Package deliveries by drone will soon be a reality in the Dallas area, as the Federal Aviation Administration works to evolve its regulations to keep up with changing technology.
Walmart and Wing Team, an on-demand drone delivery provider, are teaming up to offer airborne delivery to 60,000 potential customers in the Dallas metro area.
It appears that drones are poised to add their fair share of disruption to how fleets operate — particularly those engaged in middle- and last-mile delivery operations.
In partnership with DroneUp, Walmart plans to expand its delivery network to 34 sites by the end of the year, providing the potential to reach four million U.S. households across six states.
FedEx Express plans to test Elroy Air’s Chaparral autonomous air cargo system within the company’s middle-mile logistics operations.
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An FAA ruling on drone flights removes the requirement to operate within line of sight, which had previously restricted the viability of drone use in the commercial sector.
The FAA awarded Amazon a Part 135 air carrier certificate, which is also held by UPS and Wing, owned by Google’s parent Alphabet.
The tests, which were also conducted by Virginia Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) and DroneUp, evaluated the commercial drone industry’s ability to assist the U.S. healthcare system during the coronavirus crisis.
According to Workhorse CEO Duane Hughes, the company has seen growing interest in its delivery drone as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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