Drone manufacturer Yuneec has announced that its commercial hexacopter, the H520, will now be optionally available with an RTK (Real Time Kinematic) system. The addition of the RTK system from Swiss company Fixposition, means that even under difficult GPS conditions – in dense urban areas or canyons, for example – …
Read More »Pegasus Aerospace Launches Security Drone System That Packs …
Pegasus Aerospace this week announced the launch of its new tactical drone system catering to government agencies, law enforcement and the private-security sector. ShockWave Tactical UAS is designed – according to a company statement – “to enable clients to safely and accurately achieve their missions without risking and endangering first …
Read More »FLIR Comes to a Armed Services Branch Near You
In a separate announcement, FLIR announced a 39.6 million dollar order to deliver FLIR Black Hornet Personal Reconnaissance Systems (PRS) for the U.S. Army. This tiny drone will support platoon and small unit level surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities as part of the initiative named the Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) Program. …
Read More »DRONELIFE EXCLUSIVE – Drones Shut Down an Airport: Now What?
Blue Stahli Luân [CC BY 2.0] How should governments and the drone industry respond? The following is a guest post by Timothy Bean, CEO of Fortem Technologies, leading provider of airspace security technologies. Over 100,000 travelers were grounded the week leading up to Christmas due to rogue drones spotted at …
Read More »FLIR Acquires Aeryon Drone Company in $200 Million Deal
Oregon-based drone company FLIR Systems has acquired UAS firm Aeryon Labs in a $200 million deal. Based in Canada, Aeryon is a leading designer and manufacturer of drone solutions built around aircraft under 20 pounds. The company mainly works with global military, public safety, and critical infrastructure market with 20 military …
Read More »Drone Manufacturers Alliance Europe to European Lawmakers: “…
Under the shadow of the recent high profile drone incursions at U.K. airports, the European Commission presented its draft technical rules – otherwise known as the Delegated Act – to the European Parliament’s Transport Committee. The discussion was heated, with some members of parliament unhappy with the draft rules. The …
Read More »Airobotics Automated Drones Add LiDAR for Expanded Commercia…
It’s been a big year for Airobotics. The Israeli company which is the best known fully automated drone solution in the world has received a major funding boost; opened a U.S. facility in Scottsdale, Arizona; and added major new functionality to their solution – a drone solutions that does not …
Read More »Best Cloud Storage for Drones: Dragonfly Alternatives
It’s one of a drone operator’s most basic problems: where to store all of your best footage. Check out these suggestions to find a great solution that’s right for you. The following is a guest post by Fergus O’Sullivan, chief editor of Cloudwards.net. After you’ve flown a few passes over a …
Read More »Agriculture, Security and First Responders Drive $15 Billion…
A new report forecasts that the commercial drone market will exceed $15.1 billion by 2027. The Strategy Analytics Advanced Defense Systems (ADS) service report, “Commercial UAS Market Outlook 2017-2027” predicts that 49% of demand for commercial drone platforms by 2027 will be in the agriculture, commercial security and first responder …
Read More »3 Ways Drones Can Be Kept Out of Airports – With or Without …
News and Commentary. Recently, my phone has been ringing off the hook (or out of my pocket, I’m not that old) with reporters of the general media asking for commentary on the latest airport disruption. Over and over, I have had to explain that “just shooting them down” is not …
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