drone delivery

Jumia, Zipline Partner to Bring eCommerce Drone Delivery to Ghana
Jumia, Zipline Partner to Bring eCommerce Drone Delivery to Ghana
September 01, 2022  |  eCommerce

Pan-African eCommerce giant Jumia has teamed up with logistics company Zipline to deliver household goods to remote parts of Ghana via drone. According to media...

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Drone Delivery Services Shape Africa’s Healthcare Space
Drone Delivery Services Shape Africa’s Healthcare Space
August 08, 2022  |  Healthcare

In the 21st century, autonomous flying vehicles known as drones have crossed over from science fiction to reality. Applications of drones include surveillance, filmography and...

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Restaurant Roundup: Jersey Mike’s Trials Drone Delivery; Grubhub Promises New Yorkers Free Lunch
Restaurant Roundup: Jersey Mike’s Trials Drone Delivery; Grubhub Promises New Yorkers Free Lunch
May 13, 2022  |  Restaurant Roundup

Sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s Subs is taking its delivery routes to the skyways. The Manasquan, New Jersey-based chain announced Thursday (May 12) that it is...

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Google’s Parent Alphabet Pursues Broader Drone Rights For Wing
Google’s Parent Alphabet Pursues Broader Drone Rights For Wing
April 23, 2021  |  Delivery

Alphabet subsidiary Wing is looking to expand its delivery drone operations to allow flight control from a central command hub, Bloomberg reported on Friday (April...

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The Drones Are Coming To One Of 78 Million Backyards Near You
The Drones Are Coming To One Of 78 Million Backyards Near You
July 29, 2020  |  Delivery

“Please put seat backs and tray tables in their upright and locked position. Your monthly subscription box of (fill in the blank) will be descending...

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UCSD Tests New Drone Deliveries For Medical Products
UCSD Tests New Drone Deliveries For Medical Products
January 30, 2020  |  Delivery

A new drone delivery program by Matternet, and operated by UPS, will fly blood samples and other medical necessities to those in need, according to...

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UPS Teams With CVS For Drone Delivery Of Prescriptions 
UPS Teams With CVS For Drone Delivery Of Prescriptions 
November 05, 2019  |  Delivery

UPS on Tuesday (Nov. 5) announced that its drone delivery subsidiary, UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF), has completed the first residential drone deliveries to consumers of...

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Retail Pulse: Walgreens To Test Drone Deliveries; Walmart To Relaunch Scoop
Retail Pulse: Walgreens To Test Drone Deliveries; Walmart To Relaunch Scoop
September 20, 2019  |  Retail

Retailers are testing drone delivery to grow their omnichannel offerings and provide “store to door” on-demand service to their customers. Walgreens, in one case, plans...

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Zomato Tests Drone Delivery
Zomato Tests Drone Delivery
June 12, 2019  |  Delivery

To traverse routes that are densely populated, food delivery service Zomato is taking to the skies: The company says it has made a successful test...

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