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Updated on April 27, 2024

Zipline founder talks about upcoming North Carolina pilot

Zipline is stateside after years of operations in Africa, marking a milestone in continuous drone delivery on the U.S. national stage.

Updated on April 27, 2024

World Economic Forum releases Advanced Drone Operator's Toolkit at Davos

The World Economic Forum has unveiled the Advanced Drone Operator's Toolkit, a guide for governments interested in commercial drones.

Updated on April 27, 2024

Vanuatu becomes site of world’s first drone-delivered vaccine

This marks the first time globally that a government has hired a commercial drone company for vaccine transport to remote areas.

Updated on April 27, 2024

Small Isles of Scotland get a close-up courtesy of drones

The islands of Canna and Sanday, separated by only a tidal channel, are now the world’s most precisely mapped islands.

Updated on April 27, 2024

Shark or dolphin? Scientists put drones to the test

Drone data helped scientists conclude that when swimmers think they see a shark, it is up to 135 times more likely to be a dolphin.

Updated on April 27, 2024

Safir project aims to harmonize rules for drone use in Europe

Safir is a corporate-led initiative in the EU to develop a standardized set of regulations for delivery routes for various types of drones.

Updated on April 27, 2024

Poison-dropping drones fight back rat invasion on island

Conservationists on the island of Seymour Norte are using drones to stop the invasive species from wreaking havoc on the ecosystem.

Updated on April 27, 2024

Pakistan using drones to plant trees and ward off climate change

Pakistan is taking steps to address climate change and plans to use drone technology for its ‘10 Billion Tree Tsunami’ project.

Updated on April 27, 2024

Oklahoma lawmakers consider drone ban over rural property

Oklahoma lawmakers are evaluating a drone bill that would ban the use of unmanned aircraft over private property in rural areas.

Updated on April 27, 2024

Net-releasing drone grenades are the latest in anti-drone tech

The grenade would release a net to catch drones as part of a growing trend of anti-drone technology.