Weekend Roundup: May 29, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
News
EHang granted approval to use EHang 216 passenger-grade AAV for air logistics purposes
EHang has obtained the world’s first commercial pilot operation approval to use passenger-grade autonomous aerial vehicles (AAVs) for the purpose of air logistics. The approval came from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), and is for the EHang 216 AAV.
Nuro to deliver prescriptions and essential items using autonomous vehicles in Houston
Nuro has officially entered into the health space with its announced partnership with CVS Pharmacy.
Novant Health, Zipline delivering PPE and medical supplies to frontline medical teams in NC
Novant Health Inc., a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system headquartered in North Carolina, has partnered with Zipline to launch America’s first emergency drone logistics operation by a hospital for its pandemic response.
Weekend Roundup: May 22, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
Volansi receives Airmanship Special Award from African Drone Forum
The African Drone Forum awarded Volansi the Airmanship Special Award for its outstanding participation and operational excellence during the Lake Kivu Challenge unmanned aerial vehicle flying competitions.
Weekend Roundup: May 15, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
Locomation to test its autonomous truck platforms at Ohio’s Transportation Research Center
Locomation, the provider of what it calls the world’s first trucking technology platform to offer human-guided autonomous convoying, has announced a research project with the Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC) in East Liberty, Ohio.
Weekend Roundup: May 8, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
Dive Delivery granted permission to conduct drone deliveries in California
A delivery service focusing on residential and commercial drone delivery called Dive Delivery has received permission from the FAA to perform drone deliveries under existing Part 107 rules and regulations.