Articles by tag: Drone Delivery

In recent years, drones have flexed their usefulness for a multitude of purposes, from surveying in the construction industry, to risk assessment in telecommunications, to most recently, drone deliveries. This growth is bearing out in the numbers, too; commercial drone sales, since 2016, have experienced more than 900% growth, with projections placing sales in the […]

It is difficult to believe that in the United States, we are preparing to commemorate our second Thanksgiving since COVID-19 impacted several end-user industries that utilize unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS” or “drones”). The costs many of these sectors continue to incur as a result of the pandemic cannot be overstated. However, as the sun sets […]

After UPS received the FAA’s first Part 135 certification for drone delivery in 2019, especially BVLOS delivery, the possibility of commercialized mass drone delivery became a reality. Fast-forward to 2021, and Alphabet’s Wing announced it crossed 100,000 drone deliveries, a massive milestone for consistency and a scaled future. As UAVs continue their path towards delivery […]

The FAA announced earlier this summer that they are compiling a new advisory board to create the rules for drones to fly beyond line of visual site, paving the way for widespread drone delivery. Tyler Kern checked in with entrepreneur Ryan Walsh on how the future of drone delivery will reshape the infrastructure of smart […]

The Commercial UAV Expo kicks off next week in Las Vegas and drone delivery will be one of the technologies at the forefront of the discussion. The industry is seeing delivery companies hit some major milestones such as Wing being on pace for 100,000 deliveries by the end of the year. But one major […]

Drone delivery has hit a couple of recent mile stones that add credibility to its future. Wing is on track to reach 100,000 deliveries by the end of the year, and a recent study showed that drone delivery is set to be 90% cheaper than a car based delivery service. To get some perspective on […]

Both pilots and companies are navigating a thin line between security and innovation. Host Grant Guillot talks with leaders, influencers, and experts across the drone industry to guide us through the complex web of technology and policy in the United States.   The challenges around drone delivery often go into several buckets—line of sight limitations and safety […]

Both pilots and companies are navigating a thin line between security and innovation. Host Grant Guillot talks with leaders, influencers, and experts across the drone industry to guide us through the complex web of technology and policy in the United States.   This could be the golden age of drone delivery. However, like any form of logistics, […]

Bentonville, AR – Retail giant Walmart recently announced a partnership with DroneUp intended to make it the premier retailer for drone deliveries. The partnership backs up a similar joining in April of the retailer and Cruise, an all-electric autonomous vehicle company, that will also change the delivery landscape. The drone program will begin to […]