Blue Bear Systems has announced the successful completion and flight demonstration of its Air Druids medical delivery programme. This programme has been enabled by funding through the government’s Future Flight programme. Continue reading
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Drone Delivery Canada Gets Domestic Cargo Licence
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. has announced that it has become the first publicly traded drone delivery company to be granted a domestic cargo licence under the Canada Transportation Act (“CTA”) and Air Transport Regulations (Canada). This licence, normally issued to airlines that provide passenger or cargo services, is a critical step to the continued expansion and scaling of DDC operations. Continue reading
North Carolina Tests Drone Deliveries to Ocracoke Island
Ocracoke Island’s charm stems from its isolation, but that isolation brings challenges. Especially when storms hit, it can be difficult to get vital supplies onto the island. That may soon become a little easier thanks to successful drone trial flights conducted on July 22nd. Continue reading
Russian Helicopters and Russian Post to Test Drone Cargo Delivery
The Russian Helicopters Holding of Rostec State Corporation has signed an agreement with Russian Post on the use of unmanned aircraft (drones) in the Chukotka Autonomous District. Continue reading
DRONAMICS and DHL Partner for Middle-Mile Drone Delivery
DRONAMICS, a global middle-mile cargo drone developer and operator, has unveiled a partnership agreement with the world’s number one logistics company, DHL. Continue reading
China’s Meituan Plans Drone Logistics Network
A Meituan drone grasps a delivery box at the 2021 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai
Meituan, China’s leading e-commerce platform for services, has introduced a new, self-developed drone model and announced plans for a drone logistics network pilot program in Shanghai. Continue reading
Drone Delivery Canada to Start Drone Deliveries from Edmonton International Airport
DDC Sparrow
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. has announced that, with the assistance of its sales agent Air Canada, it has entered into three commercial agreements on July 8th, 2021, with each of Edmonton International Airport, Apple Express Courier Ltd. and Ziing Final Mile Inc. to deploy DDC’s patented drone delivery solution at Edmonton International Airport. Continue reading
Flying Beef Bowls? Yoshinoya Completes Drone Delivery of its Signature Gyudon
Drone delivers Yoshinoya Co. gyudon dishes packed in a cardboard box in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture
Fast food chain operator Yoshinoya Co. and delivery service operator Demae-can Co. have tested a drone service that delivers “gyudon” beef-on-rice dishes. Continue reading