The footage opens with a quick pan of traffic crossing Eighth Street and Broadway. The audio captures chatter over the police scanner and the revving engine of a passing car. The camera hones in on a small crowd gathered on the street corner. Most begin to run, then slow and …
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Source: Anduril Drone provider Anduril is telling a new ghost story – with high-flying results. The California-based startup this week announced the launch of the Ghost 4 “intelligent VTOL” drone. The American-manufactured, single-rotor drone joins Anduril’s product growing suite of defense technology solutions. A company spokesperson says the Ghost 4 …
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Public perception of drones is of critical importance to the drone industry, as commercial drones become more visible through applications like drone delivery and power line inspections. In this episode of MarketScale‘s Drones in America Podcast, DRONELIFE’s Miriam McNabb speaks with Grant Guillot, Partner and Unmanned Systems Lead at law …
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The photo shows the ceremony marking the establishment of Aerofugia Technology (Chengdu) Co., Ltd. on Sept. 15, 2020. (Xinhua/Yang Di) CHENGDU, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) — Flying-car company Hubei Geely Terrafugia on Tuesday announced its merger with Chinese drone developer AOSSCI to form Aerofugia Technology (Chengdu) Co., Ltd. The new company, …
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Source: Volansi Drone delivery provider Volansi just delivered some good news to its investors. The CA-based startup landed $50 million in Series B funding from current investors Lightspeed Venture Partners and YCombinator as well as new investors Harpoon Ventures and Merck Global Health Innovation Fund. Volansi provides automated drone delivery for time-critical parts …
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At this morning’s Commercial UAV Expo Keynote address, Commercial UAV hosted one of the most important figures in the industry. FAA Administrator Steve Dickson addressed the virtual audience to discuss FAA and drones: pilot programs, new regulations, and future endeavors. Dickson began his address with the expected message that the …
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Direct action protests against Israel’s largest weapons company have escalated in the UK, with an occupation of a factory building engines for drones used by Israel’s army entering its third day on Wednesday. Protests were also held outside Elbit System UK’s London headquarters and at its landlord’s main offices, as …
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Connected Warrior What to look for in DOD’s coming spectrum strategy By Lauren C. Williams Sep 16, 2020 DOD has been prepping a electromagnetic spectrum strategy over the past year, evaluating its workforce needs and looking to better incorporate electronic warfare operations and manage the airwaves and explosion of …
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At Commercial UAV Expo this morning, a panel of the top players in drone delivery came together to discuss drone delivery in the pandemic. Commercial Drone Alliance Executive Director Lisa Ellman moderated a panel of representatives from top drone delivery companies. Margaret Nagle, Head of Regulatory Affairs for Wing; Conor …
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Sept. 15, 2020 Walmart is partnering with drone delivery service Zipline to provide on-demand health and wellness product deliveries. The plan, according to a CNBC report, is to then expand and offer all general merchandise via drone delivery. It’s the second drone announcement for Walmart in the past two weeks. …
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