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These Giant Drones Could Seriously Disrupt the Shipping Industry
Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, are now used for all sorts of things, from taking out terrorists to delivering take-out. Now a tiny start-up in California’s Bay Area is working on what it hopes will be the next big thing: … Continue reading
Amazon patents idea of delivery drones with robotic wings and legs to help it land
Amazon has been awarded two patents in which it outlines propellers with robotic adjustable wingtips and legs that act as landing gears to help drones touch down on uneven surfaces. The e-commerce giant’s latest idea describes an “adjustable landing-gear extension” … Continue reading
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UPS test launches delivery drone from docking pad on roof of UPS truck
UPS is moving closer to adding drones to its delivery fleet. The Atlanta-based company just completed another test on Monday, this time launching a delivery drone from a UPS truck in suburban Tampa, Florida. The world’s largest package delivery service … Continue reading
Nevada-based Consortium completes first long-distance beyond line of sight unmanned flight
The Nevada Drone Industry set a new long-distance record for aerial package delivery flying a fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) under beyond line of sight conditions. The backdrop was an urban environment set among the scenic area of Walker Lake … Continue reading
