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Business Upturn
a day ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Redwing Acquires Assets of Swedish Drone Delivery Startup Aerit, Adding European Entry and ML-Based Flight Routing Capabilities
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India: Redwing, a leading provider of drone-based instant logistics solutions from India, today announced the strategic acquisition of the assets of Aerit, a Swedish drone delivery startup recognized for its advanced autonomous delivery technology for suburban homes. This asset acquisition significantly strengthens Redwing's position in Europe, accelerating its expansion efforts in one of the world's fastest-growing drone logistics markets. Aerit had successfully collaborated with Foodora in 2024, with EASA's SAIL II permits for Sweden operations for delivering food from retailers to consumers. Built by a talented team of engineers from Spotify, Scania Group & PhDs, it was the 1st company to complete commercial food drone delivery in Sweden. The integration of Aerit's state-of-the-art autonomous flight technology 'Stewie' and operational know-how significantly enhances Redwing's technological portfolio. This move allows Redwing to rapidly develop and deploy advanced drones tailored specifically to the complex and evolving needs of the logistics sector. Aerit's drone systems are acclaimed for their safety, reliability, and operational efficiency, attributes critical to achieving scalable drone operations and commercial viability. This acquisition underscores Redwing's commitment to driving innovation and achieving leadership in the BVLOS drone logistics industry. With a proven track record of more than 300,000 kilometers of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights, Redwing has consistently demonstrated the capability and readiness of its autonomous drone platform in demanding scenarios such as drone logistics in rain, hilly terrains & coastal winds. By integrating Aerit's expertise, Redwing further solidifies its ability to deliver comprehensive, highly reliable drone-based solutions that meet stringent European regulatory requirements. 'The acquisition of Aerit is a pivotal step for Redwing, expanding the BVLOS portfolio & improving ML-based flight routing capabilities alongside EASA regulatory headway,' said Anshul Sharma, co-founder of Redwing. 'By combining Aerit's innovative technology and European market presence with Redwing's deep expertise in scalable, autonomous drone logistics, we are excited to complete this acquisition process.' About REDWING Advertisement Redwing is a multi-use BVLOS drone company based out of Bangalore. They design, build and operate drones with Beyond Visual Line of Sight Capability (BVLOS) that are designed to travel long distances reliably for logistics & other applications. Redwing team has received 12 awards combined in the US and Asia-Pacific by industry giants such as NASA, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Airbus through collegiate competitions and is Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia. Website: Click here for Media Contact Details Submit your press release Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Walmart Drone Deliveries Expand to 5 New Cities: How to Check Your Area's Eligibility
PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. Walmart is expanding its drone deliveries to millions of potential customers in five new cities: Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa. With this expansion, Walmart's drone deliveries are now available in seven cities, adding to existing operations in Dallas and Bentonville. It also makes Walmart the first retailer to scale airborne deliveries across five US states. 'We're pushing the boundaries of convenience to better serve our customers, making shopping faster and easier than ever before,' says Walmart SVP Greg Cathey. Walmart began drone deliveries in 2021 and teamed up with Alphabet-owned drone delivery provider Wing in 2023. Wing 'operates within FAA guidelines and flies its drones up to Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) up to a 6-mile aircraft range from the store,' Walmart says. With the latest expansion, Wing's drones will take off from 100 Walmart stores and deliver orders within 30 minutes. If you are in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, check your area's eligibility on If you are in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, or Tampa, sign up on Wing's website to get notified when the service launches in your area. Drone deliveries were operational in Tampa before as well, but Walmart shut down operations in the Florida city, as well as Phoenix and Salt Lake City, last year to focus on improving in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Walmart customers can get groceries, health and wellness products, household essentials, and more delivered by a drone. Since launching the drone service, the retailer has completed 150,000 deliveries. Some of the most ordered items include bananas, lemons, limes, Great Value eggs, ice cream, and pet food. Amazon also offers drone deliveries through its Prime Air program but operates in fewer cities than Walmart. Currently, Prime Air is operational only in College Station, Texas, and the West Valley of the Phoenix, Arizona, metro area. The e-commerce giant is expected to test a new mode of delivery involving humanoid robots soon.
