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Zipline Valuation Rises to $4.2 Billion in New Funding Round DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby As reported by forbesa drone delivery startup zip line has now raised $330 million in a new funding round. Continue reading below or listen: A filing filed in Delaware on April 10 revealed a Series F funding round, priced Zipline at $40.20 per share. The funding brings the company’s valuation to about $4.2 billion, up about 55% from its $2.7 billion valuation two years ago. The filing also listed a Series F-1 extension of up to $20 million, which could still participate in the…

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Arkansas followed Florida in banning Chinese drones. But Arkansas lawmakers have taken a pragmatic approach to phasing out technology manufactured by “covered entities.” Continue reading below or listen: The bill does not affect commercial or private activities in the state and applies only to public institutions. Arkansas House Bill 1653, Law No. 525 currently prohibits the purchase or operation of drones manufactured in China or any other “Covered Entity” country. The law is similar to the recently passed Florida bill, but differs in important ways that make it more manageable for public safety agencies. Differences Between Arkansas Laws and Florida…

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A2Z Long Distance Delivery Drone: New RDSX Pelican DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Developer of commercial drone delivery solutions A2Z drone delivery Released the new RDSX Pelican delivery drone. Continue reading below or listen: of RDSX Pelican It features a hybrid VTOL airframe without control surfaces that combines the stability of a multi-rotor platform with the long range of a fixed-wing aircraft.A new drone will be on display for the first time AUVSI index May 9-11 in Denver, Colorado. The Pelican is available in several model variants and can be customized for a wide range of missions. The A2Z…

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Last Thursday, April 27, the Florida House of Representatives voted unanimously. SB1068designed to ease the way for drone deliveries in Florida. Continue reading below or listen: SB1068 is a Florida Supplement. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems Act, It is also designed to anticipate local regulations regarding the development of drone delivery ports, a critical infrastructure for operating drone delivery services at scale. Drone delivery ports, such as those proposed by Walmart for residential delivery services, are not large structures, but the lack of definitions, standards, and understanding of drone delivery infrastructure has made the approval process slow in some communities. may…

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