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Flytrex scales shared drone traffic system with thousands of coordinated flights

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Flytrex says it has reached a new milestone in commercial drone delivery after scaling shared airspace operations to thousands of coordinated flights per month without any reported airspace conflicts.

The company said the achievement comes less than a year after it became one of the first commercial drone operators in the United States to use an automated Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) service for coordinating flights in shared airspace.

The milestone was achieved as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) UTM Operational Evaluation, which allows multiple drone operators to exchange real-time flight intent data and automatically adjust routes to avoid conflicts without manual coordination. [Read more…] about Flytrex scales shared drone traffic system with thousands of coordinated flights

Wing and Walmart expand drone delivery network to seven new US metro areas

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Drone delivery company Wing and retail giant Walmart are expanding what they describe as the largest residential drone delivery network in the United States, adding seven new metropolitan areas as they work toward a goal of reaching 40 million Americans by 2027.

The expansion will bring drone delivery services to Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Salt Lake City.

The move increases the companies’ planned service footprint to nearly 20 US markets and follows Walmart’s recent announcement that its drone delivery operations had surpassed one million deliveries. [Read more…] about Wing and Walmart expand drone delivery network to seven new US metro areas

Flytrex opens drone manufacturing facility in Dallas

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Flytrex, an autonomous drone food delivery service, has announced the opening of a drone manufacturing and maintenance facility in Pilot Point, Texas, as the company accelerates its push to build a network of 60 delivery sites across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro by mid-2027.

The facility – capable of assembling thousands of drones annually – will serve as the operational backbone for the company’s expansion in the region, building on recent commercial partnerships with DoorDash and Uber Eats, two of the largest food delivery platforms in the world.

The news comes shortly after Flytrex unveiled the Sky2, its next-generation delivery drone with an industry-leading 8.8 lb payload capacity, which will be assembled at the new Pilot Point facility. The nearly 8,000 square foot facility includes a closed warehouse as well as a secure outdoor area for test flights. [Read more…] about Flytrex opens drone manufacturing facility in Dallas

Canadian Drone Regulations and Testing Explained: Introduction to Canadian Drone Testing

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Canada has become one of the leading countries in drone technology and innovation. From snowy mountain regions to crowded urban areas, the country provides a perfect environment for testing advanced drone systems. A Canadian drone test is more than just flying a small machine in the sky.

It represents the future of transportation, security, farming, mapping, and even emergency rescue operations. Over the last few years, drones have evolved from simple recreational gadgets into highly intelligent machines capable of performing complex tasks with precision and speed.

The rise of drone testing in Canada is connected to the country’s focus on technological advancement and safety regulations. Companies, universities, and government agencies work together to test drones in real-world environments. [Read more…] about Canadian Drone Regulations and Testing Explained: Introduction to Canadian Drone Testing

Flytrex drones can now deliver two large Little Caesars pizzas to your door

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Flytrex, a provider of on-demand drone food delivery, and Little Caesars, one of the largest Pizza chains in the world, are partnering to expand drone delivery with a new drone capable of delivering dinner for an entire family.

Powered by Flytrex’s new Sky2 drone, customers can now receive two large pizzas and sodas in a single drone delivery, a first for on-demand food delivery by air.

Flytrex’s new Sky2 drone makes the partnership possible by carrying up to 8.8 pounds, the largest carrying capacity of any food delivery drone available today. [Read more…] about Flytrex drones can now deliver two large Little Caesars pizzas to your door

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

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

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

LAPP ‘cuts labor and boosts accuracy’ with autonomous drone inventory solution

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Corvus Robotics, a provider of autonomous inventory management, says LAPP USA has deployed the Corvus One system at its 134,000-square-foot facility in Brownsburg, Indiana.

LAPP, a global provider of industrial cables and connectivity solutions, selected Corvus One to modernize warehouse operations and strengthen service for its customers. [Read more…] about LAPP ‘cuts labor and boosts accuracy’ with autonomous drone inventory solution

Voliro raises $23 million to develop ‘aerial robotics for infrastructure’

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Voliro, a Swiss pioneer in aerial robotics – or drones, as some would call them, announced an extension of its Series A round, bringing the total raised to $23 million.

Voliro’s Series A extension saw new participation from noa venture capital and the addition of a debt facility from UBS.

The original round was led by Cherry Ventures. This additional capital will accelerate the development and global deployment of Voliro’s “autonomous aerial inspection robots” – designed to modernize infrastructure maintenance, enhance industrial safety, and address growing workforce shortages.

Built on a patented tiltable-rotor design and equipped with interchangeable sensor payloads, the Voliro T platform represents a new standard in intelligent, contact-based inspection. [Read more…] about Voliro raises $23 million to develop ‘aerial robotics for infrastructure’