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Drone radar company Echodyne to open $40 million new manufacturing facility in Washington state

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Echodyne, a radar platform company, has announced a major near-term expansion in its advanced radar production capacity.

Echodyne’s new 86,350-square-foot facility in Washington state will provide enough manufacturing and warehouse space to produce and ship more than 30,000 radars per year.

The company’s modular manufacturing approach allows production capacity to flex to match varying demand across product lines as well as seamlessly introducing new product lines and capabilities. [Read more…] about Drone radar company Echodyne to open $40 million new manufacturing facility in Washington state

Corvus Robotics launches new drones for autonomous inventory in sub-zero warehouses

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Corvus Robotics, a provider of physical AI robotic systems including drones for logistics and warehousing operations, has launched the Corvus One for Cold Chain, an autonomous inventory management system engineered to operate continuously in freezer environments ranging from minus-20 degrees Fahrenheit to ambient temperatures.

Designed to withstand extreme cold, airflow, frost, and condensation, the system delivers frequent, accurate inventory cycle counts without human intervention, enabling operators to maintain real-time visibility while keeping labor and equipment out of harsh freezer conditions. [Read more…] about Corvus Robotics launches new drones for autonomous inventory in sub-zero warehouses

Wing launches drone delivery for Walmart in Greater Houston in biggest expansion yet

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Wing and Walmart are ringing in the new year with ultra-fast drone delivery across Greater Houston, marking the start of the most ambitious year of growth yet.

Greater Houston’s urban spread, growing population and demand for speed and convenience make it the ideal first market of the year for Walmart and Wing’s continued drone delivery expansion.

The service offers Houstonians a fast and fresh way to get essentials, delivering everything from last-minute items like baby wipes to forgotten dinner ingredients such as fresh tomatoes or ground beef, in as fast as 30 minutes. [Read more…] about Wing launches drone delivery for Walmart in Greater Houston in biggest expansion yet

Wing and Walmart expand drone delivery to 150 new stores coast to coast

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Wing and Walmart are embarking on the next chapter of the world’s largest drone delivery expansion to evolve our service from a regional success into a delivery option across the nation.

We are scaling ultra-fast service to an additional 150 Walmart stores over the next year, bringing the convenience of drone delivery to more than 40 million Americans.

Walmart and Wing will establish a network of over 270 drone delivery locations by 2027, stretching from Los Angeles to Miami. The question is no longer if Wing and Walmart will deliver to your city, it’s when. [Read more…] about Wing and Walmart expand drone delivery to 150 new stores coast to coast

Ras Al Khaimah sets new record with spectacular New Year’s Eve drone show

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Ras Al Khaimah – one of the seven emirates, along with Dubai and Abu Dhabi, that make up the United Arab Emirates – rang in 2026 with a spectacular 15-minute drones and fireworks display that set a new Guinness World Records title for the “Largest aerial display of a phoenix formed by multirotors/drones”.

The highlight of the celebration was an awe-inspiring drone performance that transformed the night sky into a living canvas.

At the heart of this display was the record-breaking Phoenix, a mythical symbol of renewal, optimism, and rebirth, echoing Ras Al Khaimah’s own transformation and ambition to continuously reimagine its future. [Read more…] about Ras Al Khaimah sets new record with spectacular New Year’s Eve drone show

Wing and Walmart launch Metro Atlanta’s first drone delivery service

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Wing and Walmart are launching ultra-fast drone delivery in Metro Atlanta, bringing an essential time-saver to tens of thousands of homes just in time for the busy holiday shopping rush.

Beginning December 3, the service will be available from six Walmart stores across Metro Atlanta. [Read more…] about Wing and Walmart launch Metro Atlanta’s first drone delivery service

Palladyne AI and Draganfly partner to enable advanced autonomous operations and swarming capabilities

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Palladyne AI, a developer of artificial intelligence software for robotic platforms in the defense and commercial sectors, and Draganfly, a developer of drone solutions and systems, are to collaborate to further enhance the capabilities of Draganfly’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms with Palladyne Pilot AI software.

Palladyne Pilot is an edge-based, platform-agnostic, intelligent swarming and collaborative AI software designed to transform multiple UAVs into a seamlessly collaborating team, all managed by a single operator who remains “on the loop”.

By employing sensor fusion from diverse sources, Pilot enables drones to independently and collaboratively track targets while dynamically interfacing with autopilots. [Read more…] about Palladyne AI and Draganfly partner to enable advanced autonomous operations and swarming capabilities

Airbound secures $8.65 million seed funding to expand drone deliveries business

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Airbound, an Indian autonomous delivery logistics company specializing in blended-wing-body aircraft, has announced $8.65 million in seed funding and a pilot partnership with Narayana Health.

The round was led by Lachy Groom, co-founder of Physical Intelligence, with participation from Humba Ventures and continued participation from Lightspeed.

This seed round also includes investment from senior leaders at Tesla, SpaceX, and Anduril, reflecting deep conviction from operators who have scaled complex hardware and autonomy programs. [Read more…] about Airbound secures $8.65 million seed funding to expand drone deliveries business

Matternet pilots drone delivery in Los Angeles with Dave’s Hot Chicken

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Matternet, the developer of the world’s leading urban drone delivery system, is partnering with Dave’s Hot Chicken to launch a drone delivery pilot, a first for the fast-casual leader.

The service will debut in Northridge, a Los Angeles suburb, where eligible residents will be able to order Dave’s Hot Chicken through the Dave’s app and receive it directly to their homes via Matternet’s autonomous M2 drones – arriving hot, fresh, and fast.

Andreas Raptopoulos, founder and CEO of Matternet, says: “Each day, more than 10 million food deliveries move through our cities in 2-ton cars, adding traffic and pollution. [Read more…] about Matternet pilots drone delivery in Los Angeles with Dave’s Hot Chicken

Interview: Why Uber’s new drone delivery partnership could succeed where its earlier Uber Elevate project struggled

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The promise of drone delivery has hovered on the horizon for more than a decade, but only now is it beginning to look commercially viable.

Advances in regulation, autonomy, and cost-efficiency are transforming drones from experimental novelties into serious contenders for last-mile logistics.

At the centre of this shift is the broader field of uncrewed technology – a sector that encompasses everything from aerial drones to maritime systems and ground robots, and which is increasingly shaping how goods, data, and services move across modern economies. [Read more…] about Interview: Why Uber’s new drone delivery partnership could succeed where its earlier Uber Elevate project struggled