Arkansas is the leader in commercial drone readiness in the United States, according to a new study. In its 2023 State Drone Commerce Scorecard study, the Mercatus Center at George Mason University ranked Arkansas as the top state in the…
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Walmart Launches Drone Delivery Pilot for COVID-19 Testing Kits
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleWalmart is continuing its push into the drone delivery space with a new initiative to deliver COVID-19 self-collection kits. Tom Ward, senior vice president of customer product for Walmart, announced the company’s plan to partner with Quest Diagnostics and DroneUp…
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Walmart Partners with Zipline on Drone Delivery Service
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleWalmart is increasing its delivery capacity with a new drone delivery service. The Bentonville retailer is partnering with Zipline to deliver items via drones. This pilot program will focus on the Northwest Arkansas region, operating from a Walmart store and…
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Taking to the Air: Walmart Launches Drone Delivery Pilot Program
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleWalmart is taking to the skies for its new delivery option. It will be piloting a new drone delivery initiative with Flytrex, an end-to-end drone delivery company. The new drone delivery project was launched on Sept. 9 in Fayetteville, North…
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Eye in the Sky: Crafton Tull is a Leader in Drone Surveying
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain Hebdaby Dwain Hebda Arkansas is a state of topographical diversity, the beauty of which is rivaled only by the challenge of surveying it for mapping or surveying purposes. Sheer bluffs, rugged timber and unpredictable weather all make charting a new…