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Drone Nerds Partners with Skydio to Bring You the Drone You've Been Waiting For

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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DANIA, Fla., Oct. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Drone Nerds, the largest Enterprise drone company in the U.S., partners with Skydio to bring to market the Skydio 2 Pro Kit with the drone you've been waiting for.

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  • DANIA, Fla., Oct. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Drone Nerds, the largest Enterprise drone company in the U.S., partners with Skydio to bring to market the Skydio 2 Pro Kit with the drone you've been waiting for.
  • This second generation Skydio is an all-in-one solution, with unmatched autonomy and a highly advanced artificial-intelligence platform which has evolved for professional usage.
  • Drone Nerds is the leader in three core segments: distribution, enterprise solutions and service and repairs.
  • Skydio's founders helped start Google's drone delivery program, Project Wing, after meeting in 2009 at MIT where they pioneered autonomous drone technology.

Drone Delivery Canada announces commercial agreement with DSV Canada

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (TSXV: FLT, OTC: TAKOF) (the "Company" or "DDC") is pleased to announce that with the assistance of its sales agent Air Canada (TSX: AC), it has entered into a commercial agreement dated October 22, 2019 (the "Agreement") with DSV Air & Sea Inc. Canada ("DSV"), the Canadian arm of the global transport and logistics company DSV Panalpina A/S, to deploy DDC's drone delivery platform for the use of DSV commencing at its new head office and warehouse in Milton, Ontario.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (TSXV: FLT, OTC: TAKOF) (the "Company" or "DDC") is pleased to announce that with the assistance of its sales agent Air Canada (TSX: AC), it has entered into a commercial agreement dated October 22, 2019 (the "Agreement") with DSV Air & Sea Inc. Canada ("DSV"), the Canadian arm of the global transport and logistics company DSV Panalpina A/S, to deploy DDC's drone delivery platform for the use of DSV commencing at its new head office and warehouse in Milton, Ontario.
  • "We are pleased to announce DSV Canada as another paid commercial drone logistics customer.
  • "DSV Canada is dedicated to delivering innovative and integrated supply chain solutions," said Martin Roos, Managing Director of DSV Air & Sea Canada.
  • Read more at: www.ca.dsv.com
    About Drone Delivery Canada Corp.
    Drone Delivery Canada Corp. is a drone technology company focused on the design, development and implementation of its proprietary logistics software platform, using drones.

UPS Collaborates With AmerisourceBergen to Transport Medical Products Via Drone at Multiple U.S. Hospital Systems

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Monday, October 21, 2019
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Currently, AmerisourceBergen utilizes courier vehicles to transport the majority of medical products from its distribution centers to health systems, community practices, independent pharmacies and alternative care settings.

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  • Currently, AmerisourceBergen utilizes courier vehicles to transport the majority of medical products from its distribution centers to health systems, community practices, independent pharmacies and alternative care settings.
  • Were proud to introduce this groundbreaking drone logistics service to AmerisourceBergens distribution network, says David Abney, UPS chairman and chief executive officer.
  • The collaboration with AmerisourceBergen marks the latest expansion of UPS drone flights in support of healthcare logistics.
  • UPS expects to rapidly scale the hospital campus drone delivery solution and to expand UPS Flight Forward services to other customer use-cases.

UPS, Kaiser Permanente to Develop Transport of Healthcare Supplies Via Drone

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Monday, October 21, 2019
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ATLANTA, Oct. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced a new drone logistics project with Kaiser Permanente, a leading U.S. healthcare provider and nonprofit health plan.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced a new drone logistics project with Kaiser Permanente, a leading U.S. healthcare provider and nonprofit health plan.
  • The pilot will explore ways UPS Flight Forward could help transport healthcare supplies between buildings at Kaiser Permanente medical campuses in its 39-hospital network.
  • We are thrilled to have Kaiser Permanente realize the benefits of this drone delivery network, said David Abney, UPS chairman and chief executive officer.
  • Kaiser Permanente has approximately 12.2 million plan members across eight states and the District of Columbia.

UPS to Expand Medical Drone Service to University of Utah Health

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Monday, October 21, 2019
Emerging technologies, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Salt Lake City, Regions of the United States, Delivery drone, Freight transport, University of Utah, UTAH, United States

UPS Flight Forward will now begin drone flights at the University of Utah Health campus in Salt Lake City.

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  • UPS Flight Forward will now begin drone flights at the University of Utah Health campus in Salt Lake City.
  • Currently, the majority of medical samples, instruments, supplies and documents at University of Utah Health are transported by courier cars.
  • Flight operations at University of Utah Health will be geared toward building out a more cost-efficient medical delivery system as the campus undergoes tremendous growth.
  • University of Utah Health believes in our mission to transform medical logistics and improve patient care, and we are excited to work with the organization to realize the value of medical drone delivery.

UPS Flight Forward, CVS Pharmacy to Develop Drone Delivery Applications

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Monday, October 21, 2019
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UPS (NYSE:UPS) subsidiary UPS Flight Forward Inc. (UPSFF) and CVS Health Corp oration (NYSE:CVS.N) subsidiary CVS Pharmacy, Inc. today announced they have agreed to develop a variety of drone delivery use cases, including business-to-consumer operating models.

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  • UPS (NYSE:UPS) subsidiary UPS Flight Forward Inc. (UPSFF) and CVS Health Corp oration (NYSE:CVS.N) subsidiary CVS Pharmacy, Inc. today announced they have agreed to develop a variety of drone delivery use cases, including business-to-consumer operating models.
  • As the countrys first fully-certified drone airline, UPS Flight Forward is rapidly building a robust customer base and a network of technology partners to galvanize our leadership in drone delivery, said Scott Price, UPS chief strategy and transformation officer.
  • Were always looking to improve convenience for customers through faster, lower-cost and more efficient delivery models, said Kevin Hourican, president of CVS Pharmacy.
  • Given our focus on innovation, were excited to be the first retail health care company to explore drone delivery options with UPS.

Wing Drone Deliveries Take Flight in First-of-its-Kind Trial with FedEx

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Friday, October 18, 2019
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The drone delivery was conducted by Wing Aviation, in collaboration with FedEx Express, as part of the U.S. Department of Transportations Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program (IPP).

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  • The drone delivery was conducted by Wing Aviation, in collaboration with FedEx Express, as part of the U.S. Department of Transportations Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program (IPP).
  • Todays delivery of a FedEx Express package marks the launch of the first scheduled, commercial residential drone delivery service and the first scheduled e-commerce delivery via drone delivery trial in the United States.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191018005509/en/
    Wing Drone Deliveries Take Flight in First-of-its-Kind Trial with FedEx (Photo: Business Wire)
    For the duration of the trial, Wing drones will transport select FedEx packages to qualifying homes in Christiansburg, demonstrating the benefits of drone delivery for last-mile delivery service.
  • Wing has received the first authorization from the FAA to conduct scheduled, commercial drone package delivery to residences.

Workhorse Partners with USOG to Launch Pilot Programs for Drone Delivery of Medical Supplies

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
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Workhorse and USOG will be operating these pilot programs in compliance within all FAA rules and regulations and are also subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a 1996 Federal law that restricts access to individuals' private medical information.

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  • Workhorse and USOG will be operating these pilot programs in compliance within all FAA rules and regulations and are also subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a 1996 Federal law that restricts access to individuals' private medical information.
  • Workhorse and USOG are initially working together in the FAA's unmanned aerial system (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP) in San Diego, CA, in which USOG is utilizing a Workhorse step van and Horsefly with the goal of adding additional programs in the coming months.
  • "USOG's vision is to enable nationwide medical deliveries by UAV, and we couldn't think of a better application for our HorseFly system," said Workhorse CEO Duane Hughes.
  • HorseFly's on-demand delivery software calculates routes, submits Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) flight requests, and acquires customer drone delivery authorizations.

Global Parcel Shops and Locker Networks Market Report 2019 with Profiles of 48 Leading Networks & 13 Locker Manufacturers

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
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DUBLIN, Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Parcel Shops and Locker Networks: Market Insight Report 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Parcel Shops and Locker Networks: Market Insight Report 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • parcel shops and parcel locker networks, worldwide.
  • There is also an appendix describing other last mile delivery methods such as in-boot delivery, courier networks and drone delivery.
  • Parcel shops are staffed outlets, most commonly convenience stores or other shops with long opening hours, including florists, petrol stations and other outlets.

DRONEDEK Awarded 2nd Patent, Further Securing Its Stranglehold on the Smart Drone Delivery Receptacle Space

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
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INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --DRONEDEK, LLC, manufacturer of DRONEDEK, announced today that it has been granted its 2nd patent for its DRONEDEK, mailbox of the future smart delivery receptacle.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --DRONEDEK, LLC, manufacturer of DRONEDEK, announced today that it has been granted its 2nd patent for its DRONEDEK, mailbox of the future smart delivery receptacle.
  • Drone delivery is on the horizon and the only thing more important than the drone is the receptacle.
  • DRONEDEK's platform-agnostic delivery receptacle received claims allowing for a heated and cooled cargo area; opening up delivery of heated foods and cooled beverages as well as pharmaceutical drugs and more.
  • DRONEDEK additionally received numerous other claims including autonomous battery pack exchanging, heated doors, camera surveillance and much more.