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Drone startup XMX Defense develops advanced drones for customers in defense, government and other sectors. [Photo: XMX Defense]
XMX Defense Breaks Ground on Drone Hub in Mineral Wells
by Sandra Engelland | Oct 6, 2026
The startup, which recently emerged from stealth mode, has leased facilities at Mineral Wells Regional Airport for drone assembly, engineering, maintenance, training and flight operations.
by Lauren Lawley Head |
Jul 23, 2026
The deal pairs EagleNXT’s fixed-wing surveillance drones with the startup’s low-cost quadcopter platforms. CEO Bill Irby tells Dallas Innovates the company plans to grow its Allen workforce roughly tenfold as it ramps up production across its product lines.
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Irving-Based Caterpillar Acquires Skycatch to Deploy AI Solutions That Transform the Mining Industry
by Sandra Engelland |
Jul 9, 2026
Skycatch’s technology combines drone-generated high-frequency, precise, geospatial data with a suite of AI-powered solutions, opening up ‘a fundamentally different way of operating.’
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A Zipline delivery drone [Image: Walmart]
Walmart, Zipline Launch Drone Delivery From Walmart in Southern Dallas
by Lance Murray | Sep 9, 2025
The Samuell Boulevard Supercenter becomes the first Walmart in Dallas to offer Zipline’s autonomous delivery service, with more than 65,000 items—from baby formula to frozen foods—available for drone drop-off
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 29, 2025
UTA’s Dianqi Han has developed a remote system that uses millimeter-wave radar to spot signs of hardware trouble—like damaged propellers—without modifying the drone itself.
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by David Seeley |
Apr 24, 2025
The federal research laboratory slated for Texas A&M-Fort Worth will be focused on innovative aviation technologies—including drones, air taxis, and supersonic and hypersonic aircraft.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 24, 2025
Following the ribbon cutting by George and Laura Bush with help from 32 national heroes, a "Mission to Inspire Spectacular" lit up the sky over the National Medal of Honor Museum with fireworks and drones, accompanied by video and musical arrangements to commemorate the milestone.
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Dr. Ifana Mahbub demonstrates the Millibox anechoic chamber measurement setup for characterizing the antenna’s performance. [Photo: UT Dallas]
UTD Researcher Gets DARPA Fellowship for Work on Wireless UAV Recharging
by Lance Murray | May 29, 2024
UTD's Dr. Ifana Mahbub is leading a research team that's developing wireless technology to transfer electromagnetic waves to and from far distances. Beyond drones, the research could also impact EVs, mobile phones, and wearable devices.
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by Quincy Preston and David Seeley |
Apr 2, 2024
Both projects were competed recently by Adolfson & Peterson Construction—improving the acoustics for the seven-time Grammy-nominated One O’Clock Lab Band and eight other jazz lab bands while giving drones and ground autonomous vehicles room to fly and roam.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 10, 2024
Powered by Wing and Zipline, Walmart's drone delivery expansion is set to reach up to 75% of residents in Dallas-Fort Worth. Its DFW footprint encompasses more than 30 local areas and sets a new benchmark for retail drone services in a single U.S. market.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 1, 2023
With the help of the U.S. Department of Energy grant, the city of Arlington said it will conduct an innovative pilot program to test the efficiency and scalability of using autonomous, electric drone and robot delivery vehicles. The goal: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions while serving residents in need.
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A Wing drone flying a Walmart delivery [Photo: Walmart]
Walmart Is Adding Wing Drone Deliveries to Two North Texas Superstores
by Lance Murray | Aug 24, 2023
Walmart will launch new drone delivery service at two area stores— including one the retailer calls its "most requested expansion area." With fast drones from Alphabet-owned Wing, Dallas shoppers could get their orders in about 30 minutes.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 5, 2023
Beyond action on the pitch on opening night, fans also will be treated to action in the skies with a custom drone show, aerial aerobatics, and a post-game fireworks display at Grand Prairie Stadium.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 27, 2023
Dublin, Ireland-based Manna, the world’s first aviation-grade B2B "drone delivery as-a-service" startup, has begun a trial in partnership with Dallas-based real estate development company Hillwood at its AllianceTexas development in Fort Worth. The trial will initially offer drone delivery to a select number of Hillwood’s residential developments.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 3, 2023
There are so many drones flying our skies that the North Central Texas Council of Governments began an education series two years ago that now is available on its YouTube page. The free series focuses on best practices, safety, and the many uses of drones.
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