U.S. Army photo by Angie DePuydt The enterprise drone industry is growing – but it’s still at the beginning stages. For enterprises starting the process of building a fleet, the complications are many – but so are the benefits. The following is a guest post by Diana Manning, systems engineer …
Read More »Drone-strike clues said to hint at Iran
Pieces of a cruise missile and drones used in attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities are displayed by the Saudi military on Sept. 18 in Riyadh. Small instruments in the drones have reportedly been tied to drones manufactured in Iran. (AP file photo) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A small …
Read More »Commercial UAV Expo Americas is Already Shaping Up to be a C…
While Commercial UAV Expo Americas has been growing steadily for the last 5 years, 2019 felt like a breakthrough event for the show, which saw record numbers in attendees and sponsors and a high profile lineup of keynotes nad presenters. If 2019 was a great show, however, 2020 is shaping …
Read More »The Deep Dive into Remote ID for Drones: What It Is, What it…
image public domain We’ve gotten a lot of questions and comments about Remote ID for Drones – and with good reason. This regulation is important: it has the potential to impact all drone operations in the country. It’s also technical, and challenging to understand. This guest post is a longer …
Read More »Police Use Drone to Save Blind Man in Connecticut Forest
This is a stunning drones for good story – yet another example of drones saving lives. Drones are undeniably an incomparable tool for search and rescue missions. Not only can they cover maximum area quickly, when equipped with thermal imaging payloads drones can continue a search through the nighttime hours. …
Read More »DJI is using drones to help fight the Coronavirus | Services…
DJI has now begun working with Chinese officials to help contain the Covid-19 outbreak. The chinese based drone company has not only pledged almost $1.5 million but they’ve also have taken their industrial based agricultural Agras spraying drones and have employed it to spray disinfectant in affected areas around China. …
Read More »India Flying Labs Teaches Drone Skills in Nagaland
courtesy of India Flying Labs WeRobotics recently launched a workshop in Nagaland, a state in India, to teach the Office of State Disaster Management Authority how to plan and pilot data-driven drone missions. The group is a “team of entrepreneurs, drone adventurers and humanitarians bringing robotics technology to communities for social good.” …
Read More »Judge Strikes Down Michigan County’s Drone Ban
kennethaw88 / CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) A Michigan county’s attempt to ban drone flights in its public parks crashed and burned last week after a judge ruled the ordinance flew in the face of state law. Flint-area circuit court Judge Joseph Farah granted an injunction to prohibit enforcement of the ban …
Read More »The Newest Gremsy Gimbal: the T3V3
The Gremsy T3V3: HDMI quick release, stronger motor, and more. Vietnam-based Gremsy, manufacturers of quality gimbals for the professional market, announce their latest gimbal version today. Designed for widespread use, the Gremsy T3 is already one of the most popular gimbals used in inspections, mapping, and other commercial applications. It …
Read More »Parrot Wins Swiss Army Micro-Drone Contract
French drone manufacturer Parrot has been selected by the Swiss Armed Forces to develop and supply micro-drones as part of the Swiss Mini UAV Program (Swiss MUAS). Parrot successfully won the contract against several commercial UAV suppliers. Last year, the French manufacturer was chosen by the DoD for the U.S …
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