Walmart, Zipline partner to launch ‘first-of-its-kind’ drone delivery service in U.S.
Walmart has partnered with Zipline to launch what's being described as a “first-of-its-kind” drone delivery operation in the U.S.
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Weekend Roundup: September 11, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
North Carolina A&T awarded $550K to establish Testbed of Connected Autonomous MicroTransit Vehicles
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded an interdisciplinary research team at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (North Carolina A&T) $550,000 to establish a Testbed of Connected Autonomous MicroTransit Vehicles.
Weekend Roundup: September 4, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
TomTom launches new product to ensure safe automated driving operations
TomTom (TOM2) has launched a new product for automated vehicles called TomTom RoadCheck that allows carmakers to decide where it is safe for drivers to activate their vehicles’ automated driving functions.
Speedbird Aero receives regulatory approval to operate two experimental drone delivery routes in Brazil
Speedbird Aero, a Latin American drone delivery company, has become the first company in Latin America to win regulatory approval for a drone delivery operation, as the company has received regulatory approval from Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency, also known as ANAC, to operate two experimental drone delivery routes in Brazil.
Automated trucking technology company Ike announces ‘Powered by Ike’ customer program
Automated trucking technology developer Ike has announced its “Powered by Ike” customer program.
New York UAS Test Site selected to participate in Phase 2 of UPP program
The FAA has selected the New York UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, New York and the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership in Blacksburg, Virginia to participate in phase two of the unmanned aircraft traffic management pilot program (UPP).
Conversations with AUVSI: Pratt Miller Mobility
In the third edition of “Conversations with AUVSI,” Christopher Andrews, director of Mobility & Innovation at Pratt Miller Mobility, took the time to answer some questions about Pratt Miller Mobility’s background, its Large Area Autonomous Disinfecting (LAAD) vehicle, and how the LAAD vehicle performed during a week-long demonstration in July at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This interview was conducted in mid-August.
Ardenna introduces Rail-Inspector™, the most advanced inspection and track health software for railroads and industrial rail asset owners
Ardenna introduces Rail-Inspector™, the most advanced inspection andtrack health software for railroads and industrial rail asset owners