DJI announces its first-ever delivery drone, the FlyCart 30

Although DJI is probably the best-known manufacturer of consumer and cinematography drones, it hasn’t ventured into the world of delivery drones … until last week, that is. The company’s recently unveiled FlyCart 30 (FC30) is now set to join the growin… Continue reading DJI announces its first-ever delivery drone, the FlyCart 30

Pterodyamics scales up its remarkable dihedral Transwing eVTOL

Fresh video shows that one of the most fascinating eVTOL aircraft designs we’ve seen is now flying at larger scale. The Transwing platform uses a unique dihedral folding wing system to move between hover and cruise modes, unlocking huge advantages.Cont… Continue reading Pterodyamics scales up its remarkable dihedral Transwing eVTOL

Whale-chasing drones are a marine science game-changer, study reveals

They’re some of the world’s largest mammals, but whales are notoriously difficult for scientists to gather good intel on. While surface populations can be counted and watched, observational research is limited given the animals spend around 95% of thei… Continue reading Whale-chasing drones are a marine science game-changer, study reveals

BMT Sparrow tech uses autonomous modules to steer drone-delivered goods

If a drone is large and powerful enough to carry packages long distances, then that drone is likely too big and noisy to be landing in amongst trees, houses and bystanders. The BMT Sparrow system could help, by autonomously steering lowered loads.Conti… Continue reading BMT Sparrow tech uses autonomous modules to steer drone-delivered goods

Self-steering droids define Zipline’s new Platform 2 drone delivery service

When we last heard about Zipline, the California company was using parachutes to drop packages from its delivery drones to the ground. The firm’s just-announced Platform 2 (P2) system, however, lowers loads inside of self-steering “droids.”Continue Rea… Continue reading Self-steering droids define Zipline’s new Platform 2 drone delivery service

SUCOM tech makes for better cellular comms with delivery drones

While short-range radio remote control may be fine for consumer drones, long-distance delivery drones often use cellular networks to communicate with their operators. A new mobile network system could make the latter method much more reliable.Continue … Continue reading SUCOM tech makes for better cellular comms with delivery drones

Pelican Cargo unveiled as world’s largest autonomous electric cargo plane

Back in 2020, California-based startup Pyka launched an autonomous electric crop duster called the Pelican. Now the company has developed a cargo-carrying version that’s billed as the world’s largest autonomous electric cargo airplane.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Pelican Cargo unveiled as world’s largest autonomous electric cargo plane

Undefined claims 4.5-min flight for its “silent” ion-propulsion drone

Florida’s “silent” flying dish-rack, powered by ionic propulsion, is on track for commercial rollout in 2024, according to Undefined Technologies, which has released new outdoor flight test video. We remain curious, but unconvinced it’ll be viable.Cont… Continue reading Undefined claims 4.5-min flight for its “silent” ion-propulsion drone

Landmark approval edges Matternet’s delivery drone toward everyday use

Startup Matternet has been operating at the edge of drone delivery technology for years, and has now taken an important step forward. The company’s M2 drone has received a Type Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the first non… Continue reading Landmark approval edges Matternet’s delivery drone toward everyday use