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Sky’s the Limit: Walmart’s Ambitious Drone Expansion with Wing and Zipline Set to Transform Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Delivery Landscape

Walmart to expand drone delivery to 75% of homes in DFW area By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Walmart, which currently delivers products via unmanned aerial vehicles from several Texas locations, plans to expand its drone operation to cover three-quarters of the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex area by the end of the year. On January […]

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Drone Delivery in 2024: A Balanced Perspective

Explosive growth or steady progress? Drone delivery in 2024 is moving forward. The drone delivery sector has been the subject of numerous articles in recent months, with a variety of news outlets discussing its potential. A report from Future Market Insights projects significant growth for the industry, estimating that the global drone delivery service market […]

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Advancing Access: The Impact of Drone Delivery on Healthcare and Beyond

Drone Delivery Revolutionizes Healthcare: Researchers Showcase Significant Benefits In a study published in the December 20 edition of Science Robotics, researchers have highlighted the transformative impact of drone delivery systems on communities, particularly in hard-to-reach areas. The study underscores the life-saving potential of on-demand drone deliveries, showcasing substantial improvements over traditional ground transportation methods.  (Authors […]

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What’s Inside the Zipline Platform: NVIDIA’s Jetson Edge AI

Zipline, a San Francisco-based company specializing in drone deliveries, has achieved a significant milestone by completing over 800,000 deliveries across seven countries since its establishment in 2011. The company, valued at over $4 billion after securing $330 million in recent funding, has expanded its services to include partnerships with notable entities such as Seattle’s Pagliacci […]

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Dronamics and Aramex Partner to Develop Cargo Drone Flights in UAE and Other Key Markets

Dronamics, a drone-powered cargo airline, and Aramex, an Emirati logistics and supply chain company, have recently announced a Letter of Intent (LOI) to leverage Dronamics technology and Aramex’s fleet management capabilities to provide new cargo flights in the UAE, followed by other key markets like South Africa and Australia. Dronamic’s remotely-piloted cargo aircraft will be […]

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New Amazon Drone, Expansion of Drone Delivery Services: the DRONELIFE Interview

Amazon Prime Air debuts new drone, announces international expansion By DRONELIFE Feature Editor Jim Magill Amazon Prime Air, which last December launched its first two U.S. pilot projects, has unveiled a new updated UAV and plans to expand its drone delivery service to two European countries. Last month the company announced it would begin deploying […]

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Matternet M2 Delivery Drone Receives Amendment to Type Certification, Highlighting Platform Updates

As the FAA continues to develop the process for granting type certifications for unmanned vehicles, Matternet’s M2 delivery drone receives the first amendment to type certification, as the platform has evolved.  by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Continue reading below or listen: DroneLife · Matternets – Amendment – To – Type – Certification – […]

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Cargo Drones to Deliver the Post in Greece: Same Day Delivery for Everyone, Everywhere

Dronamics and Hellenic Post (ELTA) sign agreement for first postal cargo drone deliveries in Greece Drone delivery is taking off all around the world.  Well beyond fast food and retail products, drones offer a ways of solving significant problems in connecting remote communities and delivering critical supplies.  Drone delivery of the mail is an idea […]

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BVLOS Drone Delivery, No Visual Observers: Flytrex and Causey Aviation Unmanned Get FAA Approval

Flytrex and Causey Aviation Unmanned Receive FAA Approval for BVLOS Operations Without Visual Observers Across US Suburbs Permission to operate a drone beyond the visual line of sight of the pilot (BVLOS) is critical for the drone industry to scale.  The distance a pilot can operate within visual line of sight depends upon factors including […]

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