Zipline enters Nigeria partnering with Kaduna for drone-delivered COVID vaccines.

Image ©Zipline LAGOS (Reuters) – Nigeria’s Kaduna state has signed a deal with medical delivery firm Zipline that will allow drone shipment of COVID-19 vaccines without significant state investment in cold-chain storage, the company said on Wednesday. Kaduna’s partnership with Zipline, … Continue reading Zipline enters Nigeria partnering with Kaduna for drone-delivered COVID vaccines.

Vodafone secures $41 million / £30m government funding to develop remotely-operated drones

SOURCE CityAM A consortium led by Vodafone has won £30m in government funding to develop remotely-operated drones that could be used to test nuclear sites across the UK. The project, which will involve 16 different companies including BAE Systems, Skanska, … Continue reading Vodafone secures $41 million / £30m government funding to develop remotely-operated drones

Wingcopter raises $22 million to advance technology leadership in drone delivery, announces serial production

Weiterstadt, 25 January, 2021 – Wingcopter, the German developer, manufacturer and operator of unmanned delivery drones for commercial and humanitarian applications, has secured $22 million in Series A funding. Wingcopter will use the funds to strengthen its leadership in drone-based logistics, … Continue reading Wingcopter raises $22 million to advance technology leadership in drone delivery, announces serial production