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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 …

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Skydio Investment Soars by Another $170 Million

Funding for U.S. drone manufacturers has just broken through another record, as Skydio investment soars by a $170 million Series D round.  The Series D round was led by Andreessen Horowitz’s Growth Fund. The announcement is the latest chapter in the stunning Skydio story.  Introduced in 2019, Skydio’s autonomous platform …

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Genius NY is Looking for Startups: Million Dollar Accelerato…

Applications are now open for New York’s startup accelerator program, GENIUS NY. “The world’s largest accelerator competition for unmanned technology start-ups is now accepting entries for its 5th year. Five finalists will be selected for this year’s program and split a total of $3 million in cash with the winner …

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Drone Stock Images: HOsiHO is a Site by Artists, for Artists

For drone photographers, selling drone stock images can be a frustrating exercise.  Revenue models often don’t recognize the hard work of the artist: for purchasers, cheap sites don’t always guarantee clear use rights or that the image was procured legally.  HOsiHO (HSH) – which is a French language play that …

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Drone Insurance: Everything You Need to Know

Every professional service provider knows that drone insurance is an important part of doing business.  Here, drone insurance specialist Yuval Caspi explains how it works, what to look for, and how to make sure you’re covered when accidents happen. Managing Mayhem: A Discussion with Yuval Caspi, Skywatch By: Dawn M.K. …

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Long Range Cargo Drones Volansi Joins BEYOND Program

Volansi, a leading provider of long range cargo drones, has partnered with three of the nine participants in the FAA’s BEYOND program.  “Volansi is working directly with the ​North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), the North Dakota Department of Transportation and the University of Alaska Fairbanks for this effort,” says …

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Air Domain Awareness Program for Border Protection

The Air Domain Awareness Program is a federally funded project testing new technology to stop the illicit use of drones and small aircraft – in any environment., By DRONELIFE Staff Writer Jim Magill As the technology for unmanned aerial vehicle and systems grows apace, bringing with it the promise of …

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Visualskies Finding Lost Cities with Drones

By DRONELIFE Staff Writer Jim Magill Using drones, 3D scanning technology, LIDAR and other state-of-the-art technology for measuring, interpreting and visualizing data, a UK-based company has done everything from uncovering lost civilizations to creating augmented reality for movies and television. Founded in 2014, Visualskies has grown from a company narrowly …

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