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DroneUp

Autonomous airspace and UAS operations technology provider

droneup.com
Headquarters
Virginia Beach, United States
Founded year
2016
Company type
Private company
Number of employees
125–200

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Latest news about DroneUp

In short: DroneUp expanded medical delivery pilots, secured key FAA certifications, and appointed a second Walmart executive to its board of directors.

Company announcements

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    DroneUp supports Michigan's medical drone delivery pilot

    Phase 1 achieved 67 flights with 91% success rate transporting lab samples. Phases 2 and 3 plan BVLOS operations in 2026.

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    DroneUp supports FAA's Part 108 framework

    They submitted detailed comments endorsing the performance-based rule and urging improvements for BVLOS transition, operate-by-rule for low-risk flights, licensed C2 spectrum, and preserved pilot roles.

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    DroneUp warns about risks from unauthorized drone flights

    It cites testimony to Congress and a panel at the 2025 AIAA Aviation Forum, urging stronger enforcement to protect wildfire suppression and disaster response.

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    DroneUp warns of imminent catastrophic drone attacks

    Experts testified to Congress about inadequate detection, proposed integrated airspace management and expanded local counter-drone authority before September.

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Media coverage

  • Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Walmart Inc., drone delivery partner DroneUp part ways

    Walmart Inc. and one of its last-mile drone delivery partners have parted ways, the companies said Tuesday. The companies' contract has expired and they decided...

  • SiliconANGLE

    DroneUp unveils platform for last-mile autonomous drone delivery

    DroneUp LLC, an autonomous drone delivery firm, today introduced what the company calls an autonomous ecosystem that combines automated ground infrastructure for businesses, software operating...

  • Fox Business

    Virginia's DroneUp LLC is expanding, expected to create 655 jobs

    A Virginia-headquartered drone technology services company is expanding its operations in the state, a move expected to create 655 new jobs, officials announced Wednesday. DroneUp...

  • Fast Company

    DroneUp has partnered with Walmart to make home deliveries even faster

    In just a few years, drones have gone from a futuristic, Jetsons-like idea to something that's routinely delivering your Hamburger Helper. Part of that success...

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