Drones in the News

Quantum Systems and Propeller Aero Partner

Quantum-Systems Partners with Propeller Aero: Trinity F90+ Drone and Propeller Aero’s 3D Mapping Software by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M Crosby Trimble [NASDAQ:TRMB] is one of the holdings in the AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF [NYSE ARCA:UAV], the only ETF dedicated to the drone economy. The AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF is …

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RoBird Flying Robot Defends Airport Against Bird Strikes

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a Bird that’s a…Plane!  The RoBird flying robot. At the Edmonton International Airport and Grand Forks International Airport in North Dakota, a Peregrine falcon soars near the runway to deter birds from interfering with air traffic. It looks real. But it’s not. It’s …

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Speeder AUV – DRONELIFE

Mayman Aerospace Showcases Speeder AUV at Draper Venture Network CEO Summit by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M Crosby This year’s annual Draper Venture Network CEO Summit saw the reveal of Mayman Aerospace’s flight-ready prototype of its Speeder Air Utility Vehicle (AUV). Continue reading below or listen: The P2 Speeder vertical …

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Will People Pay for Drone Delivery? Smarty Survey

ANRA drone delivery trials. Survey Finds Nearly Half of Consumers Would Pay for One-Hour Drone Delivery by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Online shopping platform Smarty has announced the results of a new consumer survey about Americans’ shopping preferences. Continue reading below, or listen: Conducted by Propeller Insights in March …

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Flyability Elios 3 LiDAR – DRONELIFE

Flyability Unveils the Elios 3 LiDAR Drone for Dark, Dirty and Dangerous Indoor Spaces by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, Flyability launched its Elios 3, the first ever collision-tolerant drone equipped with a LiDAR sensor for indoor 3D mapping. Continue reading or listen below: Since its first product …

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Drone News of the Week May 13

All of the DRONELIFE headlines and drone news of the week May 13: DJI, Autel, American Robotics and more. Continue reading, or listen here: Virginia Natural Gas First in State to Deploy Pipeline Inspection With Drones   Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) is set to become the first natural gas utility in …

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Genius NY Applications Open $1 M Prize Drone Startups

New York state is betting on the drone, robotics and IoT industries in a big way.  With recognition that these industries have the potential to drive major economic development in the area, the GENIUS NY program  – an in-residence accelerator operated out of Syracuse, NY – is offering $3 million in …

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Skydio Drones for Public Safety Fritz Reber

From the floor of AUVSI’s Xponential 2022: an interview with former police officer and Head of Public Safety Integration Fritz Reber on Skydio drones for public safety. Fritz Reber is a well respected figure in public safety – and in the drone industry.  Reber served at Chula Vista Police Department …

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