When the USAF long ago said it no longer wanted such an ugly plane parked alongside the sleek F-16s, the Marine Corps – those on the ground who benefit from what the Warthog can do in close support – spoke up: “Send them to us; we know what to do with them!” USAF: on second thought, we can still use these ugly aircraft…..so we will upgrade them to make them better……and we can still support our grunt brothers and sisters! Still not convinced that the F-35A is an equal-or-better aircraft than the Warthog. So, it’s old….but so is the Buff (B-52!).
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Comment on New Company Mass-Producing Attack Drones for Ukraine by Jim Haliburton
The website of the company One Way Aerospace appears to have copied many pages from the AVINC.com website, word for word, picture for picture, specification for specification.
So are they just resellers of AeroVironment products, or are they just a propaganda message?
ZeroAvia and ScottishPower: Pioneering Hydrogen Infrastructure for Zero-Emission Aviation
A Strategic Partnership Leveraging Renewable Energy for the Advancement of Hydrogen-Electric Flight in the UK by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb California-based hydrogen engine developer ZeroAvia and UK-based energy company Scottishpower recently announced a partnership designed to develop hydrogen infrastructure at airport locations in pursuit of more zero-emission aviation. In addition to exploring supply […]
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Revolutionizing Logistics: Mitsubishi Electric’s AnyMile Drone-based Service Platform
An Integrated, All-in-One Solution for UAV Management, Promising a Sustainable and Interconnected Future Mitsubishi Electric recently unveiled their new AnyMile Drone-based Logistics Service Platform, an all-in-one software solution with a comprehensive feature set that includes shipment, fleet and service management applications. The highly customizable program is designed to integrate UAV systems, UTM systems and other […]
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Introducing the Dronestag Drone Pilots Directory
Immersing yourself in the world of drones may seem complex, but there are a number of essential tools to make the process easier. The Dronestag Drone Pilots Directory is a perfect example. For drone pilots and the community around them, it’s a valuable resource. Understanding how it works and what it’s designed to do gives you access to a host of dedicated services, while joining a dynamic network of drone enthusiasts and professionals. Joining this directory means making the strategic choice to develop your visibility in this effervescent sector.
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SkyDrive, Japanese eVTOL Trailblazer, Propels Global Influence with Strategic Gujarat Partnership and Suzuki Investment
Transformative Alliance and Funding Boost SkyDrive on the International Stage of Advanced Air Mobility Images provided courtesy SkyDrive. SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a prominent Japanese eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, has entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement with the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in the State of Gujarat, India. The collaboration aims to pave the way […]
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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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DJI delivery drone now available to global market — but which countries actually?
The DJI FlyCart 30 launched in China last summer. And finally, the DJI delivery drone is available to customers potentially worldwide.
The Chinese-based drone maker announced on Jan. 10 that the drone would now go on sale to the global market. But with the announcement came just as many questions as answers. It’s unclear how much the DJI delivery drone will cost. It’s also unclear which exact countries it’ll be available in.
Products are subject to all sorts of regulatory approvals by country, and of course drones are no exception. It’ll be intriguing to see which countries allow DJI’s massive deliver drone to fly — and it’s definitely not a guarantee that the U.S. will be one of them.
As far as cost, we do have a clue. When the drone went on sale last August in China, it was sold in a package for about $17,000. That included the drone itself, as well as the RC Plus remote controller, two Intelligent Flight Batteries, and a charging hub and cables.
But DJI is certainly hoping customers worldwide jump on it.
“We are optimistic that FlyCart 30 will become a trusted solution for aerial delivery, solving complex terrain and terminal transportation problems efficiently, economically, and most importantly, safely from the air,” said Christina Zhang, Senior Director of Corporate Strategy at DJI.
What to know about the DJI delivery drone
We broke down the DJI FlyCart 30 delivery drone when it debuted in August 2023, but we’ll save you a click and share some key details about the DJI delivery drone on this same page.
- Payload capacity: The DI delivery drone can carry cargo weighing up to 30kg (66lbs).
- Max travel distance: This can fly up to 16km (10 miles).
- Weather resistance: FC30 is designed for all weather and terrains. It has IP55 protection, can operate in temperatures ranging from -4° to 122° F. It can fly in winds up to 12 m/s.
- Safety features: There are a few here. Some highlights include:
- Dual active phased array radar and binocular vision systems, which enable all-weather multidirectional intelligent obstacle sensing, day or night.
- A built-in ADS-B signal receiver, to warn of nearby crewed aircraft.
- A built-in parachute
Other key features of this DJI delivery drone include:
- Coaxial four-axis, eight-blade, multi-rotor configuration
- Carbon fiber propellers
- 20 m/s maximum flight speed
- DJI O3 transmission
- Dual Operator mod
DJI DeliveryHub and other flight management software
Along with the drone, DJI also offers corresponding software called DJI DeliveryHub. Considered a one-stop air delivery management platform, it’s designed to make the lives easier for folks conducting the actual deliveries through more efficient operation planning, operation status monitoring, centralized team resource management, and data collection and analysis.
The actual drone piloting is done through DJI Pilot 2, should you opt for manual flight. That software displays all sorts of information including real-time flight status and cargo status. In instances of extreme weather or other abnormalities, DJI Pilot 2 serves as your first alert system (and can help find you a safer place to land).
What are the other delivery drones?
The biggest players in drone delivery like Wing and Zipline use their own, in-house custom delivery drones. With Zipline, thats called the Platform 2 system, which is a drone plus a secondary Zipline droid in a loader. Google-sister company Wing builds a custom drone designed to work with its Autoloader, which makes it easy to latch packages to the company’s eVTOL style drones. Neither of those two company’s drones are for sale to the general public.
That said, there are options for off-the-shelf drones from other companies beyond DJI. One of the biggest names in A2Z Drone Delivery, an American drone company that recently expanded with new headquarters near Los Angeles, California. Their products include a long-range RDSX Pelican hybrid VTOL delivery drone, as well as the recently-released medium range RDST Longtail integrated delivery drone.
Delivery drones are still very much a hot topic. Walmart used a huge chunk of the airtime during its CES 2024 keynote to gush about its drone delivery efforts — which are being done in partnership with both Zipline and Wing. Walmart can reach roughly 60,000 homes in the Dallas – Fort Worth area by drone delivery at present. But just this week, it shared ambitious plans to expand service to millions of customers in 2024 — all summing up to a goal to serve 75% of the region’s population.
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Charting the Course: ANRA Technologies’ CEO Amit Ganjoo on the Future of Commercial Drones in 2024
Navigating the Future of Commercial Drones in 2024: An Interview with ANRA Technologies’ CEO Amit Ganjoo Amit Ganjoo, CEO of ANRA Technologies, recently shared valuable insights in an interview with DRONELIFE about the evolving landscape of the commercial drone industry. ANRA Technologies, recognized for its advancements in Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) and Enterprise operations solutions, […]
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