The announcement of the Commercial UAV Expo Advisory Board is a list of industry veterans and VIPs – and indicates a major event in 2022. Commercial UAV Expo will take place September 6 – 8, 2022 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas: and is shaping up to be a big …
Read More »Edgybees Makes Fast Company List Most Innovative
Edgybees Named to Fast Company’s List of Most Innovative Companies by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Geo-registration software leader Edgybees has been named to Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2022. The annual list recognizes the businesses making the most significant impact on both the …
Read More »U.S. Drone Soccer Inspires Diversity in Future Workplace
As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, we applaud the efforts of those in the drone industry that continue to make a difference to welcome all types of people into our community. Over the past several months, we’ve seen a deliberate movement to change terminology to reflect that welcoming stance, …
Read More »Drone Delivery Oman UVL Robotics
Starting this month, UVL Robotics will provide drone delivery in Oman, servicing Oman’s largest city, Muscat: integrating with the local delivery service. The company has also gained permissions to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS.) The project for drone delivery in Oman “is the first and only of …
Read More »Drone Industry 2021 in a Word Describe this Year
Skyfish M4 As we look forward to 2022, it’s time to reflect on the drone industry 2021. Despite chip shortages, new regulations, an ongoing global pandemic, and the challenges inherent in a growth sector, the drone industry came out on top in 2021. We asked our sponsors and partners to …
Read More »Will Automation Create More Jobs than it Eliminates?
News and Commentary. On Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 10:00am ET, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), the Chairman of the U.S. House Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth, held a hearing titled “Our Changing Economy: The Economic Effects of Technological Innovation, Automation and the Future of Work,” to …
Read More »Public Safety Drone Market Strong: BRINC Scores $25 M
BRINC, an emerging leader in the public safety drone market, has announced a $25 million Series A funding round. Financing was led by Index Ventures with participation from Sam Altman, Tusk Venture Partners, Jeff Weiner’s Next Play Ventures, Dylan Field, Elad Gil, Patrick Spence, Alex Wang, and former Acting Secretary …
Read More »Women to Watch in UAS 5 Year Anniversary Program
Launched! The 2021 Women to Watch in UAS Global Awards 5th Year Anniversary Program is Here Five years together supporting & inspiring women to break boundaries and thrive. By Guest Contributor: Dawn M.K. Zoldi* The WTW program elevates the entire UAS/UAM/AAM industry by recognizing those who are making a positive …
Read More »DJI Layoffs in Palo Alto, Office Will Remain Open
DJI layoffs in the Palo Alto office “reflect the company’s evolving needs,” says a company statement. “We have made the difficult decision to reduce staffing in our Palo Alto office to reflect the company’s evolving needs. We thank the affected employees for their contributions and remain committed to our customers …
Read More »DroneTalks Academy: a Virtual Interactive Learning Platform
DroneTalks has launched a virtual, interactive learning platform to support the drone industry in Europe and around the world: DroneTalks Academy The drone industry is new, growing, and confusing to new comers. DroneTalks Academy organizers Eszter Kovacs and Lorenzo Murzilli are addressing the need to condense and clarify drone industry information …
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