The service — which was launched on March 1 — will provide next-day delivery for packages up to 20 pounds within up to 150 miles from origin.

James McDanolds, program chair at the School of Uncrewed Technology at Sonoran Desert Institute, discusses the current use, level of technology, practical limitations and future of drones for food and beverage delivery.

Over his tenure, DeJoy pushed for sweeping cuts to the USPS, as part of a 10-year austerity plan to reduce costs by billions each year.

Trump’s orders have highlighted the complex supply chain that underpins the flow of packages.

Nikola has pursued various paths to bolster its cash, going through several rounds of layoffs. In December 2024, it filed to sell up to $100 million of stock.

Close to half of all parcels entering the U.S. under de minimis exemptions were sent from China, according to a 2023 report by U.S. Congress.

Every stage of a healthcare product shipment, from the manufacturer to the supplier to the dock of the hospital, must be in a format that the hospital can work with.

The future contains much uncertainty, but also a wealth of opportunities for innovative and far-thinking enterprises. 

Amazon will next submit a planning application with local authorities, and will apply for authorization with the Civil Aviation Authority to fly drones in the airspace.