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Ford subsidiary Michigan Central and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced the launch of Detroit’s Advanced Aerial Innovation Region, an initiative that will position the state as a leader in next-generation aerial mobility and drone technology by attracting startups, catalyzing new high-skill jobs, advancing policy, and driving commercialization and adoption of drone technology. Continue reading
Wingcopter and the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Frankfurt UAS) have launched the “DroLEx – Drohnen-Lastenrad-Express-Belieferung“ (“Drone-Cargo Bike Express Delivery”) project. Continue reading
Skyports Drone Services has announced its successful participation in phase two of the Royal Navy Uncrewed Aerial Systems Heavy Lift Challenge (UASHLC) with Pelican Cargo, a fully autonomous and 100% electric, heavy-payload aircraft made by Pyka, the California-based industrial autonomous electric aircraft technology company. Continue reading
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
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
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
Flight restrictions to allow drones to transport supplies between hospitals is a “massive airspace grab” that will ground other aircraft, it is claimed.
An unmanned cargo aircraft has made a first landing aboard the UK Royal Navy’s (RN’s) aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, as the service eyes the future operational use of such equipment. Continue reading