Yearly Archives: 2025

Automotive parts delivery via drone demonstrated to Ford Motor Company’s Customer Service Division

We had the pleasure of hosting the Ford Motor Company’s Customer Service Division (FCSD) team for a live flight demonstration of the blueflite® drone platform—highlighting how unmanned aerial systems can enable faster, smarter, and more agile logistics in the automotive aftermarket.  From urgent parts delivery to dealership service support, drone technology is poised to reshape how vehicles are serviced and…

USD950,000 Grant Boosts Blueflite®’s Drone Delivery Program with Munson Healthcare in Northern Michigan

The future of healthcare logistics took flight this month as Blueflite®’s advanced cargo drones were featured in a series of successful demonstration flights in Traverse City, Michigan — part of an expanded pilot program now backed by a new USD950,000 grant from the state’s Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) Activation Fund. The demonstration, held at Munson Medical Center, showcased Blueflite®’s Michigan-manufactured…

Blueflite® and Hawk AeroSafety Launch Strategic Safety Management Partnership at AUVSI Xponential

Houston, TX – May 21, 2025 – At AUVSI Xponential in Houston, blueflite®, a leader in advanced drone technology, and Hawk AeroSafety, a trusted provider of aviation safety and compliance solutions, announced a strategic partnership to deliver a next-generation Safety Management System built for uncrewed and crewed aviation operations. The new SMS module, to be integrated into blueflite®’s proprietary blueDigital platform, is designed to help…

Advanced Drone Technologies Shine in Lake Michigan Demonstration

West Bay Aerial Mobility Showcase Advanced aerial technologies took center stage yesterday as multiple industry leaders gathered for a groundbreaking demonstration over West Grand Traverse Bay. The event showcased cutting-edge drone capabilities focused on public safety applications, environmental monitoring, and precision geospatial data collection. In one of the day’s highlights, blueflite® successfully executed a simulated search and rescue operation in…

Blueflite® chooses to locate in Lafayette, La., advancing medical logistics in the state

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) is proud to announce that drone logistics leader Blueflite® has chosen to expand into Lafayette−further solidifying Lafayette’s growing reputation as a hub for technology and healthcare innovation. The company’s decision is backed by a strategic, USD250,000 investment from Ochsner Louisiana Innovation Fund (OLIF), a USD10 million fund established by Ochsner Health,…

Behind the Scenes: Rigorous Testing of Controlled Parachute Systems

Testing of Controlled Parachute Systems A look behind the scenes: controlled parachute system testing—successfully demonstrating how we prepare for the unexpected. All systems are validated through rigorous testing because logistics drone operations demand the highest standards. Whether our drones deliver critical medical supplies or support logistics in remote areas, repeated testing ensures everything works. That’s how we make sure that…

The Future of Automotive Supply Chains is Taking Flight

Blueflite® CTO, James McClearen, met with executives, including William Clay Ford Jr., Executive Chair of Ford Motor Company, at the Ford Pitch Day to explore a powerful use case for blueflite® drones: the rapid delivery of critical automotive parts. The meeting highlighted how advanced drone technology could transform manufacturing efficiency across Ford’s global operations. Imagine circuit boards or other high-value…

Blueflite® Revolutionizing Drone Innovation with HP Multi Jet Fusion Technology

Balancing weight, strength, and design flexibility is a significant challenge for drone manufacturers. Traditional manufacturing techniques like carbon fiber layup are time-consuming and limit design adaptability. Additionally, parts created using other 3D printing technologies can suffer from brittleness, excess weight, or visible layering, failing to meet the high standards required for UAV performance and aesthetics. By integrating HP’s Multi Jet…

Blueflite® to Demonstrate Cargo Drone Capabilities in Indonesia

Darwin, Australia – February 10, 2025 – Blueflite®, a high-tech drone company specializing in cargo UAVs, has been selected by Terra Drone Corporation to support a Practicality Verification Project in Indonesia. This initiative, backed by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry under the Industrial Cooperation Programme in the Global South, aims to enhance logistics and supply chain efficiency through advanced…