Drones

Deliveries of automated defibrillators by drone beat paramedics by seven minutes to simulated cardiac arrest patients during round of test flights in Canada.

Diesel prices could spike by over 20% overnight due to the market coming to grips with the biggest blackswan event to hit oil in over a decade. On Friday night, while most of the U.S. was settling in for a weekend of high school, college and professional football, the world’s second largest oil producer was […]

A new partnership between Xcel Energy and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allows drones to inspect power lines out of human sight in eight states – Colorado, Michigan, MInnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin.

Drones may be one of the key answers to last-mile delivery. Read about how drones are being used around the world.

U.S. next day air volumes set the pace for UPS’ second-quarter results

Drones could someday deliver thousands of packages a day, but who will monitor all this air traffic?

Supply chains are embracing cutting-edge technology, in an attempt to reduce costs and increase efficiency. However, it is critical to understand which technologies to invest in to stay away from tilting the delicate balance of value chains.

You may have to become a super-shipper of choice. Don’t underestimate Walmart

Senior Vice President Michael Zahra replaces co-founder Tony Di Benedetto less than a week after company inks deal with Air Canada.

Amazon rolls out new hybrid drone design with independent sensors for enhanced safety

Agreement between Canada’s largest airline and Drone Delivery Canada creates a platform to roll out autonomous cargo aircraft on a large scale.

Secretary Chao spoke on the need for addressing legitimate public concerns on safety, security and privacy in futuristic transport technology, without hampering innovation.

A few years ago the idea of using drones for last-mile delivery were just an idea. But the idea is becoming a reality in China, Indonesia and now the USA. Read Market Expert Cathy Roberson’s views on the use of drones for last-mile delivery.

Toronto firm courting couriers as it expands beyond pilot projects.

Drone Delivery Canada’s expanded offering brings C$10 million – a month after announcement of long-range Condor model.

As the U.S. government works to ease restrictions on where drones can fly, they could become an attractive target for hackers.

Shipping trends of 2019 are requiring established freight carriers to evolve their operational models. UPS is developing more super-hubs to facilitate growth through handling more high margin shipments.

Bell Flight wants to introduce autonomous air taxis in 2020.

Other highlights: Drones wreak havoc, Amazon goes to school

Zipline has focused on humanitarian needs, delivering medical supplies to rural communities around the world.