Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.70
April 27, 2022
…have seven additional sites of operation approved by the FAA,” stated Reese Mozer, co-founder and CEO of American Robotics. “As we continue to build upon our offerings, we look forward to providing current and future customers with the tools needed to unlock scalable, autonomous drone operations that will help propel their businesses and critical industries forward.” “Not only is this a milestone for American Robotics, but it is also another signal that we have reached an inflection point in commercial drone operations in the U.S., and American Robotics is proud to be at the forefront of these industry advancements,” he…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.23
March 29, 2022
…Aviation Unmanned under a newly granted Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver allowing a delivery radius of one nautical mile – reaching thousands of potential homes, the company said. Eligible households that have opted into the service can order food via the Flytrex app. “We’re thrilled to be soaring into the Lone Star State – an outsized achievement for ultrafast home delivery,” said Yariv Bash, CEO and co-founder of Flytrex. “After establishing drone delivery as a preferred option in North Carolina, we are excited to bring our unrivaled speed and convenience to Texas, where big things happen. We look forward to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.81
March 21, 2022
…with BNSF Railway and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Pathfinder Program to study drone inspections of railway infrastructure with computer vision. After identifying a need for automated processing of the aerial imagery collected by uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), Bihrle formed the Ardenna business unit in 2017. It spun off Hampton, Va.-based Ardenna as a wholly owned subsidiary in 2021. Ardenna claimed that its system delivers objective and quantitative data, providing a comprehensive digital record of infrastructure’s condition. It added that companies can benefit from both the rapid turnaround of inspection results and the monitoring of assets over time, enabling…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.12
March 16, 2022
…proven our safety and processes and procedures to the FAA’s satisfaction.” Handle with care The company teams up with hospitals and organ procurement organizations around the country as part of its pilot organ transplant service, said Sean Connor, business development lead at MissionGO. Its MG Velos 100 drone helicopter has been used to transport kidneys, pancreases, and human tissue. While some of those flights were for testing purposes, MissionGO claims to be the only company to have delivered an organ via an unmanned aircraft that was used for transplantation in a human. Deliveries follow a pre-planned route, and the helicopter…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.43
February 17, 2022
…(UAVs) require waivers from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS). This makes it “impossible” for the drone-delivery industry to grow because somone must always monitor flights in the field, said IDTechEx. Countries such as Iceland have more permissive regulations. But this is because such countries are sparsely populated and therefore there are fewer commercial opportunities, the report noted. Some countries and regions have approved testing or semi-commercial drone delivery operations and announced deregulation plans for drones. The FAA has published proposed airworthiness criteria for the certification of 10 different unmanned aircraft…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.32
February 16, 2022
…the U.S., and it received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to expand its service to 1 mi. and 10,000 households in North Carolina. Yardstick measures year of milestones Since September 2020, Flytrex has been opeating in the “First in Flight” state, beginning in Fayetteville, N.C., and expanding to Raeford, N.C. The company said its 2021 Yardstick report is based on data from its delivery service. Flytrex said it delivered more than 12,000 items by drone last year. The average transport time was three minutes, and the fastest delivery in 1:42 minutes, according to the startup. On New Year's Eve,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.47
December 14, 2021
…co-founder and CEO of Flytrex. “This approval from the FAA will allow us to cater to the growing demand for fast and efficient on-demand delivery in suburban America. We look forward to continuing on this exciting flightpath, bringing five-minute delivery to the millions of backyards across the U.S.” Since successfully launching the world’s first fully autonomous urban drone delivery in Reykjavik, Iceland, in 2017, Flytrex said it has been helping to get drone delivery off the ground. The company said its business-to-consumer service lets retailers and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) better serve customers in suburban areas by offering lower costs, faster…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.78
November 23, 2021
…“closely and continuously” with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure the safe operation of drones in the National Airspace. It has more than 190 active waivers and authorizations with the FAA to support flights across the U.S. Walmart said it is well-positioned to be the drone delivery leader because it already has significant infrastructure in place to serve the public. The retailer has more than 4,700 stores stocked with 120,000 of the most purchased items, located within 10 miles of over 90% of the U.S. population. Walmart has also invested and worked with Zipline, Gatik, Argo AI, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.70
November 19, 2021
…of Flytrex. “We’re excited to continue working with the FAA, the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and others to bring swift, affordable, and sustainable on-demand drone delivery to more partners, communities, and consumers across the country.” Flytrex said its business-to-consumer service lets retailers and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) offer customers in suburban areas better costs, fast deliveries, and greater reach than ever before. The company said it uses commercial, aviation-grade drones and cloud systems to provide safe, swift, and sustainable services. Flytrex continues North Carolina services Flytrex’s funding round came after recent service expansions in the “First in Flight” state. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.41
October 28, 2021
…the first drone to receive U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for automated beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights without a human operator on site. The Ondas subsidiaries will move their business functions to an 18,000-sq.-ft. facility that will include 6,000 sq. ft. of flex lab space. The Waverly Oaks Park in Waltham is also home to Vecna Robotics and Veo Robotics. Reese Mozer, co-founder and CEO of American Robotics, discussed how both the drone space and his company have matured with Robotics 24/7. Identifying the need “We looked at the drone space when we started the company in 2016 and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.80
October 26, 2021
…residents and businesses in Holly Springs. Together with the FAA and NCDOT, this program will reach unprecedented heights.” Flytrex claimed that its direct-to-consumer, autonomous drone delivery service lets retailers and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) cater to a wider customer base with faster, safer, and more economical on-demand deliveries than ever before. The company said it designed its system “for on-demand drone delivery of food and retail directly to consumers’ backyards, providing unique short-range, high-bandwidth and low-margin last-mile fulfillment.” Flytrex teams up for orders To become a leader in drone delivery, Flytrex noted that it has worked closely with the U.S. Federal…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.23
October 15, 2021
…experience through ongoing engagement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). As part of this work, the company has received key authorizations from the FAA for the flight of experimental unmanned aircraft. In 2019, Reliable demonstrated remote operation of a large commercial aircraft over a metropolitan area, an aviation first for a private company in the U.S. In addition, the company announced a partnership with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as part of the Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign to further real-world flight testing of its system. “We appreciate our public-private partnership with the FAA and NASA as we work…
