DRONES Cargo drones tackle the middle mile Technology advances are helping get van-sized loads of freight closer to the consumer faster—via air and without a pilot. March 26, 2024 Victoria Kickham No Comments Technology advances are helping get van-sized loads of freight closer to the consumer faster—via air and without a pilot. Read More
INBOUND Tech startup brings “smart mailboxes” to Antigua Arrive Technology to deploy 25 units on Caribbean island by May. March 8, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Arrive Technology to deploy 25 units on Caribbean island by May.Read More
Air Force runs trials with autonomous cargo planes Service tests aircraft from Pyka, Xwing to prime new tech in commercial markets February 16, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Service tests aircraft from Pyka, Xwing to prime new tech in commercial marketsRead More
Arrive Technology plans to go public through merger with Canadian toothbrush vendor Arrive also acquires fellow smart mailbox provider AirBox Technologies to drive development of app-controlled package delivery systems December 18, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Arrive also acquires fellow smart mailbox provider AirBox Technologies to drive development of app-controlled package delivery systemsRead More
California firm flies autonomous cargo plane in test flight Flight of a Cessna 208B Caravan with no one on board was an aviation first, Reliable Robotics says December 7, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Flight of a Cessna 208B Caravan with no one on board was an aviation first, Reliable Robotics saysRead More
Gartner: Organizations will adopt far more mobile robots than flying drones in next three years Forecast says trend is driven by labor shortages, challenges retaining talent, and technology advances August 18, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Forecast says trend is driven by labor shortages, challenges retaining talent, and technology advancesRead More
Gather AI acquires Ware in merger of warehouse drone vendors Venture-backed startups will combine platforms to address accelerating move toward digital transformation June 27, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Venture-backed startups will combine platforms to address accelerating move toward digital transformationRead More
Smart mailbox firm Arrive plans for Nasdaq launch in 2024 Crowdfunded company prepares to go public with network for autonomous drone and robotic parcel delivery. June 21, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Crowdfunded company prepares to go public with network for autonomous drone and robotic parcel delivery.Read More
Autonomous cargo plane maker lands $7 million tax credit Pyka’s Pelican Cargo model can haul 400 pounds of payload for 200 miles. May 4, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Pyka’s Pelican Cargo model can haul 400 pounds of payload for 200 miles. Read More
Maersk deploys indoor drones for warehouse inventory counts Battery-powered flying cameras from Verity patrol DCs on nights and weekends. January 30, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Battery-powered flying cameras from Verity patrol DCs on nights and weekends. Read More