Category: Zipline
FAA Staff Exodus Threatens Drone Industry Growth and Regulatory Progress
A significant wave of resignations and retirements at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is creating uncertainty for the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) community, potentially disrupting [more…]
Trump Administration Advances BVLOS and Section 2209 Drone Rules, Boosting U.S. Commercial Drone Industry
On May 14, 2025, the Trump Administration moved two pivotal drone regulations—Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations and Section 2209 critical infrastructure protections—to the [more…]
Senate Bill 1249 Proposes Radical Shift in Drone Airspace Control, Raising Industry Concerns
A new U.S. Senate bill, S.1249, the Drone Integration and Zoning Act, introduced on April 2, 2025, by Senator Mike Lee of Utah, seeks to [more…]
Amazon Seeks Zoning Approval for Prime Air Drone Delivery Center in San Antonio
In a move that could transform last-mile logistics in South Texas, Amazon has filed a zoning request with the City of San Antonio to establish [more…]
Drones Transform Everest Expeditions: Safer Routes, Cleaner Peaks
In April 2025, cargo drones soared above Everest Base Camp, assisting the Sherpa Icefall Doctors in navigating the perilous Khumbu Icefall. This marks a pivotal [more…]
Manna Aero’s Drone Delivery Revolution: Scaling Dublin Success to UK and Beyond
In Dublin’s Blanchardstown suburb, drones hum steadily above, delivering coffee and pizza in under 16 minutes—a glimpse into a future where instant, autonomous delivery could [more…]
Zipline Expands, NASA for Drone Hazards, Drone Detectors at Border, BRINC Raises 75m
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have four stories for you this week. First, Zipline expands its drone delivery services into Texas. Next, [more…]
DJI Drone AED Delivery System Saves Critical Minutes at Ski Race
Medical teams at the American Birkebeiner ski race have implemented an innovative drone-based emergency response system that delivers Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to remote locations [more…]
Manna Drone Delivery Claims Profitability Edge Over Industry Giants with Innovative Design and Operations
Dublin-based drone delivery startup Manna has announced a fresh $30 million funding round, valuing the company at over $150 million, while making the bold claim [more…]
SkyeBrowse Unveils AI-Powered Updates to Revolutionize Drone Reality Capture
SkyeBrowse, a leading drone reality capture platform, has rolled out three significant updates that leverage Artificial Intelligence to simplify and enhance 3D modeling, as announced [more…]
