Drone Express is celebrating the successful launch of its Winston-Salem operations, which officially began on Friday, September 13th, 2024. This historic moment marked the unveiling of Drone Express’s new marketplace and mobile application, bringing residents a faster, eco-friendly way to receive their everyday essentials. The grand opening featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Greater Winston Salem, […]
Unmanned Systems
Unmanned Systems
Oklahoma Unveils Advanced Mobility Strategy to Pave the Way for Transportation Innovation
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA), in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), announced the launch of the Oklahoma Advanced Mobility Strategy in late September. The announcement, held at the Oklahoma State Capitol, represents the culmination of an 18-month collaborative effort among public and private stakeholders to shape the future of […]
AUVSI Announces Green UAS Certification for Hoverfly Spectre Tethered Drone
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced that it has granted Green UAS certification to Hoverfly Technologies’ Spectre Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS). The platform is the first tethered drone to be verified as meeting the highest levels of cybersecurity and the supply chain requirements in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on either […]
Cyberhawk Granted FAA Nationwide BVLOS Waiver to Enable Expanded Remote Drone Operations in the U.S.
Photo above – With flight times of up to 3 hours, the hydrogen-powered Gryphon drone, by Intelligent Energy, allows Cyberhawk field teams to unlock the immense potential of BVLOS operations. Cyberhawk™ has announced that it has been granted a coveted nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This […]
Executive Director of the Commercial Drone Alliance Appointed to the FAA’s Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has announced that its Executive Director, Lisa Ellman, has been appointed as a Representative member to the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC). Ellman was selected by U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to represent the commercial drone industry for a two-year term. CDA is the first-ever drone organization to […]
BRINC and Echodyne to Enable Automated BVLOS Operations without Visual Observers for First Responders
BRINC has announced a partnership with Echodyne, a leader in ground-based radar systems. This collaboration will integrate Echodyne’s advanced MESA® radar technology into BRINC’s purpose-built Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution. The strategic relationship enables a path toward beyond-visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations without visual observers, advanced airspace awareness for safer operations, and lowers […]
DroneUp Achieves 500 Deliveries Per Day – A New Industry Milestone
DroneUp announced that it has achieved a new industry benchmark of 500 deliveries made in a single day while also dramatically improving the pilot-to-drone ratio required to safely accomplish each flight. The key to a sustainable drone delivery industry is to achieve a scale that’s feasible for commercial sellers while meeting customers’ increased demands. From […]
Pyka Announces Heinen Brothers Agra Services as First U.S. Customer for Autonomous Electric Crop Protection Aircraft
Pyka has announced that Heinen Brothers Agra Services, one of the largest privately owned aerial application service providers in North America, has become its first Pelican Spray customer in the United States. Heinen Brothers Agra Services will now begin integrating Pelican Spray into their extensive fleet of agricultural aircraft. This addition will enhance their operations […]
Drone Express Launches Delivery Operations in Winston-Salem, NC
Drone Express, a provider of drone delivery services, has announced its drone delivery operations launch in Winston-Salem, NC, located at SouthEast Plaza Shopping Center. This new venture is set to commence in late summer, bringing state-of-the-art services to the vibrant community of Winston-Salem. Drone Express is launching exclusive bundle boxes for family-friendly deliveries in Winston-Salem. […]
Grassroots Coalition Forms to Advocate for Continued Use of Essential Ag Tech
In response to proposed legislation aimed at banning drones manufactured by Chinese companies, a coalition of agricultural spray drone distributors is banding together to form a grassroots industry group. This coalition, consisting of Agri Spray Drones, Bestway Ag, Drone Nerds, HSE-UAV, Pegasus Robotics, and Rantizo intends to represent, protect, and advocate for the interests of […]
