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ArcherFRS Powers Nation’s First EMS-Driven Whole Blood Drone Delivery Program with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and Tampa General Hospital
Archer First Response Systems (ArcherFRS) today underscored its central role in enabling the nation’s first EMS-driven pre-hospital whole blood drone delivery program, developed in partnership with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR), Tampa General Hospital (TGH), OneBlood, the University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine, and the Florida Center for Emergency Medical Services. ArcherFRS drone The program will station…
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Tampa General Hospital Prepares to Deploy First-in-the-Nation Whole Blood Drone Delivery Program in Partnership With Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and Archer First Response Systems
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) today announced the launch of the nation’s first EMS-driven drone delivery program for pre-hospital whole blood delivery. The initiative will decrease the amount of time needed to deliver lifesaving blood directly to the scene of traumatic injuries, offering patients a better chance at survival. Exterior photo of the Tampa General Hospital campus on Davis Islands. The program,…
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Amprius and Matternet Partner to Advance Drone Delivery
Amprius Technologies, Inc. (“Amprius” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AMPX), a leader in silicon anode lithium-ion batteries, and Matternet, the world’s only FAA Type Certified drone delivery company, today announced a strategic collaboration to advance the performance and economics of autonomous aerial delivery through high-energy density silicon anode cells. Amprius cells are now deployed in Matternet’s M2 aircraft, and the companies are extending their…
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Uber Partners with Flytrex to Launch Drone Delivery
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and Flytrex, Inc. today announced a strategic partnership and Uber’s first investment in drone delivery, marking a major step forward in the future of autonomous logistics. Expected to begin with Uber Eats pilot markets in the U.S. by the end of the year, the new service combines Flytrex’s proven autonomous drone delivery system with Uber’s…
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Walmart’s Drone Delivery Takes Flight in Florida with DroneUp
Santa’s sleigh may not be the only thing seen flying in the skies of Florida. Walmart’s drone delivery service is now available for select customers in the Tampa and Orlando areas. The new delivery option will be fulfilled from 7 stores, making it easier than ever for customers to grab those last-minute gifts. No assistance from Rudolph needed. “Our mission…
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Walmart and DroneUp Announce First Multi-Site Commercial Drone Delivery Operations
DroneUp, LLC, a leading global provider of drone technology and services, and Walmart announced today the first multi-site commercial drone delivery operations. The three locations, which will be located at Walmart stores in Northwest Arkansas, will operate from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., seven days per week, to deliver items to eligible Walmart customers by air in as little as 30 minutes. DroneUp has…
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Flirtey Celebrates Six-Year Anniversary of the ‘Kitty Hawk Moment’, the First FAA-Approved Drone Delivery in American History
Flirtey celebrates the sixth anniversary of the July 17, 2015 ‘Kitty Hawk Moment’, the first FAA approved drone delivery in American aviation history, conducted by Flirtey. Flirtey is now taking pre-orders for drone delivery systems. The “Kitty Hawk moment”; Flirtey successfully conducting the first Federal Aviation Administration-approved drone delivery in American aviation history on July 17, 2015. U.S. Senator, Mark Warner; Clerk…
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New Research Finds Demand for Drone Delivery in E-Retail is High, Ability to Meet that Demand Low
New Research Finds Demand for Drone Delivery in E-Retail is High, Ability to Meet that Demand LowINFORMS Journal Transportation Science New Study Key Takeaways:Government regulations, technological limitations, and service charge decisions play a vital role in optimal configurations and drone target markets.Under current drone landing capabilities, a drone delivery service may not be possible in a densely populated area like Manhattan where…
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