Amazon halts drone service due to technical malfunctions and safety concerns.

Walmart's drone delivery partnership with DroneUp concludes, as it plans future drone endeavors.

Wing launches drone delivery from malls in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Amazon successfully tests its MK-30 drone in Italy, marking a milestone in European expansion plans for drone delivery.

DroneUp achieves FAA Part 135 certification, enabling expanded drone deliveries in Texas.

Airbound raises $1.7M to advance its cost-effective drone delivery technology.

Matternet teams up with ANRA Technologies to boost drone delivery safety and efficiency in urban airspace.

Amazon has launched its Prime Air drone delivery service in the Phoenix Metro Area, specifically targeting customers near its Tolleson Same-Day Delivery site.

Serve Robotics and Wing Aviation envision this collaboration as a pivotal step toward automating delivery at scale, setting the stage for more efficient delivery models in cities worldwide

Obvious Ventures has led a $40M Series B investment in Pyka, an autonomous electric aircraft company focused on agricultural spraying and cargo delivery. With a mission to decarbonize aviation, Pyka's electric aircraft offer safer, more sustainable solutions for industries like farming and freight.

The video outlines the process behind each delivery, from the charging and loading of Zipline’s drones, known as “Zips,” to the use of a tethered droid that autonomously descends from the drone to deliver packages.

Set to begin in autumn 2024, the trial service will see electric drones ferry blood samples between Guy’s Hospital and the lab at St Thomas’ Hospital. This switch will cut transport times from over 30 minutes by road to less than two minutes by air.

The LUC allows Matternet to independently approve and initiate new drone delivery routes within Switzerland and the Federal State of Berlin. It also accelerates the company’s ability to expand similar operations across the European Union.

With successful test flights in Sweden and an expanding operations team, Dufour Aerospace is steadily advancing its position as a leader in the tilt-wing unmanned aircraft sector.

This new type of drone with a soft aerial manipulator capable of high-speed and versatile grasping using onboard perception could significantly impact industries ranging from logistics to emergency response.

Researchers at City University of Hong Kong are pioneering a method that could redefine not just drone delivery but aerial transportation as a whole.

The initiative, which has received over £7 million in funding from the UK Government, aims to drastically reduce delivery times for critical medical supplies.

Launched just a year ago, the project has already become the UK’s first regular commercial drone delivery service.

This mission, which utilized advanced cargo drones from FlyingBasket, sets a new benchmark for efficiency and speed in offshore logistics

This launch marks the company's move into offering drone-network-as-a-service (DNaaS) to facilitate scalable, shared drone operations.

The retail giant, in partnership with DroneUp, is betting on the Texan metropolis as the future hub for its drone-based logistics, aiming to achieve the scale necessary to make drone deliveries a regular part of the consumer experience.

Everdrone partners with the UK CAA’s BVLOS Sandbox to advance drone-based medical deliveries, aiming to speed up emergency response times and shape future airspace regulations.

The company reports that 70% of households within its delivery zones have utilized its services, drawn by the convenience and speed that drones offer.

Through automation testing, DroneUp has successfully implemented a one-to-many operator-to-drone ratio, reducing delivery costs for its partners

Ørsted has launched heavy-lift cargo drones capable of carrying up to 100 kg to deliver equipment to the Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm. These drones enhance operational efficiency and safety by significantly reducing delivery time and minimizing risks associated with traditional vessel-based transport.

The FAA has granted Zipline approval for its Uncrewed Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) product. This milestone paves the way for scalable drone delivery operations.

Significant upgrades to its flagship RDSX Pelican drone, allowing customers to integrate their customized flight systems marks an important step toward manufacturing in the United States.

The initiative will start with up to 100 weekly flights. The partners have implemented rigorous safety measures and are working closely with the Irish Aviation Authority to ensure compliance.

Walmart will integrate drone delivery directly into its mobile app for customers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The tests not only showcases the technological capability of DJI’s FlyCart 30 but also opens up new possibilities for safer and more efficient mountaineering logistics and environmental conservation.

The story of Zipline, a company revolutionizing medical supply delivery through drones, offers a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and the pursuit of meaningful impact

Previously, Jedsy's operations were confined to rural and less populated areas due to regulatory constraints. The new Jedsy X model allows for expansion into urban environments, offering faster and more efficient delivery services while enhancing convenience for customers.

This milestone allows Prime Air to broaden its drone delivery services and scale operations to more locations, starting with College Station, Texas.

This collaboration aims to enhance ACSL's long-range beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations.

Thompson will lead the company's efforts in product research and development, fundraising, and international expansion.

This partnership aims to enhance the safety and effectiveness of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in medical and emergency response operations.

This collaboration underscores Embention’s role in enhancing the safety of drone operations, providing critical hardware and software designed to ensure each flight is secure and reliable.

Since its inception by the FAA in 2017, the BEYOND program has seen North Carolina achieve more national firsts and complete more missions than any other team in the country. Drone Express has been an active participant in the program since 2020, working alongside other notable entities like Zipline, Flytrex, Wing, Causey Aviation, and Amazon.

The service will operate out of the Tolleson, AZ, Same-Day Delivery site, integrating fully into Amazon’s existing delivery network.

In a significant operational milestone, Zipline’s drones have now logged over 70 million miles across four continents, delivering a diverse range of over 10 million products

This development marks a significant milestone as it is the first instance of a drone from a foreign company, and specifically a fixed-wing model, being accepted for the unmanned aircraft class-1 type certification by Japan's Civil Aviation Bureau

The Ecosystem combines autonomous ground infrastructure, software, and a drone platform into a singular operational model aimed at enhancing scalability and economic viability of drone deliveries.

This initiative marks the first instance of such services being offered by DoorDash in the United States, following a successful pilot program in Australia.

The service, named Foodora Air, will initiate its first drone deliveries this spring in Värmdö, a locality outside Stockholm, Sweden.

The plan, unveiled by Aviation and Technology Minister Anthony Browne, outlines the trajectory for the deployment of flying taxis, emergency service drones, and routine critical care deliveries, marking a significant advancement in the nation's aviation industry.

This collaboration promises to revolutionize food delivery by offering rapid doorstep delivery of fresh burritos to approximately 100,000 residents in the area.

This collaboration marks a significant stride towards enhancing patient access to healthcare by leveraging Zipline’s electric, autonomous drones

This collaboration, involving key players like ANWB Medical Air Assistance and PostNL Health along with top healthcare institutions such as Erasmus MC and Isala, is set to redefine the landscape of medical logistics and healthcare accessibility across the country.

Beyond its payload, the Aero2 distinguishes itself with a 3-hour flight time and a 400km range, features that empower operators to undertake long-range inspections, search operations, and deliveries that were previously out of reach.

This third-generation model is designed to autonomously transport up to one hundred pounds of cargo for six hundred miles

This partnership marks the launch of the United Arab Emirates' first solar-powered charging platform for drones

The 12-month agreements involve expanding the existing drone delivery route from YEG, adding a new DroneSpot™ at a medical clinic in Leduc, Alberta.

The agreement will see Draganfly's advanced drone technology and pilot services being utilized to map and develop efficient delivery routes.

This decision enables DroneUp to begin immediate BVLOS operations at Riverside Health System facilities

The extension of the LieferMichel project aims to explore the feasibility and demand for drone delivery services in rural areas, even during the challenging winter months.

This expansion aims to optimize the delivery of larger orders, a move informed by the company's extensive experience in drone delivery across three continents.

This expansion follows the successful pilot program launched in August 2023, which initially served 60,000 homes.

With the introduction of the FC30, DJI aims to leverage its expertise to revolutionize the aerial delivery segment, offering efficient solutions for challenging terrains and emergency transportation scenarios.

In a significant development, the FAA granted Wing a summary approval for its detect and avoid (DAA) approach for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations.

Scheduled for rollout with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust by autumn 2024, the program promises to create local job opportunities and streamline healthcare logistics in the region.

This development paves the way for the city’s first BVLOS drone delivery network, set to revolutionize healthcare logistics.

This initiative saw 6936 vaccine doses delivered across 44 flights to six hard-to-reach communities, marking a breakthrough in the country's healthcare logistics.

This innovative approach is part of the "LieferMichel" pilot project, transforming the way fans in the German Odenwald region receive their beloved team's gear.

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.

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

This automated drone port recently showcased its capabilities at the Snowdonia Aerospace Centre in North Wales

The BVLOS flight, executed without ground-based visual observers opens the door for Zipline to scale its operations significantly across the nation.

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.

This agreement signifies the dawn of the first postal cargo drone deliveries in Greece, poised to begin operations in the coming year.

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

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.

This Halloween venture marked the commencement of Manna Drone Delivery's operations in the United States.

This exemption will allow CAU to remotely pilot drones Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) without the need for visual observers.

The early phase of this initiative will involve dispatching specialty medicines and various prescriptions from over twelve Cleveland Clinic facilities throughout Northeast Ohio

This makes Ørsted the first company in the offshore wind sector to adopt such a measure.

European Medical Drone's objective is to bridge the gap between hospitals by enabling drone transportation of crucial resources

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

This advanced drone is specifically designed to address the urgent needs of emergency situations, aiming to reduce response times to an average of two minutes.

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

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.

The LOI sets the stage for EPG to examine Dronamics' cargo drone offerings for potential implementation in mid and long-range deliveries.

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.

The collaboration to explore drone-based medical deliveries, aiming to optimize healthcare logistics and align with the European Green Deal's sustainability goals.

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.

This system is set to carry a minimum payload of 800 pounds while covering a distance exceeding 100 miles, offering a more advanced and safer alternative to the present mix of smaller drones and crewed aircraft that the Army currently relies on for such tasks.

The service aims to offer residents in isolated districts a more efficient and eco-friendly method to receive groceries and everyday items.

The drone provides dual cargo transport capabilities: it features a roomy box compartment suitable for package deliveries, and a sling rope mechanism for transporting larger items.

The Pelican Cargo drone, introduced to Skyports Drone Services' fleet in early 2023, is touted as the world’s largest fully automated and electric cargo aircraft.

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.

FlyCart 30 is DJI’s first model designed for delivery. The drone has a dual-battery system, with a maximum payload of 30 kg and a range of 16 km when fully loaded.

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.

This initiative aims to showcase the potential benefits of drone services, addressing logistical issues, and promoting both safety and environmental sustainability in offshore settings.

Now, partnering business employees can attach food orders to a secure hook that's lowered from a hovering drone.

The $200,000 agreement is set for a span of six months. A successful evaluation period might pave the way for an extended 12-month contract potentially worth up to $1 million.

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.

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.

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.

While the FlyCart 30 is currently exclusive to China, DJI's track record suggests that a global launch might be on the horizon.

While drone technology might be typically associated with the younger generation, this octogenarian couple, 84 and 83 years old respectively, have proven that age is no barrier to embracing innovative solutions.

The company reports having transported around 10,000 kg of cargo, serving roughly 3 million people, and has forged partnerships with more than 10 significant global companies.