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Shares of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) continue to decline, touching a new 52-week low of $57.97 on Monday. Wal-Mart said that it is in investment mode to improve its e-commerce platform. The company filed paperwork with the Federal Aviation Administration to test a drone delivery...

The drone industry has been through several twists and turns since the devices made their way to the market in the early '00s. The unmanned aircraft have become something of a novelty to the general public, but the use case for the devices have exploded across a range of industries, leaving...

In an effort to assuage worries about the safety of flying commercial drones, some manufacturers have come out with a new kind of drone that flies in a specific area while tethered to a lightweight lead. The connected aircraft boast several benefits over free-flying options, but as more companies...

On Thursday, Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) announced that it was one step closer to providing everyone in the world with an Internet connection. The company has been working on a drone project that will eventually be used to offer Internet connections to those living in remote corners of the...

While Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is pressurizing a House oversight committee to not allow states or cities to regulate drones that are approved by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Reuters reported on Wednesday that insiders at FAA expects to finalize drone regulations in the next 12...

Editor's note: This article was updated on June 3, 2015 to reflect that N. Quinn Bolton is an analyst for Needham & Company and not Stifel. Ambarella Inc (NASDAQ: AMBA) on Tuesday reported a better than expected first quarter results. By Wednesday morning, four of Wall Street's top...

UPDATE: Elon Musk tweeted Wednesday night that this is video of a pilot plant, not the actual Gigafactory. Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) has made its intentions of being a world-class leader in battery technology has been well received by the investment community. In order to achieve its world-...

The Federal Aviation Administration has heavily regulated the use of drones in the U.S., as concerns about safety and privacy overshadow the developing technology. For hobbyists, the lengthy regulations can be difficult to interpret; however, the FAA is hoping to cut down on unknowing violators by...

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been making headlines for a while now by testing futuristic delivery drones. According to new patent filings, customers might not even need to be at home to have Amazon products delivered: the Amazon drones will track you down. Early Stages While the...

While Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN)'s proposed drone delivery service has stolen the spotlight when it comes to innovative uses for the unmanned aircraft, American International Group Inc (NYSE: AIG) has been quietly formulating its own plans for the technology. On Wednesday, the insurance...

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) revealed its plans to connect people all over the world to the internet via a solar-powered drone that is capable of beaming the signal down to people in remote corners of the world. The drone was unveiled at the F8 developer conference on Thursday. Facebook CEO...

Like other major tech giants that have tried their hands in drones, it seems Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) is also upping the ante by experimenting with drone deliveries in three Chinese cities. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reported on this development. Related Link: Alibaba Shares Tank......

One of the more interesting companies set to launch an initial public offering before the end of 2014 has been New Zealand’s Martin Aircraft Co. Ltd. Martin said it wanted to raise up to $22 million to fund further development of its stable of jetpacks. According to The Wall Street...