Flying taxis could become reality in UK in next four years under new government action plan that also lays out path for routine drone deliveries
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Amazon Drones Begin Medicine Deliveries In Texas
Customers of the Amazon Pharmacy service can now receive certain prescription medications via drone delivery in Texas
US Air Force Denies Simulated AI Drone ‘Attacked’ Operator
US Air Force says simulation in which AI-powered drone attacked operator in order to achieve objectives never took place
SpaceX Restricts Ukrainian Starlink Use For Drones
Elon Musk firm takes steps to halt Ukraine's use of Starlink connectivity in engagements with Russian invaders
Drone and Robot Shopping
The logistics of the last mile have always been challenging for retailers. But, with multiple trials underway, is the future personalised delivery by autonomous drones? And will this technology be able to meet regulatory and safety regulations?
Geneva Police Ground Drone Busting Eagles
Where eagles no longer dare. Switzerland cancels its drone busting eagle duo, over uncertain success rates and safety concerns
Royal Mail Drones To Aid Postal Deliveries To Remote Locations
The Royal Mail is to increase the use of drones to assist in the delivery of the post to remote communities in the United Kingdom
Snap Releases Pocket-Sized ‘Flying Camera’ For Selfies
Snap releases Pixy 'flying camera' drone that can take selfies while flying around the user, as social media companies compete over hardware add-ons
Autonomous Drone Saves The Life Of Heart Attack Victim
A man is Sweden is alive thanks to the speedy arrival of flying medical drone that carried and delivered vital life-saving equipment
Bird Attack Forces Google To Suspend Drone Deliveries
Angry birds! Google Wing delivery drones in the Australia capital of Canberra have been grounded after being attacked by ravens
No Drone At Gatwick, Claims Former Drone Executive
There was no drone? Doubt cast on repeated drone sightings that closed Gatwick airport for days during the Christmas period in 2018
Isle Of Wight Drone Medical Delivery Trials Set To Continue
Delivery trials of medical goods to the Isle of Wight set to recommence next month as authorities look at expanding drone usage
Drone ‘Entered Gatwick Airspace’ After Losing Control
Australian-built unmanned 'flying car' rose into Gatwick airspace in 2019 incident after operator lost control and kill switch failed to work, probe finds
US To Permit Drone Operations Over Homes, Plus Night Flights
Significant development in the US for the future of drone operations will allow flights over homes, and operations at night
Amazon’s Flying Home Security Camera Sparks Privacy Debate
Always Home Cam drone from Amazon subsidiary Ring is designed to fly around homes to offer 'peace of mind', but critics say it invades privacy
Tesco To Trial Drone Delivery Service
Late to the party? UK's biggest supermarket Tesco to trial drone deliveries for small basket-sized shops in southern Ireland