Alphabet’s Wing Aviation News

Alphabet’s Wing Aviation Warns Proposed Drone ID Rules Invite Privacy Issues

Alphabet Inc.’s drone delivery unit Wing criticized Trump administration rules issued this week mandating broadcast-based remote identification of drones, saying they should be revised to allow for internet-based tracking. On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued rules that will …

Amazon Reveals Unique Delivery Drone; FAA Grants Limited Testing Approval

Amazon.com Inc. has unveiled a revolutionary new drone — part helicopter and part science-fiction aircraft — that the company expects to use for test deliveries of toothpaste and other household goods starting within months. The new device takes off vertically, …

Alphabet’s Wing Is First Commercial Drone Unit Certified as Airline

An offshoot of Alphabet Inc.’s Google has become the first drone operator to receive government approval as an airline, an important step that gives it the legal authority to begin dropping products to actual customers. The subsidiary, Wing Aviation LLC, …