Malaysia-based drone provider Aerodyne Group recently announced the acquisition of Australian UAV surveying firm Sensorem. With the purchase, Aerodyne can fly further into the Australian minerals, energy, industrial and agricultural sectors. Sensorem will deploy Aerodyne’s AI-powered, end-to-end, cloud-based asset management solution known as “vertikaliti.” Headquartered in Perth, Sensorem is a …
Read More »Police Use of Automated Drones Prompts Privacy Concerns
A police drone flies over a French marketplace on March 24, 2020 as local authorities enforce a nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of covid-19.Photo: Gerard Julien (Getty Images) Police drones are already a dystopian horror story straight out of the pages of 1984, but now they’re even beginning to think …
Read More »Drones are poised to reshape home design
With a few taps on your phone—no onions, please—the order is placed, with delivery set for within the hour. Soon, your specially wrapped burger appears on the horizon, borne aloft by a humming drone. A retractable door on your rooftop opens to reveal a landing pad and delivery receptacle. The …
Read More »drone delivery market – MarketWatch
The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Dec 05, 2020 (Market Insight Reports) — The global drone delivery market is expected to grow with highest CAGR over the forecast period. A research report on the global drone delivery market report delivers a straightforward analysis …
Read More »Police Drones Are Starting to Think for Themselves
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — When the Chula Vista police receive a 911 call, they can dispatch a flying drone with the press of button. On a recent afternoon, from a launchpad on the roof of the Chula Vista Police Department, they sent a drone across the city to a crowded …
Read More »Skydio Drones: Webinar on Skydio 2
It’s the end of fourth quarter: when many enterprise and public safety programs are planning their programs and hardware investments for the next year. U.S.-manufactured Skydio drones have rapidly emerged as one of the top choices for enterprise and first responder programs. Don’t miss this free webinar on Tuesday, December …
Read More »InterDrone Online is December 15! Join us
Don’t miss the last big drone show of the year! InterDrone Online takes place December 15 – 17, 2020: and you can score a 15% discount pass with DRONELIFE Promo Code DroneLife15. This year, you can skip the travel expenses, the time away from home, and the airport meals. Relax …
Read More »World Economic Forum Predicts Open Skis for Drones
Source: Wiki Commons Global drone use continues to soar—according to the World Economic Forum —and the sky’s the limit for future growth even as more drones are deployed to address COVID-related issues. The WEF report— titled “Global Technology Governance Report 2021: Harnessing Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies in a COVID-19 World”—notes …
Read More »How 5G drones are saving Canadian crops
It’s going to be a while before drone fleets deliver packages en-masse in urban areas, but with 5G networks that improve their capabilities, they are gaining interest with industries in rural areas like farming. Moreover, drones can also improve the quality of life for those who reside in segregated small …
Read More »No Ban on Chinese Drone Tech in NDAA
Congressmen in the U.S. have rejected a House version of the National Defense Authorization Act which would ban the purchase of Chinese drone tech by U.S. federal agencies or with federal funding. Manufacturers, government agencies, and public safety agencies that utilize public funding have been awaiting the outcome of negotiations …
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