drones
Amazon Poised to Test Chopper-Plane Mashup for Drone Deliveries
Amazon unveiled a revolutionary new drone—part helicopter and part science-fiction aircraft—it expects to use…
Alphabet’s Drone Delivery Business Cleared for Takeoff by FAA
Wing, owned by Google parent Alphabet, plans to begin delivering small consumer items in two rural…
Consumers’ Willingness to Use In-Store Tech Outstrips Retailers’ Adoption
In SOTI's Annual Connected Retailer Survey, it's clear consumers are more interested in mobile technology…
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Why China Leads and the US Lags in Commercial Drone Deliveries
China's regulatory environment is fostering drone development, while the U.S. is more cautious about privacy…
Drones Could Be the Future of Customer Service in Walmart Stores
A number of patent filings provides tantalizing clues into how Walmart is thinking about technology in the…
After Record Profits, Why’s Amazon Looking to Cut Costs?
Though Amazon has posted 11 straight quarterly profits, the company is looking to cut costs, even as it's…
Supply Chain Technology Advancements Predictions, Perspectives
From fibers to the last mile, technology promises to streamline operations, reduce errors, create more…
Swiss Test Drone Deliveries Though Questions Still Remain About Their Future
Though hurdles still remain keeping drones from use as last-mile solutions, a new trial in Switzerland seeks…
In-Flight Drone Deliveries Take Off
As e-commerce sales continue to skyrocket, retailers and delivery companies are looking for ways to expand…
UPS Tests Drone for Seamless Residential Deliveries
UPS is advancing its residential delivery process with a new technology device.
IFM Pilots Small Drone Army to Resolve Warehouse Inventory Issues
Several industries, including retail, will soon be able to combat warehouse inventory issues with the help of…
FAA Finalizes First Operational Rules for Drones
Businesses now have the opportunity to use small unmanned aircraft systems.
Walmart Warehouses Will Use Drones Within a Year
Attention, warehouse workers: flying robots are coming for your jobs.
Google Gets Patent for Self-Driving Delivery Truck
Freaked out by the idea of delivery drones flying overhead? Something scarier could be on the way.
Google Ready for Drone Delivery by 2017
David Vos, leader of the internet giant's Project Wing initiative, made the announcement Monday at an air…