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 1.72
July 09, 2021
…in a new category of valuable analytics and insights.” FAA approval builds interest in American Robotics American Robotics was founded by leading roboticists from Carnegie Mellon University and Stanford University and focuses on designing, developing, and marketing drones for real-world environments. It offers Scout as a “drone-in-a-box” turnkey data service under a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) business model. American Robotics noted that Scout is the first and only drone system approved by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for automated beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations with no humans on site. In the six months since it received FAA approval, the company has…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.61
February 22, 2017
…assist in making non-urgent residential deliveries as part of the day-to-day operation. Last year, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued small unmanned aircraft systems rules that allow for some commercial use of drones and paved the way for future expanded applications. UPS was one of 35 selected from a cross section of key stakeholders to serve on the FAA’s drone advisory committee. The committee will provide the FAA recommendations on key drone integration issues that will ultimately allow for safe and secure operations of drones within the National Air Space System. Related: Customer Demands Reshaping Last-Mile Delivery Download the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.49
May 08, 2019
…quality levels required by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration [FAA] through the part and process qualification procedures.” According to Collins, the new standards could help civil, commercial, and military aircraft manufacturers, as well as producers working in space propulsion, payload, and manned space flight. The standards cover feedstock materials (WK67454), finished part properties (WK67461), system performance and reliability (WK67484); and qualification principles (WK67485). A new applications subcommittee at ASTM is developing three of the standards, and hopes to create additional standards that can cover everything from construction materials to organ regeneration. The F42 committee was originally formed in 2009. Earlier…
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 1.41
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 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 1.32
July 11, 2021
…autonomous systems. More recently, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Skyward to test cellular-connected drones and software for complex operations such as beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights and universal traffic management (UTM). The FAA is also working with American Robotics Inc. and Scientific Applications & Research Associates Inc. (SARA) on applying SARA's acoustics-based collision-avoidance technology with American Robotics' Scout drones. In February, Verizon said it would acquire incubed IT, which has built software providing autonomous navigation tools for managing mixed fleets of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in industrial settings. Robotics Business Technology will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.18
March 27, 2019
…WakeMed’s campus in August 2018 as part of the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft System Integration Pilot Program (IPP). The three-year FAA program aims to test practical applications of drones by partnering local governments with private sector companies to learn more about how this emerging technology can be safely and usefully integrated into day-to-day activities. The five IPP partners involved are the FAA, NCDOT, UPS, Matternet, and WakeMed. The program will utilize Matternet’s M2 quadcopter, which is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and can carry medical payloads weighing up to about 5 lbs. over distances of up to 12.5 miles. Throughout…
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 1.09
June 17, 2023
…nationwide Beyond Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the FAA, allowing the company to provide any US critical infrastructure site with remotely-operated automated drones without the need for site specific approvals from the FAA. A game changer for the industry, this waiver removes logistical and cost barriers, such as the need for radars or people on the ground, fueling the adoption of autonomous drone technology, according to the company. “KDT's reinvestment underlines their confidence in our ability to make companies more profitable by keeping infrastructure operational in the face of the unpredictable,” said Percepto Co-founder and CEO Dor Abuhasira. “Organizations…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.06
December 16, 2022
…“Our approach is unique; we practice safety above all else and incorporate state-of-the-art technology. Our strong relationship with the FAA has also been critical to our success as we build an infrastructure that supports growth and great career programs for operators now and in the future.” DroneUp deliveries are powered by a team of certified pilots operating within FAA guidelines to safely manage flight operations. Deliveries will be made to the safest location of the customer’s home, such as in the front or backyard or driveway, according to Walmart.
