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BLUE BEAR LAUNCHES AIR DRUIDS MEDICAL DELIVERY PROGRAMME

Jan 20, 2021

BLUE BEAR LAUNCHES AIR DRUIDS MEDICAL DELIVERY PROGRAMME

Blue Bear Systems announces the launch of its Autonomous Intelligent Robotic DRones for Unmanned Integrated Delivery System (AIR DRUIDS)...

More from Skyports: Head of Technology, Jef Geudens (the road ahead for BVLOS in UK)

Jan 8, 2021

More from Skyports: Head of Technology, Jef Geudens (the road ahead for BVLOS in UK)

By Chris Stonor UK Drone delivery company, Skyports, is busy telling the world about its vision of the future this New Year, using the...

A First: Manna drone delivery applies for EU operator’s licence

Jan 8, 2021

A First: Manna drone delivery applies for EU operator’s licence

By Chris Stonor Ireland’s drone delivery company, Manna Aero, has become the first company to apply to the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA)...

Israeli drone company preparing to deliver Covid-19 vaccine to the country’s populace

Jan 7, 2021

Israeli drone company preparing to deliver Covid-19 vaccine to the country’s populace

By Chris Stonor Gadfin, the Rehevot-based drone company are setting-up a trailblazing solution to combat the Covid-19 pandemic for the...

U.S. Arkansas: Walmart hope for new drone delivery and launch hub in Pea Ridge

Jan 6, 2021

U.S. Arkansas: Walmart hope for new drone delivery and launch hub in Pea Ridge

By Chris Stonor The American supermarket chain, Walmart, is hoping the Planning Commission of Arkansas City, Pea Ridge, will agree to the...

“These are incredibly exciting opportunities… the scope of what we can achieve is expanding rapidly”

Jan 5, 2021

“These are incredibly exciting opportunities… the scope of what we can achieve is expanding rapidly”

By Chris Stonor UK drone delivery company, Skyports, had an excellent 2020 and understandably, the company posted an article on its...

Canadian researchers explore drone delivery of medical supplies to remote communities

Jan 5, 2021

Canadian researchers explore drone delivery of medical supplies to remote communities

By Chris Stonor Canadian researchers are exploring drone delivery of medical supplies and goods to Canada’s remote communities, reports...

UK 2020: The year public perception of drone delivery changed forever

Dec 21, 2020

UK 2020: The year public perception of drone delivery changed forever

By Chris Stonor Some might say it is perverse that a pandemic responsible for killing – to date – 1.65 million people worldwide has been...

USA: New drone program developed to deliver PPE to Eastern Kentuckians

Dec 19, 2020

USA: New drone program developed to deliver PPE to Eastern Kentuckians

By Chris Stonor Eastern Kentucky is the latest region of America that is using drones during the pandemic to deliver medical healthcare...

Covid-19: India consider use of drones to assist despatching vaccine to 1.4 billion people

Dec 18, 2020

Covid-19: India consider use of drones to assist despatching vaccine to 1.4 billion people

By Chris Stonor India face a gigantic task in vaccinating their vast population, but some experts are considering the deployment of...

UK’s inaugural drone freight flight takes to the sky between Land’s End and Isles of Scilly

Dec 14, 2020

UK’s inaugural drone freight flight takes to the sky between Land’s End and Isles of Scilly

By Chris Stonor The first ever drone freight flight between UKs Land’s End airport and the Isles of Scilly St Mary’s Island too place...

Drone delivery to IOW gains “award commendation for groundbreaking project”

Dec 14, 2020

Drone delivery to IOW gains “award commendation for groundbreaking project”

By Chris Stonor The medical drone delivery trials from Southampton to the Isle of Wight (IOW) which began in April has been commended in...

Watch video: “Drones may be used around rural U.S. to deliver Covid-19 vaccines” say WRAL-TV

Dec 11, 2020

Watch video: “Drones may be used around rural U.S. to deliver Covid-19 vaccines” say WRAL-TV

By Chris Stonor “It’s all hands on deck!” says the WRAL-TV anchor on the hot topic of the Covid-19 vaccine and how to deliver it to...

India: Uttarakhand State trial drones to deliver Covid-19 vaccine

Dec 7, 2020

India: Uttarakhand State trial drones to deliver Covid-19 vaccine

By Chris Stonor In the Indian State of Uttarakhand, a trial was carried out recently, where a fixed-wing drone flew a vaccine in an...

UK: Drones may soon be deployed to deliver Covid-19 vaccine to Isles of Scilly

Dec 4, 2020

UK: Drones may soon be deployed to deliver Covid-19 vaccine to Isles of Scilly

By Chris Stonor Drones are being seriously considered to deliver Covid-19 vaccines to the Isles of Scilly, reports bbc.co.uk. Kate...

Germany: Matternet commences BVLOS medical drone deliveries at Labor Berlin

Nov 19, 2020

Germany: Matternet commences BVLOS medical drone deliveries at Labor Berlin

S-based Matternet, a leading developer of urban drone services, announced this week the commencement of medical deliveries at Labor...

Watch Video: Walmart partners to deploy drones for delivery of Covid-19 test kits to U.S. El Paso

Nov 17, 2020

Watch Video: Walmart partners to deploy drones for delivery of Covid-19 test kits to U.S. El Paso

Watch Video: Walmart partners to deploy drones for delivery of Covid-19 test kits to U.S. El Paso homes El Paso is the next American city...

Medical delivery drone to trial BVLOS flights between two Netherlands’ cities

Nov 13, 2020

Medical delivery drone to trial BVLOS flights between two Netherlands’ cities

By Chris Stonor For the first time in the Netherlands, a medical delivery drone will soon fly between two hospitals. The flight will...

Developing Story: Zipline prepares for medical drone operations in Israel

Nov 13, 2020

Developing Story: Zipline prepares for medical drone operations in Israel

By Chris Stonor Earlier this week Urban Air Mobility News covered a story concerning the U.S. drone delivery company, Zipline, and their...

“Global medical drone market to grow at CAGR of 31.6% to 2027” – Polaris Market Research

Nov 5, 2020

“Global medical drone market to grow at CAGR of 31.6% to 2027” – Polaris Market Research

The global medical drones market was valued at USD 110.9 million in 2019 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 31.6% to 2027, according to...

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