By David Guggina, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Automation, Walmart U.S. We continue to expand our delivery operations to help customers get the items they need when they need them, and it’s been an exciting journey. From Express delivery, where customers can have items delivered to their doorstep in as little as two hours, […]
Unmanned Systems
Unmanned Systems
Dedrone Expands Executive Leadership Team with Baraji Tamirisa, Chief Technology Officer and Daniel Anixt, General Counsel
Dedrone, the market leader in smart airspace security, today announced the appointment of Balaji Tamirisa as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Daniel Anixt as General Counsel. In his new role, Tamirisa will oversee the continued expansion of Dedrone’s suite of technologies, working to ensure Dedrone remains the number one solution for airspace security in the […]
Jersey Mike’s Partners with Flytrex to Deliver Subs in the Sky
Subs and other delicious items on Jersey Mike’s menu will be available for ultrafast drone delivery in Holly Springs, NC Jersey Mike’s Subs today announced it has partnered with Flytrex, a leader in on-demand, ultrafast delivery for food and retail, to deliver food orders via drone in Holly Springs, North Carolina. Orders from Jersey Mike’s […]
NCDOT Welcomes Five New BEYOND Partners
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is welcoming five new partners to its BEYOND team, working to test and demonstrate how to usher in the widespread use of drones for government and commercial use. The five new companies are: Aerial Vantage – Flight operator and service provider building an enterprise software platform for […]
AUVSI Announces New Members of Board of Directors
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the election of new leadership and members to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made during AUVSI’s 50th anniversary at the annual XPONENTIAL event, the world’s largest trade show for the uncrewed systems industry, April 25-28 in Orlando, FL. New members elected to serve […]
AUVSI Announces Fifth Annual XCELLENCE Award Winners
Association for Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the winners of the fifth annual XCELLENCE Awards during an awards ceremony at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2022. The awards recognize companies and organizations, and individuals that achieved significant accomplishments in operations, technology and innovation across the uncrewed systems community. “During AUVSI’s 50th anniversary year, we are celebrating […]
AUVSI Partners with MDNA to Expand XPONENTIAL Trade Show in 2023 and Beyond
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of uncrewed vehicle systems and robotics, and Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA), one of the world’s largest organizers of international trade shows, have formed a partnership to co-host the world-leading uncrewed systems show, XPONENTIAL. This partnership is the natural […]
IBAC Partners with Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) for RPAS Auditor Training
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and the Unmanned Safety Institute have announced plans to develop and implement the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) auditor training program. Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems are quickly becoming part of existing business aviation operations, or as completely new aviation programs for many […]
FAA Drone Safety Day Coming in June
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2022 Drone Safety Day campaign on Saturday, June 18. This year’s campaign will be a one-day national event, to encourage drone pilots and recreational flyers to “Fly RIGHT.” This year’s safety messages will focus on: Register your drone Interact with […]
North Dakota Utilizes UAS Network to Assist Weather Disaster Recovery Efforts with Drones
After another round of severe weather brought blizzard conditions, heavy snow and ice to western North Dakota this past weekend, the state has enlisted unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technologies to help restore services to residents and assist recovery efforts, Gov. Doug Burgum announced today in a joint release with the Northern Plains UAS Test Site […]
