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Courtesy of DDC One of Canada’s top drone delivery companies is “Coming to America” (FYI: Not an Eddie Murphy sequel). This week, Drone Delivery Canada launched the first steps to soar into the U.S. market, sparking discussions with potential American partners. A company spokesperson said several companies had expressed interest …

Abishur Prakash, geopolitical futurist for the Center for Innovating the Future, discussed the potential scenarios that could unfold in the new arms race for autonomous military robots. He is the author of the book, ‘The Age Of Killer Robots’ and the world’s top expert on the geopolitical implications of emerging …

July 9, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The current crisis has disrupted work and life around the world. However, the spirit of innovation, with its resiliency and determination, is proving that such worldwide obstacles don’t have to create the same disruption.  Technology companies …

Public opinion of drone delivery and air taxis is a major hurdle for the industry, as organizations from hospital networks to Walmart try to utilze the benefits of faster, contactless, on demand delivery.  A new study by German research collaborative Sky Limits indicates that German citizens, at least, aren’t ready …

Source: AO Drones Aerial light show provider AO Drones found a unique way to say “Thank You” from above to Dubai’s COVID workers for their heroism during the pandemic. The June event included a drone-based light show as well as an aerial film depicting emergency vehicles arranged on the ground …

But it’s not all bad news. The data, compiled by the local Economic Development Corporation, also shows big growth in the manufacturing sector, which added 660 jobs from 2015 to 2019. The portrait that emerges from the data, presented to EDC leaders in June, is one of an economy bound …

Congress DOD may closely track researchers thanks to NDAA provision By Lauren C. Williams Jul 08, 2020 House lawmakers last week passed an amendment to the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act that would allow the Defense Department to track U.S. and foreign student researchers on national security projects, despite …

Unmanned Systems Lawmakers call on Army to coordinate small-drone defenses By Mark Rockwell Jul 08, 2020 To better defend military forces against small weaponized drones, lawmakers introduced legislation calling for the Army to coordinate troop defenses against small unmanned aerial systems for the Department of Defense. Small drones — …

IT Infrastructure Marines connect smart base infrastructure By Susan Miller Jul 08, 2020 The Marines are working to design and operate a smart base testbed to support the resiliency of critical infrastructure at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar near San Diego, Calif. Partnering with US Ignite, a nonprofit dedicated …

Israel and CA-based drone insurance platform SkyWatch.AI, telematics-based drone insurance company, has released a next level solution.  SkyWatch.ai’s new online policy management platform makes it easier than ever for drone operators to manage their policies. “The revamped platform offers an advanced streamlined user experience with a modern design and improved …