVS have delivered drone history that could literally be just what the doctor ordered. The carrier giant’s aerial subsidiary UPS Flight Forward partnered with drug-store chain CVS to complete the first-ever American commercial drone delivery of a prescription to a customer’s home – a mission both companies say will be the first of many. On Friday, workers launched … [Read more...] about UPS Drone Delivers First-ever Prescriptions to Customers’ Homes
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DRONEII: The Drone Delivery Market Map
As part of DRONELIFE’s participation in the FAA’s Drone Safety Awareness Week, DRONELIFE will feature stories according to the themes outlined. Today, we focus on drone delivery. Guest Post: This article published with permission from our friends at DroneII, Drone Industry Insights. Article authored by Millie Radovic. As high-profile drone delivery companies … [Read more...] about DRONEII: The Drone Delivery Market Map
UPS’ Bala Ganesh: Challenges and Achievements in Drone Delivery and Transportation
At Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas this morning, a packed house heard Bala Ganesh, VP of the Advanced Technology Group at UPS, discuss the company's challenges and achievements in drone delivery and transportation. UPS has had some very big wins in the drone industry. This month, they announced that they had received the first ever Part 135 Standard certification from the … [Read more...] about UPS’ Bala Ganesh: Challenges and Achievements in Drone Delivery and Transportation
UPS Announces FAA Certification to Operate Drone Airline: “History in the Making”
UPS and the FAA announced that UPS subsidiary UPS Flight Forward Inc. has received a full Part 135 Standard certification to operate a drone airline. There are four categories of Part 135 certifications, ranging from "Single Pilot" to "Standard." A "Standard operator is a certificate holder that does not have pre-set limits on the available size or scope of their … [Read more...] about UPS Announces FAA Certification to Operate Drone Airline: “History in the Making”
UPS Launches Drone Delivery Business
UPS, the world's single largest package delivery specialist, has announced the launch of a drone delivery subsidiary, UPS Flight Forward. The company has also confirmed a filing for Part 135 Certification with the FAA, with a view to scaling its drone operations in targeted markets. If granted by the FAA, the certification would be the foundation for FAA-approved flights … [Read more...] about UPS Launches Drone Delivery Business
