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Swoop Aero: Beyond Consumer Delivery
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Swoop Aero: Beyond Consumer Delivery

Swoop Aero is expanding its presence in the U.S. with support from Quickstep USA. The Australian drone logistics company aims to provide its Kite drone to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies through a recent Memorandum of Understanding. (Photo: Swoop Aero) Swoop Aero, an integrated drone logistics company based in Australia, is expanding its presence in the U.S. with the help of Quickstep USA’s networks and expertise. The company, which already operates full-stack software and hardware logistics operations across four continents, recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Quickstep USA. The agreement aims to provide Swoop’s Kite drone to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. During an interview with Avionics International, Swoop Aero CEO...
The Latest Advancements in UAS
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The Latest Advancements in UAS

In recent years, the world has seen a rapid rise of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). While it started as a small sector of the aviation industry, its popularity and relevance across a variety of disciplines has fueled its growth to a mainstream concept. In recent months, UAS has appeared in countless headlines, illustrating the versatility that this technology offers for different industries across the world. The progress UAS has made would not be possible without some degree of acceptance from regulatory bodies. Governments across the world have adjusted legislation and granted approval for a variety of drone-based projects designed to improve efficiency and convenience for various stakeholders. For example, Reno-based operator Skydrop recently received Part 102 approval from New Zealand’...