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Flytrex and CAU Secure Landmark FAA Approval, Paving Way for Mass-Scale Drone Deliveries
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Dutch Holiday Parks Embrace Robot Delivery
Landal GreenParks, known for its efforts in integrating advanced technologies into its services, has recently added a delivery robot named 'Lotte' to its team.
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Dronamics and Qatar Airways Cargo Forge Unique Partnership
This partnership represents the first of its kind between an international airline and a cargo drone airline, marking a significant shift in air freight logistics.
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Percepto Secures FAA Approval for Expanded Drone Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Percepto a nationwide waiver, allowing the remote operation of a fleet of up to 30 Percepto drones by a single operator.
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Centaurium UAS Partners with Thales for Advanced Drone Operations in Switzerland
This collaboration is set to enhance a range of monitoring and surveillance services across Switzerland, with testing beginning in spring 2024 and commercial operations expected to launch in 2025.
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KOREC Group Joins Forces with Wingtra as UK Distributor
This collaboration marks a significant step for KOREC, enhancing its existing fixed-wing drone offerings with a focus on high-precision mapping and survey applications.
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Study Shows Everdrone’s Drones Outperform Ambulances in Emergencies
During the study period from April 2021 to May 2022, the team analyzed 58 cases where automated external defibrillators (AEDs) were delivered by drones in Sweden’s Region Västra Götaland
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AIBOT Secures $15 Million Grant for AI-eVTOL Development in California
This grant, administered by the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), marks a substantial endorsement for AIBOT and the eVTOL sector.
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Exotec Partners with Bastian Solutions to Expand North American Robotics Reach
This collaboration marks Bastian Solutions as an integrator of Exotec’s Skypod® system in the North American market, specifically targeting Canada and the U.S.
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Archer Aviation and Air Chateau Sign $500 million MOU
This strategic partnership is set to bolster Archer's recent announcement to initiate air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai by 2026.
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Zipline Completes First U.S. BVLOS Drone Flight, Paving Way for Nationwide Expansion
The BVLOS flight, executed without ground-based visual observers opens the door for Zipline to scale its operations significantly across the nation.
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Einride Launches Full-Time Autonomous Freight Operations with GE Appliances
This collaboration marks the first full-time deployment of Einride’s autonomous vehicle for commercial logistics operations.
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Saildrone Voyager Achieves Pioneering Classification from the American Bureau of Shipping
This milestone marks a new era in maritime standards, showcasing Saildrone's commitment to safety and excellence in maritime operations.
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Joby Aviation Conducts Electric Air Taxi Flight in New York City
This event coincides with New York City Mayor Eric Adams' announcement regarding plans to electrify the Downtown Heliport, part of a broader initiative to support cleaner and quieter air travel solutions
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Ondas' Airobotics Lands a $2.6 Million Deal to Boost Dubai’s Public Safety Drone Fleet
The deal marks a vote of confidence for Ondas, which has been pushing the envelope in the private industrial wireless networks, alongside automated data solutions.
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Archer Aviation and BETA Technologies Forge Path for eVTOL Charging Network
The partnership focuses on employing BETA’s Charge Cube systems at Archer's flight test facilities and incorporating BETA's Mini Cube mobile chargers for flexible deployment.
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Dufour Aerospace Ships First Drone to U.S. as Global Expansion Takes Flight
This delivery marks a key milestone in the partnership that began in November 2022 and signifies a major leap in the international expansion of the Swiss company's operations.
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Joby Reports Progress in Q3 Amid Competitive eVTOL Landscape
During the third quarter, Joby Aviation reported that it has moved closer to FAA certification, with 84% of its Certification Plans, including those for its energy storage and power distribution, now accepted.
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Innovative Skies: Dronamics and Hellenic Post to Launch First Postal Drone Delivery Service in Greece
This agreement signifies the dawn of the first postal cargo drone deliveries in Greece, poised to begin operations in the coming year.
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Altitude Angel Unveils Prism Detect to Bolster Airspace Security
The newly launched Prism Detect is designed to provide a groundbreaking solution for airspace management, tapping into the power of ARROW's ground-based sensor towers.
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MightyFly Secures U.S. Air Force Contract for Autonomous Cargo Aircraft System
This latest initiative is aimed at streamlining the logistics industry by introducing efficiencies that promise to surpass current express delivery services in speed, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
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Volatus Aerospace Secures $60M Contract with Major U.S. Power Utility
This contract marks a substantial expansion in the company's T&D inspection operations within the United States.
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Matternet M2 Drone Sets Industry Milestone with Amended FAA Type Certification
This update underscores Matternet's commitment to enhancing the capabilities of the M2 aircraft's hardware and software, paving the way for accelerated and cost-effective operational scaling.
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Manna Drone Delivery Uplifts Halloween Spirits in North Texas with Aerial Candy Drops
This Halloween venture marked the commencement of Manna Drone Delivery's operations in the United States.
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Flytrex and CAU Secure Landmark FAA Approval, Paving Way for Mass-Scale Drone Deliveries
This exemption will allow CAU to remotely pilot drones Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) without the need for visual observers.
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Cleveland Clinic to Launch Drone Delivery Service for Medications in 2025
The early phase of this initiative will involve dispatching specialty medicines and various prescriptions from over twelve Cleveland Clinic facilities throughout Northeast Ohio
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Ørsted Introduces Autonomous Drones for Offshore Wind Cargo Delivery
This makes Ørsted the first company in the offshore wind sector to adopt such a measure.
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European Medical Drone Partners with Dufour for Hospital Deliveries
European Medical Drone's objective is to bridge the gap between hospitals by enabling drone transportation of crucial resources
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FlyGuys Secures $10 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Reality Data Capture Platform
The funding is expected to support the development of scalable software solutions and expand the firm’s influence across the nation.
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Amazon's Prime Air to Launch Drone Deliveries in Italy, UK, and Another US City by 2024
While Amazon has been operating drone deliveries in select U.S. locations for nearly a year, this will mark a significant expansion of the service
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Archer Aviation's Midnight Aircraft Takes to the Skies in Major Milestone
This development is built upon Archer’s extensive flight testing experience, including two years of full-scale tests with its Maker aircraft.
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SkyDrive Receives $82m Grant from Japanese Government for eVTOL Development
The company has been granted an amount of approximately 12.4 billion yen (about USD 82.7 million) to further its technological development aimed at addressing societal challenges such as traffic congestion and emissions reduction.
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FlytBase Partners with Skyqraft to Offer Enhanced Drone-based Grid Infrastructure Analytics
This collaboration aims to support system integrators and enterprises in the transmission and distribution sectors with autonomous drone operations, coupled with analytics concerning their grid infrastructure.
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Quantum Systems Raises €63.6 Million in Series B Funding for AI-Powered Mobile Robotics
This milestone makes Quantum Systems the first European company to secure such an amount in dual-use technology, emphasizing its global prominence in AI-powered drone robotics.
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Workhorse Group Seeks FAA Approval for 'Horsefly' Drone Operations with UPS
Workhorse has initiated the process with the FAA to incorporate the WA4-100 drone, dubbed "Horsefly," into UPS Flight Forward’s (UPSFF) FAA Part 135 “drone airline” certification
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Lilium Partners with EMCJET to Launch Private eVTOL Sales in the U.S.
The agreement establishes EMCJET as Lilium's exclusive dealer in Texas for private sales, effective through the end of 2030.
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Shield AI Introduces V-BAT Teams for Enhanced Aerial Autonomy in Military Operations
The V-BAT Teams product equips multiple V-BATs with the capability to autonomously execute missions.
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Amazon Launch Drone Medication Delivery
Amazon Pharmacy has introduced a service allowing its customers in College Station, Texas to have their medications delivered to their doorstep within an hour of ordering, with no additional charges.
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Jetson Achieves Flight Milestones in Italy
This certification by the Aero Club d'Italia (AeCI) permits pilots to operate the Jetson ONE in Italy’s uncontrolled airspace, a first of its kind globally.
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Archer Aviation Plans Air Taxi Operations in Abu Dhabi by 2026
This collaboration aims to establish Archer’s first international headquarters and manufacturing facilities in the Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industry (SAVI) Cluster in Abu Dhabi.
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EHang's Receives Pioneering Certification from China's Aviation Authority
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NEURA Robotics Secures $16 Million for U.S. Expansion from InterAlpen Partners
NEURA is carving a niche in the world of AI robotics, designing robots that possess the ability to see, hear, and sense touch.
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Square Robot Secures $5 Million to Expand Its Fleet of Tank Inspection Robots
This investment will be channeled into the expansion and development of its innovative robot fleet, aiming to increase its count from seven to 11 robots
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FBR Accelerates Delivery of Construction Robots to U.S.
Hadrian X, is a bricklaying robot that is positioned to build structural walls faster with less wastage than traditional manual methods.
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Emirates Post Group and Dronamics Explore Cargo Drone Delivery Options in UAE
The LOI sets the stage for EPG to examine Dronamics' cargo drone offerings for potential implementation in mid and long-range deliveries.
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Exotec Announces Expansion to Over 100 Global Customer Sites
The firm also revealed plans to bolster its global workforce by 80% YoY by 2024, in response to booming business across APAC, Europe, and North America.
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Donecle Secures €5.6M Funding with Key Investment from AkzoNobel
With this funding, Donecle is poised to further solidify its leading stance in the drone-based aircraft inspection market.
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Skyports Drone Services Initiates Inter-island Drone Deliveries in Korea
This project signifies the initial stage in a series of experimental flights orchestrated by a consortium comprising Skyports Drone Services Korea, Marine Drone Tech, and RGB Lab.
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Elevating to New Heights - The Open Sky Revolution
The drone industry's history is rooted in a dynamic: open source. Once an experiment of tinkerers and DIY enthusiasts, open source has now become the bedrock of drone development
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WingtraOne GEN II Drones Obtain C3 Certification
Wingtra's WingtraOne GEN II drone achieves C3 class compliance in line with the European Commission's unmanned aircraft systems regulation.
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Thread Closes $15M Series A Funding for Utility Asset Data Collection
Thread's platform aims to be the pioneering turnkey Asset Performance Management (APM) tool tailored for the energy and utilities sector.
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Jedsy Partners with Asklepios Kliniken for Drone-Based Healthcare Logistics
The collaboration to explore drone-based medical deliveries, aiming to optimize healthcare logistics and align with the European Green Deal's sustainability goals.
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Mendocino Farms Partners with Zipline for Drone Delivery Service Starting 2025
This collaboration promises fast, eco-friendly deliveries, aiming to redefine the take-out dining experience by ensuring food arrives as promptly and freshly as it's served in the restaurant.
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Vayu Robotics Secures $12.7 Million in Seed Funding to Advance AI Robotics Solutions
The funding will bolster Vayu's AI robotics solutions, with a focus on innovative sensing technology and expansion across industries, including automotive, factory automation, and last-mile delivery.
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Wingcopter Launches Drone-Cargo Bike Delivery Service in Rural Germany
The service aims to offer residents in isolated districts a more efficient and eco-friendly method to receive groceries and everyday items.
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Nauticus Robotics to Purchase 3D at Depth in $34M Stock Deal
The acquisition is in line with Nauticus’ efforts to strengthen its position in autonomous underwater operations, particularly in sensor integration, data collection, and analysis.
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CNH Invests in Robotic Harvesting Start-up, Advanced Farm Technologies
This move is in line with CNH's commitment to fostering the development of smart harvesting technologies
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Joby Aviation Expands Flight Test Program to Include Onboard Pilots
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Bonsai Robotics Secures $13.5M in Seed Funding for Advanced Automation in Off-Road Environments
The capital infusion will be directed towards hastening Bonsai Robotics' product development, bolstering its workforce, and enhancing sales and marketing initiatives.
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Rantizo Announces Expansion of Series A Funding Round for Growth in Drone Spray Services
The company's primary objective is to cultivate a service network that employs automation within the agricultural sector, beginning with drone spray services.
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FIXAR Announces Enhanced Flight Capability for 007 UAVs with Surface Follow Feature
This capability enables the drone to identify and circumvent low-altitude obstacles often overlooked by many satellite maps.
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GeoCue and Tediris Solutions to Advance Aerial Mapping Solutions in Spain
Tediris Solutions brings to the table its substantial experience in integrating premium sensors, drones, and AI software, offering customers pivotal insights from the data processed.
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Parallel Flight Technologies Secures $1M Contract from Department of Defense
This significant contract is intended to further the development and enlargement of PFT's Long-Range Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), addressing both new defense needs and commercial applications.
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High Lander and Sentrycs Partner to Enhance Drone Management and Security
The partnership brings together High Lander's proficiency in drone fleet management software with Sentrycs' expertise in integrated counter-drone technology.
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Ukrainian Startup FarmFleet Breaks Ground with Agricultural Drone Exports to the US
This marks a crucial progression for the company and follows closely behind the initial round of investments obtained in the summer of 2023.
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Doodle Labs and Freefly Systems Collaborate to Enhance Disaster Response
The collaboration aims to demonstrate how the integration of their respective technologies can better serve disaster response and public safety entities.
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Skyports Drone Services and Carbonix Collaborate to Elevate Australia's Drone Capabilities
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Joby Aviation Leads in Electric Air Taxi Revolution with Delivery to U.S. Air Force
This delivery positions Joby as leader in delivering electric air taxis to the U.S. Air Force and possibly the first to achieve such a delivery in the United States
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Waabi Partners with Uber Freight for Deployment of Autonomous Trucks
The partnership envisages the creation of a unique ‘driver-as-a-service’ solution, where Waabi’s advanced autonomous technology, the Waabi Driver, will be integrated with Uber Freight's logistics platform.
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Terra Drone Expands Services in Southeast Asia with Agricultural Spraying
Terra Drone has subsequently founded Terra Drone Agri, a new entity focusing mainly on servicing palm plantations.
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FAA Approves Autonomous Drone Deliveries in the U.S., Zipline to Lead Expansion
With more than 50 million autonomous miles flown and over 750,000 deliveries completed without major safety incidents, Zipline’s safety mechanisms have been validated internationally.
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Joby Aviation to Establish Major Manufacturing Facility in Dayton, Ohio
Joby Aviation, which is at the forefront of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft development, announced its plans to cement its presence in the historic city.
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Skyports and Equinor Trial Drone Deliveries to North Sea Oil Rigs
This initiative aims to showcase the potential benefits of drone services, addressing logistical issues, and promoting both safety and environmental sustainability in offshore settings.
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Bristow Group and Volocopter Join Forces to Develop eVTOL Services in U.S. and U.K.
Within the scope of this alliance, Bristow has committed to a purchase of two Volocopter VoloCity aircraft, set to be delivered post-certification.
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driveblocks Secures $2.36 Million in Seed Funding to Enhance Autonomous Driving Tech
The raised capital is earmarked for the advancement of the company's innovative Mapless Autonomy Platform, a system poised to revolutionize the way commercial vehicles navigate.
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Wing Seeks FAA Approval for up to 10,000 Drone Deliveries a Day
Having collaborated with Walmart to cater to approximately 60,000 households, Wing has been active in Dallas-Fort Worth since the previous year. Their current application urges the FAA to consider and greenlight their proposed growth.
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Otto Group Partners with Boston Dynamics to Automate Logistics Operations
The two firms have penned a strategic deal which will see the deployment of Boston Dynamics' Spot® and Stretch™ robots across the Otto Group's various facilities
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Gatik Partners with Tyson Foods to Deploy Autonomous Refrigerated Trucks in Arkansas
The partnership, which spans several years, will focus on delivering goods to Tyson’s distribution and storage hubs in Rogers and Springdale.
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Pyka and Dole Expand Use of Autonomous Spray Aircraft Following Successful Trials
The subsequent phase will see the Pelican Spray aircraft being used more extensively across Dole’s banana plantations, enhancing their existing fleet of agricultural spray planes
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Perceptual Robotics Secures Funding for Wind Turbine Inspection Technology
Susten’s investment adds to Perceptual Robotics’ string of financial successes, following a funding round earlier this year.
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Stack AV Launches Autonomous Trucking Business Aimed at Revolutionizing Supply Chains
Their aim is not only to streamline and improve supply chains for their business partners but also to enhance the overall transportation experience, from reducing operating costs to delivering goods more swiftly to consumers.
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FAA Grants BVLOS Drone Operation Approval to UPS Flight Forward and uAvionix
UPS Flight Forward has been authorized to use its Matternet M2 for small package delivery, while uAvionix can utilize the Vantis Network to test its detect and avoid technology with the Rapace drone.
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FAA Awards Type Certification to Ondas Holdings' Airobotics Drone
This certificate allows broader flight operations over people and infrastructure, verifying the drone's compliance with FAA's airworthiness and noise standards within the National Airspace System.
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Starship Technologies and Bolt Form Partnership for Robotic Food Deliveries
The announcement coincides with a significant milestone for Starship, which recently became the first company in the autonomous delivery space to complete 5 million commercial deliveries globally.
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Rockwell Acquires Clearpath Robotics to Advance Industrial Automation
The acquisition aims to strengthen Rockwell's commitment to evolving the Connected Enterprise.
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Saab Acquires BlueBear to Boost AI and Autonomous Systems Capabilities
Located just outside Bedford, England, BlueBear reported a turnover of £8 million in 2022 and currently employs 65 individuals.
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DJI Agriculture Releases Insight Report on Global Agricultural Drone Trends
The report delves into the adoption of drone technology in farming around the globe, and the evolving global policies surrounding drone use in agriculture.
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GeoCue Collaborates with Acecore Technologies for Enhanced Drone Mapping Solutions in Europe
This collaboration allows Acecore Technologies to integrate GeoCue's TrueView 3D Imaging Sensors with its drones, paving the way for advanced aerial data collection solutions in Europe.
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Embry-Riddle University Collaborates with U.S. Department of State on Drone Training Program
The collaborative endeavor aims to devise a standardized training module, potentially benefitting government officials, law enforcement bodies, and civil aviation authorities worldwide.
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Beep and Oxa Collaborate to Introduce Oxa AVs in the US
The collaboration seeks to launch Oxa-driven autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the United States, marking Oxa's debut in the American market.
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Walmart Partners with Wing for Drone Delivery in Dallas
With this new alliance, the retail giant aims to bring its drone delivery capabilities to two additional stores in the Dallas metropolitan area in the coming months.
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Terra Drone Acquires Majority Stake in UTM Leader, Unifly
This acquisition bolsters Terra Drone's intent to further Unifly's long-term vision and is viewed as a significant step towards expanding Terra Drone's global drone and UAM operations.
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Nauticus Robotics Secures Additional $2.7 Million from Leidos for Subsea Platform Development
The amendment brings an added $2.7 million to further the development of a new Aquanaut-derivative ahead of potential customer adoption and expected government opportunities later in the year.
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Beijing Allocates $1.4 Billion for Robotics Fund
The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology clarified that the fund will be channeled towards nurturing new innovations, driving commercial advancements, and supporting local company mergers and acquisitions in the robotics domain.
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ITE Partners with Pyka for Electric and Autonomous Aviation Solutions
ITE's partnership with Pyka aligns with its objective to identify and support pioneers in the Energy Transition.
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LIFT Partners with Marubeni to Commercialize Personal Aerial Vehicle in Japan
The collaboration between LIFT and Marubeni will focus on the commercialization of LIFT's HEXA personal aerial vehicle in Japan.
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Axon Acquires Sky-Hero, Expanding into Tactical Robotics for Public Safety
This acquisition of Sky-Hero is a significant step towards Axon's ambitious target of decreasing gun-related incidents involving police and the public by 50% within the next ten years.
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English Premier League Incorporates Drones into Referee Training
Referees and assistant referees are utilizing video footage from DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise and DJI Matrice 30 drones during practice matches.
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Medical Drone Delivery Set to Take Off in Ireland: Wing and Apian Collaborate
These services are expected to commence in Dublin later this year, aiming to expedite the delivery of vital medical and pharmaceutical items to hospitals and patients.
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Nauticus Robotics Announces Q2 Results and Signs Contracts with Leading Energy Firms
Nic Radford, CEO of Nauticus, expressed optimism about the company's trajectory, emphasizing the increased demand for their autonomous services.
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London Heliport Integrates Altitude Angel's Approval Services for Digital Flight Requests
The integration streamlines the process for drone operators and prospective eVTOL pilots to digitally request and compensate for operations within the heliport's designated airspace.
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