Amazon drones continue making deliveries in College Station skies, giving customers a quick and convenient way to shop. But, some neighbours say they’re fed up with the noise. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
Ukrainian Start-up FarmFleet Exports First Agricultural Drones to the US
Ukrainian startup FarmFleet has successfully delivered its initial shipment of agricultural drones to the United States, marking a significant milestone for the company. This achievement follows FarmFleet’s first round of investments secured during the summer of 2023. Continue reading
Skyports Drone Services Partners with Carbonix for Long-Range Drone Operations in Australia
Skyports Drone Services has partnered with Australian drone manufacturer Carbonix to scale beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations across the country using its long-range vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Continue reading
Skydio Launches X10 AI Powered Autonomy Drone for First Responders and Military
Skydio has launched Skydio X10, a drone designed for first responders, infrastructure operators, and the US and allied militaries around the world. It has the sensors to capture every detail of the data that matters and the AI-powered autonomy to put those sensors wherever they are needed. Continue reading
FAA Authorizes Zipline to Deliver Commercial Packages Using BVLoS Drones
The FAA authorized Zipline International, Inc., to deliver commercial packages around Salt Lake City and Bentonville, Arkansas, using drones that fly beyond the operator’s visual line of sight. Continue reading
Drones to Replace Banner Towplanes Over Miami Beach
Miami-based aerial advertising company Sustainable Skylines recently announced it has obtained FAA permission to launch a commercial banner-towing operation. But rather than airplanes, remotely piloted drones will tow the banners. Continue reading
Skyports Drone Services and Equinor Partner for Offshore Oil Field Drone Deliveries
Skyports Drone Services, a supplier of drone logistics, survey and monitoring operations, and Norwegian energy firm Equinor, have partnered to trial electric drone deliveries to oil installations (“oil rigs”) in the North Sea. The project aims to demonstrate how on-demand cargo drone services can solve logistical challenges and improve safety and sustainability in the offshore environment. Continue reading
Locals Claim Northumberland NHS Drone Trial is a ‘Massive Airspace Grab’
Flight restrictions to allow drones to transport supplies between hospitals is a “massive airspace grab” that will ground other aircraft, it is claimed.