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Abu Dhabi has launched its first test flight for a cutting-edge drone parcel delivery service, marking a significant step forward in efforts to modernise the emirate's transport network and boost efficiency. The test journey over Khalifa City, announced last week, involved a drone taking a package from
Business
-Skyways, a designer and manufacturer of long-range autonomous unmanned cargo aircraft systems, announced that it has received an award for a total amount of $37 million from the U.S. Air Force's (USAF) AFWERX to transition its existing V3 aircraft from prototype to full-rate production. With
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Walmart is taking convenience to new heights — and new speeds — with the expansion of its drone delivery service. Now, millions of customers in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando and Tampa will enjoy the convenience of receiving their orders in just minutes — making Walmart the first retailer to scale drone delivery across
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An Amazon delivery drone made an unexpected crash landing Wednesday, coming down in the middle of an apartment complex in Tolleson, Arizona. Neighbours were surprised, but thankful no one was around when the drone went down near 97th Avenue and Roosevelt Street, not far from Interstate 10 and Loop 101
Accidents
On a (lightly) rainy December day at the company's testing range in Oregon, not one but two Prime Air drones suddenly stopped spinning their propellers mid-flight and plummeted some 200 feet to the ground. The crashes, which destroyed both aircraft, happened within minutes of each other. According
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* Cyberlux Corporation, a supplier of advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology, has announced the development of its new Group 1 rotary wing UAS, specifically tailored for the U.S. Special Operations community. This cutting-edge platform is engineered to carry heavier payloads for longer durations, while maintaining optimal performance in
First Responders
A new drone company has exploded out of stealth mode in the USA with incredible claims about its first product, saying it'll fly 4X longer, 10X further, 10X quieter and carry 5X more payload than leading competitors – while competing with China on cost. Silicon Valley-based SiFly has
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* DZYNE Technologies, an innovator in autonomous defense solutions, announced the delivery of multiple “Grasshopper” expendable aerial cargo glider vehicles to the U.S. Air Force. This delivery is part of a broader ongoing program to enhance contested logistics capabilities. Designed for precision aerial logistics, Grasshopper offers a cost-effective, autonomous
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The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is moving forward with plans to promote the drone industry by integrating public and private sectors to initiate delivery drone trials within 2025. Air Chief Marshal Manat Chavanaprayoon, Director of CAAT, emphasized CAAT's role in regulating and promoting the proper and
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East Russian carrier Aurora Group has been granted an operating certificate for a subsidiary which will focus on unmanned aerial vehicles. Aurora Group claims the division – known as Aurora BAS – is the only such company in Russia established with an airline at its foundation. It states that the operating certificate,
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* Near Earth Autonomy Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was awarded an $11,499,839 firm-fixed-price contract to design, develop and conduct a demonstration of heavy vertical takeoff and landing systems. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with
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For the first time a fleet of drones will fly crucial supplies between ships of the UK Carrier Strike Group when it deploys to the Indo-Pacific later this month. Alongside its F35B stealth jets and naval helicopters, flagship HMS Prince of Wales’ air group will also consist of nine