The current COVID-19 crisis response has hit business across the globe, and the drone industry has been no exception. Insur-tech startup SkyWatch.ai has been working with drone companies throughout the crisis – but now they can see the tide turning for the industry. Those operators who have been directly involved …
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The use of drones is part of Singapore’s drive to embrace technological innovation Singapore’s first drone delivery service has begun by taking vitamins to a ship, with its operator saying Wednesday the devices are crucial in reducing human contact during the coronavirus pandemic. The use of drones is part of …
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Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor has slammed the EU’s purchase of Israeli drones to track asylum seekers. The rights group described the EU’s €59 million contracts with Israeli companies to supply drones for the surveillance of asylum seekers at sea as immoral and of questionable legality. “The EU purchase of Israel …
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DJI’s new commercial drone was announced this morning – and the Matrice 300 RTK (M300 RTK) is their most advanced platform yet. New ease of use, with a slew of new safety features, new data capture features, data analysis features and more power, the M300 RTK sets a new standard. …
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Image: CDC/Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAMS During the current Covid-19 pandemic, surveillance drones have been used by police departments around the world to monitor community quarantines. The application keeps law enforcement officials safe while reminding community members of social distancing guidelines. In the U.S., some politicians have objected, with …
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File photo For Dallas, 2020 will go down in history as the Year of the Drone Expo. Earlier this week, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International announced its major drone conference, XPONENTIAL 2020, would take place in the Texas city in October rather than in Boston in August – citing COVID-19 safety …
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BENGALURU: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has granted exemptions to 13 consortia to operate drones on an experimental basis, without the need for unique identification numbers and operator permits till September 30. The move paves the way for these consortia, which include ones floated by budget airline SpiceJet, Nandan …
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Unmanned Systems How digital twins keep Navy ahead on ship maintenance By Stephanie Kanowitz May 06, 2020 With a digital twin of a ship, the Navy can conduct shipboard repairs and maintenance while at sea, ensuring the readiness of combat systems without the need to dock. The Naval Surface …
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Source: RoboticSkies UAV-services provider Robotic Skies is teaming up with UK fuel-cell startup Intelligent Energy to offer expanded, post-sale support for drone fuel cells. Intelligent Energy manufactures very light, power-dense hydrogen fuel cells used for many drone applications, especially projects requiring longer flight times, like drone delivery. “Intelligent Energy fuel …
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Unmanned Systems U.S. drone developers feel squeeze during pandemic By Mark Rockwell May 06, 2020 The economic collapse triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic is hindering some the DOD’s efforts to foster development of a domestic commercial drone industry, according to one of the agency’s managers for a federal effort …
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