The FAA is moving forward on remote ID for drones.  Today, the FAA announced 8 companies that will work with the FAA in setting up a framework of technology requirements for future suppliers of remote ID technology.  The 8 companies chosen are: Airbus, AirMap, Amazon, Intel, One Sky, Skyward, T-Mobile, and …

In another example of drone companies playing a productive role in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic (and in some cases a critical one),  Avision began no-contact drone delivery of medical supplies.  Avision announced that over the last few weeks they have been working with drone pilots in San Mateo country in …

Oil & gas Drone Services Market Size and Growth, Development and Forecast to 2025 Research Report with the guide of Market Growth Reports May 06, 2020 (The Expresswire) — Global “Oil and gas Drone Services Market” analysis 2020 covers the entire supply chain, focusing on supply, demand, trade and prices by country …

image courtesy African Drone Forum The African Drone Forum held a virtual awards ceremony this morning to name the winners of the Lake Kivu Challenge.  All of the participants are winners in the African drone industry, having had the opportunity to demonstrate cutting edge technology in real world scenarios before …

VICTORVILLE — As part of its Wildfire Mitigation Plan, Southern California Edison will use drones over parts of the High Desert to inspect power equipment. SCE spokesman David Song told the Daily Press on Monday that over the next few months, some residents west of Interstate 15 may see SCE …

Source: Eaglehawk New York-based firm EagleHawk has developed a way to sanitize large areas against COVID-19 via disinfectant drones. Using EPA-approved chemicals, the disinfectant drones can spray over large facilities such as stadiums and ballparks, or indoor buildings such as jails and government offices. Company officials hope customers will see …

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International major drone conference XPONENTIAL 2020 has been moved to Oct. 5-8, according to a statement today by president Brian P. Wynne. In response to coronavirus concerns, AUVSI had postponed the event to August but said today that October would be a safer choice. “In our …

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. May 05, 2020 Xherald — According to a recent research study “Drone Market, By Application (Mapping and surveys, Filming and Photography, Inspection and Maintenance, Surveillance and monitoring, others), By Product (Hybrid, Rotary Blade, Fixed Wing) By End …

For the most part, software providers tend to stick to software.  Every once in a while, however, a pivotal moment comes in the development of technology – and the software providers have to build something just to demonstrate how it can be done.  Auterion Skynode is that something: “It’s the …

Much of the world is focused on the current Covid-19 crisis – but good works everywhere continue.  French manufacturer Parrot has donated drones, software and support to assist in human rights: most recently, for a Human Rights Watch investigation in Syria. Assisting the Human Rights Watch investigation into ISIS atrocities …