drone delivery
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Air Cargo
Matternet readies cargo drone for FAA tests
Drone technology provider to UPS Flight Forward aims for unmanned aircraft systems certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.
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Air Cargo
UPS drone deliveries to help retirees practice social distancing
Drones have taken on added importance with the coronavirus pandemic, offering ways to do tasks faster and without dangerous physical contact.
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Air Cargo
US regulations, infrastructure hold down cargo delivery by drone
Drone use for package deliveries is expected to remain largely grounded by regulatory and infrastructural hurdles during the next few years, according to Frost and…
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Technology
UPS seeks to accelerate growth of drone-delivery
Wingcopter is a German-based startup that manufactures drones that attain maximum speeds of 150 mph with a 75-mile range.
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Last Mile
How feasible are drones for last-mile delivery from a regulatory perspective?
Drones can speed up delivery times dramatically, but for the technology to be commercialized, a number of regulatory hurdles need to be cleared.
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Last Mile
The promise of on-the-go last-mile delivery models
Businesses today are looking to make last-mile deliveries as flexible as possible to ensure high-quality customer experience.
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Maritime
Commentary: Drone use by ports to increase in 2020
The use of drones and other technology will help ports streamline operations, increase safety and vigilance for drugs and pollution.
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News
Today’s Pickup: Stricter USMCA regulations might increase auto prices in the U.S.
USMCA will cost automakers $3 billion in added tariffs; Chinese EV sales plunge; U.S. holiday season will see over $1 trillion in sales.
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Europe
Drone delivery startup Skyports raises funding from DB Digital Ventures
U.K.-based drone technology startup Skyports operates across London, Los Angeles and Singapore today and plans to be a leader in urban aerial mobility.
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Last Mile
Amazon Prime Air VP touts environmental, safety benefits of drone delivery (with video)
Gur Kimchi talks about Amazon's approach to delivering packages to your doorstep via drone.
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