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BT powers a UK-first medical drone trial

Ryan Daws — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:54:29 +0000

BT is using its network to power a transformational medical delivery trial. The UK’s largest telco by subscribers has partnered with drone specialists Skyfarer and Medical Logistics UK to conduct the country’s first over-land Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) trial. BVLOS enables drones to travel longer distances, cut delivery times, and reduce the costs... Read more »

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Drone delivery pioneer Wing expands to Ireland

Ryan Daws — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:30:26 +0000

Alphabet-subsidiary Wing is flying to Ireland for the next expansion of its drone delivery services. The company’s autonomous delivery drones pack computer vision for situational awareness and onboard flight planning and navigation systems. The drones have the ability to self-diagnose errors and respond to delivery requests on demand. Wing currently operates pilot programs in Australia,... Read more »

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Royal Mail plans fleet of 500 drones for rural deliveries

Ryan Daws — Thu, 12 May 2022 15:44:13 +0000

British postal service Royal Mail is planning to use a fleet of 500 drones for deliveries to rural locations. The pandemic reminded many of us of the vital role the humble postie plays in keeping people connected. However, many rural communities struggle to access the services we often take for granted due to their location.... Read more »

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DHL is building the first all-electric air cargo network

Ryan Daws — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:51:22 +0000

Logistics giant DHL has announced plans to build the world’s first all-electric air cargo network in partnership with Seattle-based Eviation. World leaders are set to gather in Glasgow, UK in November for the UN Climate Change Conference where it’s hoped the international community can agree on national measures to help address the global crisis. However,... Read more »

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Intel’s Mobileye will launch a fully autonomous delivery service in 2023

Ryan Daws — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:03:53 +0000

Intel subsidiary Mobileye is partnering with autonomous vehicle manufacturer Udelv to launch a fully autonomous delivery service in 2023. “Our deal with Udelv is significant for its size, scope and rapid deployment timeline, demonstrating our ability to deliver Mobileye Drive for commercial use now and in volume,” said Prof. Amnon Shashua, Mobileye president and CEO.... Read more »

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Liverpool to become a global drones leader following project launch

Ryan Daws — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:50:49 +0000

Liverpool is set to become a global leader in drones following the launch of a unique test and development area. The project, a collaboration between the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) and the Drone Major Group, is called Phoenix I and represents the first part of a larger initiative of interconnected projects designed to... Read more »

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Opinion: A secure, sustainable pathway to the IoT

Derek Bryan — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 17:12:25 +0000

Supply chains are constantly battling challenges, with unforeseen delays, restrictions and thefts causing disruption at every turn. More recently, the pandemic threatened the continuity of supply chains more severely than any event in recent memory. Lockdowns imposed across Europe and the rest of the world in response have caused disruption to the flow of goods,... Read more »

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