DroneUp Harnessing the power of autonomous drone flight to make people’s lives better.

DroneUp is recognized as a drone flight services innovation leader, transforming organizations with drone delivery and drone technology solutions. DroneUp develops SaaS platforms having patented mobile app technology available at the Apple App and Google Play Stores. With technology-driven customers, together they inspire the future of drone services, providing intelligent access to airspace, auto

mation innovation, streamlined process management, operational efficiency, and a commitment to safety. Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, DroneUp was founded in 2016 by Tom Walker. DroneUp quickly moved from an American small business start-up to a global leader, receiving a significant investment from the #1 retailer in the world, Walmart, Inc. DroneUp, a privately held company, works with more than 20,000 drone pilots to serve its customer portfolio and is dedicated to connecting communities to drone technology globally.

"Order by order, last-mile drone delivery to households is slowly becoming a reality." Neesa Sweet, Inside Unmanned Syst...
09/01/2023

"Order by order, last-mile drone delivery to households is slowly becoming a reality." Neesa Sweet, Inside Unmanned Systems
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08/29/2023

Summer's not over yet! Prepare for your backyard BBQ with these DroneUp Pilot Picks! Check out Aaron's top picks from the Walmart Neighborhood Market Rogers - Pauline Whitaker Parkway Hub. Try it for free at droneupdelivery.com with promo code DELIVERYONUS

Shopping List:
Hamburger Patties
Lay's Potato Chips
Ball Park Buns Hamburger Buns
Bush's Beans Baked Beans
Potato Salad

Earlier this week, our Walmart Clermont - Johns Lake Rd Hub had a visit from Congressman Daniel Webster. Our tour and de...
08/25/2023

Earlier this week, our Walmart Clermont - Johns Lake Rd Hub had a visit from Congressman Daniel Webster. Our tour and demo was able to supply the congressman with firsthand knowledge to help inform the 2023 FAA Reauthorization Bill.

08/22/2023

⏱ They say “time is of the essence”…and when it comes to ice cream, we couldn't agree more!
Get your ice cream delivered by drone in half the time as traditional delivery options 🍨 ☀ 🌡

08/18/2023

"DroneUp finds ways to be part of the community and integrate ourselves into the local ecosystem."- Anthony Vittone, Chief Operating Officer

08/17/2023

Delivering the dunk to your doorstep 📦 Walmart recently hit a huge milestone of 10,000 drone deliveries, and we celebrated by making a splash with two great partners Walmart and OREO!

"The integration of drones in the healthcare industry holds immense potential to revolutionize the delivery of medical s...
08/10/2023

"The integration of drones in the healthcare industry holds immense potential to revolutionize the delivery of medical services." Greg James, DroneUp

Our Vice President of Business Development, recently wrote an article for Healthcare IT Today about the benefits of medical drone delivery. Read the article here: https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2023/08/02/four-benefits-of-drones-for-the-healthcare-industry/

Healthcare Scene

The following is a guest article by Greg James, VP of Business Development at DroneUpThe integration of drones in the healthcare industry holds immense potential to revolutionize the delivery of medical services. With their ability to overcome geographical barriers and streamline logistics, drones o...

🤔 Did you know DroneUp offers drone delivery at 34 locations in 6 states? Try it for free at droneupdelivery.com with pr...
08/07/2023

🤔 Did you know DroneUp offers drone delivery at 34 locations in 6 states? Try it for free at droneupdelivery.com with promo code DELIVERYONUS

Find us operating at these locations:
Arizona: Walmart Glendale - W Bell Rd, Walmart Peoria - W Peoria Ave, Walmart Peoria - N Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Walmart Glendale - N 83rd Ave, Walmart Neighborhood Market Phoenix - E Baseline Rd, Walmart Neighborhood Market Glendale - W Glendale Ave

Arkansas: Walmart Neighborhood Market Farmington, Walmart Bentonville - S Walton Blvd, Walmart Neighborhood Market Rogers - Pauline Whitaker Parkway

Florida: Walmart Winter Haven - 7450 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Walmart Tampa - Bruce B Downs Blvd, Walmart Brandon - E Brandon Blvd, Walmart Clermont - US Highway 27, Walmart Clermont - Johns Lake Rd, Walmart Supercenter Valrico - Bloomingdale Ave, Walmart Supercenter New Port Richey, Walmart Seffner, Walmart Neighborhood Market Riverview - Bloomingdale Ave

Texas: Walmart Supercenter Rowlett, Walmart Garland - W Interstate 30, Walmart Garland - Marketplace Dr, Walmart Neighborhood Market Plano - Custer Rd, Walmart Supercenter Murphy - W FM 544, Walmart Neighborhood Market Mesquite - N Town East Blvd, Walmart Neighborhood Market Pleasant Grove, Walmart Neighborhood Market Dallas - Gus Thomasson Rd, Walmart Neighborhood Market Richardson - Buckingham Rd, Walmart The Colony - State Highway 121, Walmart Neighborhood Market Garland - Broadway Blvd

Virginia: Walmart Virginia Beach - Lynnhaven Pkwy, Walmart Virginia Beach - Nimmo Pkwy, Walmart Neighborhood Market Virginia Beach - Kempsville Rd

Utah: Walmart Lindon, Walmart Neighborhood Market Herriman

Start the school year off with "sky high" excitement! 🏫 🎒 📚Use the promo code: SCHOOL for free drone delivery with your ...
08/03/2023

Start the school year off with "sky high" excitement! 🏫 🎒 📚
Use the promo code: SCHOOL for free drone delivery with your shopping.

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Hot days 🤝 cold treatsCelebrate   with one of our top delivered items! Order online at: droneupdelivery.com or sign up f...
08/02/2023

Hot days 🤝 cold treats

Celebrate with one of our top delivered items! Order online at: droneupdelivery.com or sign up for notifications as we expand to your area.

07/27/2023

Make the delivery just as fun as the treat ☀️

Find out if you're in our delivery radius or sign up for notifications as we expand to your area: droneupdelivery.com

07/26/2023
Last week our Founder and CEO, Tom Walker, attended Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2023. We were honored to join some of the be...
07/17/2023

Last week our Founder and CEO, Tom Walker, attended Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2023. We were honored to join some of the best minds in the tech industry for insightful discussions on topics ranging from sustainable business growth to the future of tech.

Our VP of Airspace Innovation, Andy Thurling, was recently awarded the 2023 Michael Glasgow Award by ASTM International'...
07/13/2023

Our VP of Airspace Innovation, Andy Thurling, was recently awarded the 2023 Michael Glasgow Award by ASTM International's UAS committee. Andy was recognized for his leadership in bringing key players together in his work on specification standards such as ASTM F3442. Congratulations, Andy!

Our employees have spoken! DroneUp is now certified as a Great Place to Work™ for our workplace culture, employee experi...
07/12/2023

Our employees have spoken! DroneUp is now certified as a Great Place to Work™ for our workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership. We thank our teams for making DroneUp leaders in our technology and office culture.

We're thrilled to partner with the Professional and Workforce Development division of the University of Arkansas to offe...
07/11/2023

We're thrilled to partner with the Professional and Workforce Development division of the University of Arkansas to offer an online course aimed at preparing FAA-certified drone pilots for a career in the drone industry. The course, titled "Drone Flight Crew Fundamentals," will provide pilots with the skills they need to join or lead UAS flight teams. And, participants who complete the course with a score of 70%+ are guaranteed a job interview with DroneUp!

Learn more about the course:

The U of A Professional and Workforce Development division is pairing with DroneUp, a leading U.S. drone technology company, to offer online training for drone pilots.

Our partnership with Walmart was recently featured in a Barron's article. See what the article has to say about Walmart'...
07/10/2023

Our partnership with Walmart was recently featured in a Barron's article. See what the article has to say about Walmart's quest to harness innovative drone technology and what it means for the future of retail:

Walmart, the world’s biggest retailer, stumbled in the early innings of the e-commerce revolution. Now that it has found its footing, it’s poised for big profits.

Our Founder & CEO Tom Walker is attending Fortune's Brainstorm Tech conference this year. We're excited to collaborate, ...
07/07/2023

Our Founder & CEO Tom Walker is attending Fortune's Brainstorm Tech conference this year. We're excited to collaborate, inspire, and continue to innovate in UAS and other industries.

07/04/2023

As an American company, we're proud to celebrate our independence. We hope everyone has a fun and safe Fourth of July!

Our summer interns are off to a flying start! Check out what they like most about working at DroneUp, what they've learn...
06/27/2023

Our summer interns are off to a flying start! Check out what they like most about working at DroneUp, what they've learned so far, and some fun facts about them. We appreciate all their hard work and look forward to the rest of the summer.

You’d be surprised what you can fit in a 10lb package — and kathy ireland was too! Tom Walker, our Founder and CEO, was ...
06/22/2023

You’d be surprised what you can fit in a 10lb package — and kathy ireland was too! Tom Walker, our Founder and CEO, was recently interviewed by Kathy on Worldwide Business with kathy ireland about the benefits of drone delivery, our partnership with Walmart, and what’s next for DroneUp.

06/21/2023

When you need diapers, you need them now. Get your Pampers delivered by drone at Walmart today.

Check now to find out if you're in our delivery radius:
https://droneupdelivery.com

Last week, we began a proof-of-concept study with Carilion Clinic, a Virginia-based not-for-profit healthcare organizati...
06/16/2023

Last week, we began a proof-of-concept study with Carilion Clinic, a Virginia-based not-for-profit healthcare organization. Throughout the next few weeks, we'll explore how drones can be used to reduce healthcare delivery times and costs, enabling frontline caregivers to focus more time on their patients.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA / June 13, 2023 — DroneUp, a leading autonomous drone delivery provider headquartered in Virginia Beach, has partnered with Carilion Clinic, the not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Roanoke, to investigate how drones could be used to improve healthcare delivery throug...

If you're at Home Delivery World today, join us for a keynote speech from our CEO, Tom Walker, and a panel with Tom and ...
06/14/2023

If you're at Home Delivery World today, join us for a keynote speech from our CEO, Tom Walker, and a panel with Tom and the CEOs from Wing and Flytrex!

At 11:20 a.m. in the Drone Theater ( Theater 8 ), Tom will be giving a keynote speech titled "Who is Benefiting the Most from Drone Delivery?"

At 12:00 p.m., Tom will join Wing CEO, Adam Woodworth, and Flytrex CEO, Yariv Bash, to discuss how drone delivery is revolutionizing last-mile logistics. The panel, titled "Drone Delivery: the future is here," will also be in the Drone Theater ( Theater 8 ).

We'll see you soon!

This Wednesday at 8:35 a.m., DroneUp's Chief Operating Officer, Anthony Vittone, will be giving a keynote speech at the ...
06/12/2023

This Wednesday at 8:35 a.m., DroneUp's Chief Operating Officer, Anthony Vittone, will be giving a keynote speech at the Energy Drone & Robotics Summit. During his speech, titled "Industrial Drone Delivery: Lessons Learned From Retail," Anthony will dive into the growth trajectory of drone delivery and how retail is providing a blueprint for the proliferation of drones for industrial delivery.

If you're attending the , make sure you're at Waterway 4 on Wednesday morning for Anthony's speech! If you would like to attend, but haven't yet bought a pass for the , use code EDRS25OFF for 25% off your conference pass.

We're excited to collaborate with Spleenlab for their VISIONARY® Safe Precise Landing software."Spleenlab’s software is ...
06/07/2023

We're excited to collaborate with Spleenlab for their VISIONARY® Safe Precise Landing software.

"Spleenlab’s software is incredibly promising for our efforts to increase automation while maintaining our high degree of safety standards. We’re thrilled to be testing this technology today while we plan for the future of drone delivery." - John Vernon, CTO of DroneUp.

Spleenlab has partnered with DroneUp to make drone autonomy safer using AI-based VISIONAIRY® software for precise landing and package delivery. Together with Droneup, Spleenlab is pleased to set a major milestone for the future of fully automated drone delivery.

DroneUp is excited to "takeoff" with our Intern Class of 2023!
06/07/2023

DroneUp is excited to "takeoff" with our Intern Class of 2023!

On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our na...
05/29/2023

On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation. Their courage will never be forgotten. At DroneUp, we take seriously our commitment to supporting and honoring our military community. Today and every day, we're grateful for their sacrifice.

Last week, our Founder and CEO, Tom Walker, had the honor of being the commencement speaker at the graduation for Richar...
05/26/2023

Last week, our Founder and CEO, Tom Walker, had the honor of being the commencement speaker at the graduation for Richard Bland College of William & Mary. Click the link to hear some inspiring words about hard work, dedication, what it means to fail, and the ability to keep moving forward.

During his commencement speech at the 2023 graduation at Richard Bland College of William and Mary, DroneUp CEO and Founder Tom Walker encourages graduates t...

We're in Las Vegas this week for ICSC! Will we see you? We'll be talking all things  , including how we support our part...
05/22/2023

We're in Las Vegas this week for ICSC! Will we see you? We'll be talking all things , including how we support our partners with 34 delivery hubs across 6 states and our flexible proof of concept options to get started with drone delivery today.

Swing by the DroneUp Booth or schedule some time to meet with the DroneUp team one-on-one at using the link below.

Visit DroneUp at ICSC in Las Vegas, Nevada! You can find us at Booth .

That's a wrap, AUVSI! From our industry experts speaking on various panels to our drone contest winners, we had a fantas...
05/12/2023

That's a wrap, AUVSI! From our industry experts speaking on various panels to our drone contest winners, we had a fantastic week. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth—we'll see you all next year!

As we continue to scale up our delivery services, safety and innovation are always at the forefront. We’re thrilled to a...
05/11/2023

As we continue to scale up our delivery services, safety and innovation are always at the forefront. We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with Wonder Robotics, which could aid in our effort to increase the autonomy and efficiency of our operations.

Click the link to learn more!

dronedj.com/2023/05/10/droneup-partners-with-wonder-robotics-to-scale-drone-delivery/

Drone delivery company and Walmart partner DroneUp taps Israeli startup Wonder Robotics' tech to enhance autonomy and safety of UAV flights.

This afternoon at AUVSI, DroneUp will be joined by representatives from Runway Group, Northwest Arkansas Council, NWA Te...
05/10/2023

This afternoon at AUVSI, DroneUp will be joined by representatives from Runway Group, Northwest Arkansas Council, NWA Tech Summit, and Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce for a session on "Implementing Innovation Through Community Relations."

Our very own Grant Brewer, UAS Collegiate Liaison will be a panelist, and Stephanie Zumbuhl, Senior Grant Strategist, will be the moderator. If you're attending AUVSI, come check out this session. You won't want to miss it!

We’re gearing up for a jam-packed day at AUSVI today! We’ll be on stage at multiple panels today. Don’t miss out on hear...
05/10/2023

We’re gearing up for a jam-packed day at AUSVI today! We’ll be on stage at multiple panels today. Don’t miss out on hearing from our industry experts from DroneUp!

Welcome to day 2 of AUVSI. This morning be sure to catch our Chief Technology Officer, John Vernon, as he discusses “Mov...
05/09/2023

Welcome to day 2 of AUVSI. This morning be sure to catch our Chief Technology Officer, John Vernon, as he discusses “Moving Goods: How Close Are We to a Logistics and Delivery Revolution?” at 10:30 am.

This afternoon, don’t miss our Chief Executive Officer, Tom Walker, as he discusses “Performance-Based Approach for Drone Package Delivery” during his panel at 2:00 pm.

We’ll see you there!

AUVSI

Don’t miss our VP of Flight Operations, Bill Hanrahan, at AUVSI today. He’ll be speaking about “Training for the Future:...
05/08/2023

Don’t miss our VP of Flight Operations, Bill Hanrahan, at AUVSI today. He’ll be speaking about “Training for the Future: How We Train Now and For Autonomy” at 3:50 PM!

If you’re attending AUVSI, join us at 8:30 am to hear our VP of Regulatory Affairs, Grant Guillot, participate in a pane...
05/08/2023

If you’re attending AUVSI, join us at 8:30 am to hear our VP of Regulatory Affairs, Grant Guillot, participate in a panel on “Regulators Delivering the Goods? UAS/UAM Legal, Policy & Operational Updates." See you soon!

AUVSI

Only 24 hours until AUVSI! Are you as excited as we are?Three ways to meet us:1. Join us at one of the sessions (linked ...
05/07/2023

Only 24 hours until AUVSI! Are you as excited as we are?

Three ways to meet us:

1. Join us at one of the sessions (linked below) where our DroneUp experts will be participating as a panelist or speaker
2. Schedule a one-on-one meeting with us in advance using the link below
3. Swing by our booth for a chance to win a DJI Mini 3 drone

Click the link below for more info. See you tomorrow!

https://bit.ly/41o5LuT

AUVSI

Only 3 days until AUVSI. Make sure you swing by the DroneUp Booth  #4037 for a chance to win a DJI Mini 3 drone on Tuesd...
05/05/2023

Only 3 days until AUVSI. Make sure you swing by the DroneUp Booth #4037 for a chance to win a DJI Mini 3 drone on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday!

To be entered for your chance to win, stop by the DroneUp booth ( #4037) and scan your badge. See you soon!

AUVSI

Last week, we had a very special visit to our HQ from Walmart CEO, John Furner, and EVP/COO Chris Nicholas to share our ...
05/04/2023

Last week, we had a very special visit to our HQ from Walmart CEO, John Furner, and EVP/COO Chris Nicholas to share our next generation of technology. DroneUp and Walmart continue to advance last mile delivery operations and innovate into the future.

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The Commercial UAV Expo is less than a week away! Join DroneUp September 6-8 in Las Vegas. This is your chance to connect with the DroneUp team in person [Booth #719] and learn how we are working to transform the industry with reliable end-to-end solutions.

Use the link below + Use promo code ‘DRONEUP’ to register for a FREE exhibit hall pass or $100 off full conference registration–plus the chance to win a Mavic Mini! https://bit.ly/3Aqpqy7
We're excited to announce a new addition to the leadership team. Brielle Giordano has been named VP of Marketing and Strategy. Brielle will lead both the marketing and strategy teams to accelerate our next level of growth. Learn more about Brielle's background and new leadership role:
https://www.droneup.com/2022/08/29/droneup-names-brielle-giordano-vp-marketing-and-strategy
"Big news! DroneUp will be sponsoring the Commercial UAV Expo, September 6-8 in Las Vegas! Connect with the DroneUp team in person [Booth #719] and learn how we are working to transform the UAV industry with reliable end-to-end solutions.

Use the link below with promo code ‘DRONEUP’ to register for a FREE exhibit hall pass or $100 off full conference registration–plus the chance to win a Mavic Mini! https://bit.ly/3Aqpqy7

We are so proud of the entire DroneUp team, our industry and community partners, and our growing list of valued customers. Thank you for your support!
We were proud to join Governor Youngkin today as he announced our expansion in Virginia Beach. We will be adding over 600 jobs as well as a testing, training, and R&D center at Richard Bland College. We couldn't be more proud of all our team has accomplished!
Thank you to PX4 Autopilot and the Dronecode Foundation for the opportunity to connect with coders and developers of the industry from all over the globe. Our Senior Director of Platforms, Michael Blades, was proud to present a keynote at the PX4 Autopilot Developer Summit 2022 in Austin, Texas.

DroneUp and Walmart are excited to announce the opening of a third Hub location for drone delivery. This new Hub is located at the Pinnacle Hills Neighborhood Market in Rogers, Arkansas.

DroneUp’s delivery operation provides Walmart customers a safe, convenient, fast, and sustainable delivery option on thousands of items – even the most fragile – powered by a crew of skilled operators.

Learn more about the new Hub:
https://www.droneup.com/2022/07/19/droneup-announces-third-hub-opening-arkansas
We're thrilled to introduce Sebastian Babiarz as our Head of European Airspace Innovation. As a commercial drone and UTM industry expert, Sebastian will lead DroneUp technology, regulation, and safety across Europe.

"I couldn't be more excited to join [DroneUp] as it looks to bring more exposure and validity to commercial drone services across Europe." - Sebastian Babiarz

Welcome to DroneUp, Seb!

Read more:
https://bit.ly/3O6VNqu
When a local business needs to inspect property damage after a storm, keep team members out of harm's way, or find new ways to increase their profit margins, our hubs are ready. We now provide aerial imaging and insights for businesses to take advantage of the efficiency, safety, and innovation that offer.

Learn how DroneUp is helping businesses and communities reach their full potential in a variety of industries: https://bit.ly/3yYnMnZ
Wishing you a Happy Independence Day!
Today we celebrate great weather, good friends, fabulous family, fantastic employees, a network of great partners, a three-day weekend ahead, BBQ on the grill, and [very] successful drone testing. We hope you have a great weekend ahead. Fly safe!
As our Sr. Director of Flight Compliance, Kristen Costello manages our Safety Program, implemented the company Incident Prevention and Response Program, and developed the Emergency Action Plan for Hub Operations. Her experience in aviation safety makes her a valuable part of our team and a great spotlight for . Learn more about Kristen and let's continue to follow her lead in driving industry development and safety today [and every day]: https://bit.ly/3mHrs6j
In honor of with the Federal Aviation Administration, we asked our Sr. Manager of Sales Operations, Alex Lohman, how he flies R.I.G.H.T.:

"A few key elements I focus on to operate safely before every flight is identifying all physical obstructions in my flight plan, checking any operational weather limiting factors, operating within my personal level of comfortability, and establishing personal flying limitations to always make sure my aircraft can safely capture quality data and return safely."

To learn how to fly R.I.G.H.T. like Alex, visit: https://bit.ly/3mHrs6j
Today is , and we're recognizing the importance of flying R.I.G.H.T. with the Federal Aviation Administration.

+Register your drone
+Interact with others
+Gain knowledge
+Have a safety plan
+Trust and train

See how you can get involved, download the safety playbook, and more by visiting: https://bit.ly/3mHrs6j
Using for good is a core theme in our operations - and we couldn't achieve that without AirMap. Whether it's improving public safety, enabling airspace awareness, or promoting responsible flight, 's innovative technology is transforming airspace management.

Learn more about Airmap powered by DroneUp: https://bit.ly/39r7vhj
We're honored to announce that Andy Thurling has joined DroneUp as the Vice President of Airspace Innovation. Andy is an accomplished commercial drone policy and safety expert. Welcome to DroneUp, Andy.

Learn more about how Andy will inform and at DroneUp.

Click here:
https://bit.ly/3HyPD0J
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