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Image: University of Zurich Compact and foldable, portable drones are great for carrying – but can the advantages of a folding drone be realized during flight? Researchers at the University of Zurich, with others, have come up with a drone that folds during flight to get through tight spaces. Davide …

Michael Huerta ParaZero, the Tel-Aviv based drone recovery systems company announced today that former US FAA Administrator Michael Huerta has joined their advisory board. Mr. Huerta was nominated by US President Barack Obama and finished out his five year term under President Donald Trump.  He finished his out his 5 …

Enterprise drone operations software company Kittyhawk has announced a $3M strategic investment from insurance firm Travelers. The Travelers Companies’ investment will help Kittyhawk offer drone operations solutions to new markets. From customer to investor Travelers have long been a front-runner in the use of drones within the insurance industry. The company launched its drone program to …

Aerovironment Quantix Insurance is taking a more important role in the drone industry, as InsurTech and drone insurance companies collaborate with hardware and software providers. Leading commercial and defense drone systems provider AeroVironment announced a collaboration with REIN’s DroneInsurance.com, a digital drone insurance portal.  DroneInsurance.com will offer commercial drone insurance …

IBM has applied to patent a system that would use block chain technology to tackle privacy and security concerns for drones, according to a filing published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) September 20, 2018. IBM joins a list of more traditional technology companies that are looking to supply technology solutions, in this …

It really interesting to make note of the different approaches that are used to solve problems.  In this case university research seeks to learn how to teach a drone how to travel though a confined space by emulating the flight patterns of birds and bees. There are different approaches to …

Timed with the start of the InterDrone trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada USA,  SkyWatch.AI  a Drone insurance provider has announced three new partnerships that allow user to purchase drone insurance in a variety of ways.  A newcomer to the drone insurance space, SkyWatch.AI has a unique offering.  The provide …

While not very often, the old adage what goes up must come down (and sometimes quite suddenly) comes into play even with commercial drones.   In a press release,  Drone safety systems company Parazero Israel Ltd , announced recently that its drone safety system has successfully saved hundreds of thousands of …

When your drone and all of the gear that comes with it is your livelihood, a single accident can leave you short on cash, unable to work and restricted by downtime. DJI has today launched Enterprise Shield, a coverage program that provides peace of mind to commercial pilots with fleet …

There are a lot of educational resources available for drone operators; but not all offer real, job-changing training for pros. That’s where the FLIR DELTA, a free online video series with downloadable “cheat sheets” is different. In a series of short videos, pro operators and experts explain the basics of …