This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World
Amazon has announced that its Scout delivery robots have made their way down south and are now operating in two new locations. The robots have begun delivering packages to select customers in Atlanta, Georgia and Franklin, Tennessee. (The Amazon Blog: Day One)
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Founded in 2019, Deuce Drone’s goal is to solve the last mile delivery problem for “brick and mortar” retailers by enabling drone shipment from existing stores. Leveraging the current infrastructure of its clients, Deuce Drone designs, builds and operates drone delivery systems to transform retail stores into customer fulfillment centers, which helps retailers compete with major e-commerce players through a cost-effective, technology-driven solution for same-day delivery.
Rouse Markets, Deuce Drone partner to test unmanned grocery delivery pilot program this fall
Independent grocer Rouses Markets has partnered with Deuce Drone to test an unmanned grocery delivery pilot program this fall.
The demonstration will be conducted with an Aerial Drone Delivery Interface System (ADDIS) at the Rouses Market on Airport Boulevard in Mobile, Alabama.
“Drone delivery offers the fastest, safest delivery store to door,” says Rouse Markets CEO Donny Rouse. “We should be able to get groceries to customers in 30 minutes or even less. Plus it’s more cost efficient, meaning we can save customers time and money.”
DDC's Sparrow drone to deliver healthcare related cargo for Canadian arm of transport and logistics company
With help from its sales agent Air Canada, Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) has entered into a commercial agreement with DSV Air & Sea Inc. Canada (DSV), the Canadian arm of the global transport and logistics company DSV Panalpina A/S.
Through the agreement, DSV will use DDC's Sparrow cargo drone to deliver healthcare related cargo from its warehouse in Milton, Ontario to DSV customers locally.
“We are currently flying hundreds of successful flights per month at DSV for their first route, and we are pleased to announce a second paid route with DSV,” says Michael Zahra, president & CEO of DDC.
Weekend Roundup: June 19, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World
A proof of concept experiment by a multi-institutional research team shows that deploying sterile mosquitoes via drones could accelerate efforts to control their populations and reduce insect-borne disease. The project is a collaborative effort between French, Swiss, British, Brazilian, Senegalese and other researchers, and seems to be the most effective and practical approach to releasing sterilized male mosquitoes into the wild, where they compete with the other males for food and mates but produce no offspring. (TechCrunch)
Deuce Drone to demonstrate drone delivery system for Buffalo Wild Wings Franchisee
After signing a Demonstration Agreement with Potters Wings Mobile LLC, a Buffalo Wild Wings Franchisee, Deuce Drone will demonstrate its drone delivery system at the franchisee’s Mobile, Alabama Buffalo Wild Wings sports bar.
The demonstration is expected to take place at the end of August.
“Buffalo Wild Wings is a perfect test case for Deuce Drone’s last mile delivery solution,” says Rhett Ross, CEO of Deuce Drone.
“We feel we offer Buffalo Wild Wings a significant opportunity to provide alternative means of food and drink delivery to consumers.”
ANRA Technologies, Swiggy partner to make BVLOS UAS deliveries in India
The Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has granted exemptions to two consortia led by ANRA Technologies for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) UAS operations in India.
The only company to receive approvals for both its consortia, ANRA Technologies will initially focus on delivering food items in the cities of Ropar and Etah.
The ANRA-led consortium includes partners such as Swiggy, which is one of India’s largest online food delivery platforms. The Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, and drone service provider BetterDrones will work together on the endeavor.
Weekend Roundup: June 12, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World
To ensure that kids read this summer, Wing has begun delivering books to students of the Christiansburg, Virginia school district. The idea behind the deliveries came from Kelly Passek, a middle-school librarian who works for Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. Passek was one of the first customers of Wing’s drone delivery service launched in Christiansburg last year. (Washington Post)
Drone Delivery Canada launching UAS delivery service for Ontario's Beausoleil First Nation Community
With the assistance of Air Canada and the Pontiac Group, Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) has entered into a commercial agreement with The David McAntony Gibson Foundation (operating as GlobalMedic) to use its drone delivery technology to provide service to the Beausoleil First Nation Community (BFN) in Ontario.
A variety of donors provided funding for the project, including the OEC Group (Canada), which is a global logistics provider that services clients in all major industries including aerospace, healthcare, global retail, automotive and manufacturing.
“DDC and OEC have been looking for an opportunity to partner. When the chance popped up to help the Beausoleil First Nation community, it was an easy decision to make,” says Landon Bibeau, CMO of the OEC Group.
Weekend Roundup: May 29, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World
In an effort to help families in need, Optimus Ride will use its self-driving shuttles to deliver meals to a waterfront development in Washington, D.C. called the Yards. Optimus Ride’s fleet will distribute the meal kits to the families on a weekly basis, serving a total of 5,000 meals. (VentureBeat)
