Palo Alto Plans to Use Drones for Blood Deliveries

by Gennady Sheyner / Palo Alto Weekly Blood-carrying drones may soon make their debut in Palo Alto skies under a program that city and Stanford University officials are hoping to launch in 2018. The city has partnered with Stanford Blood Center and drone manufacturer Matternet on a proposal to the Federal Aviation Administration, which is planning

XDynamics Announces Third Straight Year of Participation in Consumer Electronics Show, the “Super Bowl” of Consumer Technology

Each year, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas brings together the world’s greatest innovators and dreamers from across the consumer technology spectrum. And 2018 will mark the third year in a row that Hong Kong’s XDynamics will be making an appearance. The company will be located at booth #26427, at the heart the drone section. It’s

World Record of Multirotor Drone Endurance set by Quaternium

Quaternium company, the leading European brand of long-endurance multirotors, has set the World Record of Endurance accomplishing a 4 hour 40 minute flight with HYBRiX.20 fuel-electric quadcopter. This flight time beats any former demonstration ever made with an electric, hybrid of hydrogen multicopter. HYBRiX.20 RPA was designed by Quaternium in 2014 and its first model

World’s First Passenger Drone Ehang 184 Delivers Holiday Gifts

Merry Christmas. EHANG 184 flies to send presents to children.

EU Drone Rules in Balance as Member States Hold Off Endorsing Deal

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Europe’s first ever rules on drones, which were tentatively agreed three weeks ago, risk being scuppered as EU governments hesitate over endorsing the deal because of their opposition to a drone registration requirement, among other issues. European Union lawmakers and member states finally struck a tentative deal on a long-awaited reform of

Wankel Engine Opens Doors to New Target Groups

The 3W-180 SRE hybrid is unique in the drive technology for UASs. The engine features 180 ccm and a short-engine mass of 6.8 kg. Its high-power version achieves 38.5 hp at 7500 rpm (rated power is 28 hp at 6000 rpm). A 5.66 hp/kg power-to-mass ratio with a consumption of 340 g/kW at full load

Cell Tower Inspections Worth Gold

The reliable cover of cell towers became a necessity in the modern life. Many of our technologies involve dependencies on reliable coverage. As mission-critical facilities, Cell towers need to be inspected and maintained on a regular basis, and for a verity of reasons. Minor issues might develop to become more serious and escalate into major

DJI Phantom 4 Collides with Black Hawk Helicopter

The National Transportation Safety Board determined Thursday the operator of a drone that collided with an U.S. Army helicopter failed to see and avoid the helicopter because he was intentionally flying the drone out of visual range and did not have adequate knowledge of regulations and safe operating practices. This Christmas, we expect a record-number of drones

The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Your Drone Operation, by Drone Deploy

More and more companies are considering drones in 2018. Drone adoption is steadily increasing as industry leaders like Brasfield & Gorrie, QBE NAU, and SunPower continue to see success with their drone programs. Before you launch or scale your own program, you need to read this guide from Drone Deploy to learn how to get

New York City Drone Film Festival IV – Submissions Open Until Jan 7th

SUBMIT TO NYCDFF IV NOW! Don’t miss the January 7th deadline  CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT NYCDFF IV is Coming March 3rd & 4th, 2018 The NEW YORK CITY DRONE FILM FESTIVAL team has been hard at work creating an unforgettable program for 2018. NYCDFF IV will include: Screening & award ceremony @ Tribeca Performing Arts Center Aerial cinematography seminars & master

U.T.SEC 2018: Expo and Conference on Unmanned Technologies

Following its highly promising launch in early March 2017, preparations are already in full swing for the second U.T.SEC – Unmanned Technologies & Security – Expo & Conference. On Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 March 2018, experts in drones and unmanned systems will once again meet at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg to learn and talk

Identify Failure before Accident thru IRT in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industry via Drone

Compressors, pumps, turbines and motors are common rotating equipment in Oil and Gas installations as well as petrochemical plants. Such rotating equipment is, more often than not, handling flammable fluids and running in an environment where the possibility of the existence of flammable vapors (from spill or leakage) cannot be ruled out. Under such scenario

NEW SkyHopper PRO V offers Dual HD Video Processing & Analytics + Communication in a Single-Box Solution for Commercial Drones

SkyHopper by Mobilicom has released its third product, the SkyHopper PRO V, an enhanced offering that combines dual video processing & analytics with communication, providing customers twice the offering at an attractive price point over other solutions. SkyHopper PRO V is a single box solution for commercial & industrial drones and robotics, accounting for control,

Firefighting Drones: Drones In The Field Infographic

As drones continue to get smaller, more powerful, and have better payload options, one thing that will stay the same and that its ability to quickly reach a vantage point that humans cannot easily get to. This remote controlled or even autonomous flying platform can be used to make people’s jobs easier and more efficient

Here’s How Drones Are Fighting Deforestation

As populations grow and industry expands, we’re cutting down more of our forests to make way for housing, agriculture, logging and mining. We cut down an estimated 15 billion trees each year, and the earth has about half as many trees now as it did when human civilization started. Technology and large industrial operations enable

Star Wars Propel Battle Drone – The Perfect Gift for This Christmas

If you are one of those fans that count down the days before the release of Star Wars Episode VIII, the brand Propel have created quite a few unique toys that you can be the perfect gift for Christmas! Ever since the saga began, the amount of murch sold has grown exponentially! You have probably

Drone Film Festival Australia & New Zealand Presented by SanDisk 2017 Winning Films Announced

The 2017 program of Drone Film Festival ANZ presented by SanDisk has announced the winning films for the year, after a 6 week tour and screening across Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, Hobart, Adelaide, Brisbane, Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. With 209 total film submissions received, from across 27 countries – the best drone short films

Global Aerospace Names DARTdrones as Their SM4 Safety Program Training Partner

The industry leader in UAV training and the leading provider of aerospace insurance and risk management solutions announce a partnership which will provide sUAS operators with exclusive resources and opportunities to increase the safety culture within the drone industry. DARTdrones will be the exclusive UAV training partner of Global Aerospace’s famed SM4 Safety Program. DARTdrones has been

AirMap UTM, Localized for Japan

In March, AirMap partnered with Rakuten in a joint venture to bring unmanned traffic management (UTM) to Japan. Today, that vision is a reality. Rakuten AirMap has launched the AirMap platform in Japan. AirMap’s UTM solutions for airspace management, situational awareness, and digital authorization are now available in Japanese language and with Japan’s most comprehensive suite of airspace data.

V-cube Robotics Participated in World Bosai Forum Held in Sendai City

Tokyo – December 5, 2017 – V-cube Robotics, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Taishin Demura), a provider of commercial drone solutions to enterprise and local government, participated in the World Bosai Forum/International Disaster and Risk Conference 2017, Sendai, Japan on November 27, 2017. The forum reports on the latest research results and

Unmanned Cargo Aircraft Changes the Logistics Value Chain

This 6th edition of the Unmanned Cargo Aircraft conference organized by Jakajima will be hosted by North Carolina Global TransPark and supported by US Cargo Systems. Scope: The Conference aims to bring together manufacturers, operators, knowledge institutes, consultants, shippers and government organizations active in the upcoming field of unmanned cargo aircraft. Unmanned Cargo Aircraft (UCA) are a relatively new phenomenon;

Kittyhawk Launches Intelligent Flight Profiles to Enterprise Suite of Drone Operations Solution

SAN FRANCISCO – December 5, 2017 – Kittyhawk, the leader in commercial drone operations and management, today announced Flight Profiles,  a key new feature to its expanding enterprise platform. After collaborating with customers, it became clear that as more organizations teams leave the “freelancer” or “contractor” model and begin to train more employees to fly,

How Drone Technologies are Changing How We Treat Building Inspection

There is no doubt that modern drone inspection technologies are impacting positively on today’s building inspections. It is now easier, quicker, safer and more cost efficient to perform inspections on regular, complex and large buildings. Technologies such as Unmanned Aerial vehicles, or drones, have completely improved the inspection processes. These have not only reduced the

Global Commercial Purpose Drone Market (2017-2023): Increasing Applications in Search & Rescue Areas – Research and Markets

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Commercial Purpose Drone Market Insights, Opportunity Analysis, Market Shares and Forecast, 2017 – 2023” report has been added to Research and Markets’ offering. A commercial drone is an aerial vehicle, does not carry a human operator. It uses aerodynamic forces to lift the vehicle and can fly autonomously and is controlled by remote. The global commercial

IQ Motion Control Soon to Release High-Efficiency Drone Motors

IQ Motion Control (formerly IQinetics) has been hard at work since we last checked in with them, refining and preparing their high-efficiency drone motors for prime time. The IQ Drone Module is an integrated motor and controller that uses a position sensor and advanced control algorithms to optimize motor performance. This brings professional-grade motor control

World’s First fully Autonomous Flight of “Smart Drone” Utilizing Mobile Communication Network and 3D Map

Terra Drone Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese industrial drone service provider, and KDDI Corporation,  a Japanese telecommunications operator succeeded in a fully autonomous flight experiment of “Smart Drone” using “3D map” and “Drone Port.” As a result of the experiment, the world’s first long-distance drone flight of about 6.3 km via the “Drone Port” which

Lyfted Media Takes Aerial Event Coverage to the Next Level

Lyfted Media is leading the way in bringing a safe alternative to aerial event coverage solutions. Perfect for indoor arena events, the helium filled Aerial UltraLight radio controlled camera platforms are safe for flying above an audience.  Whether for concerts, sporting events, conferences, theme parks, shopping malls or universities Lyfted Media provides a unique and engaging

SimActive Introduces New Technology for True Orthos

Montreal, Canada, November 28th, 2017 – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, is pleased to announce Correlator3D™ version 7.1 with revolutionary technology for true orthos. Users can now automatically generate enhanced true orthomosaics through a technological breakthrough that significantly minimizes artifacts. This major release successfully addresses the industry-wide challenges of generating true orthophotos

erra Drone And LG U+ Put UTM System Into Commercial Use For The First Time In South Korea.

Terra Drone Co., Ltd., the leading Japanese commercial drone service company, has commercialized UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) system for the first time in Korea collaborating with LG U+, a South Korean cellular carrier owned by LG Corporation. On November 21st, 2017, LG U+ CEO Kwon Young-Soo announced that LG U+ began “U+ Smart Drone UTM

Drone Technology of the Future – What Does The Next 5 Years Hold?

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are being used in hundreds of practical applications. From aerial photography to agriculture, drones have been adopted by a range of industries. However, this is just the start, and advances in technology over the next five years will mean UAVs will become a common sight in the

Thinking of Crowdfunding? Think Again if You’re in Drones

It is virtually impossible to go online today without coming across any number of great innovations promoted on a variety of reward-based crowdfunding sites. From travel accessories to board games, it seems everyone is eager to promote or support (“Back” in CF jargon) the “next big thing.” While crowdfunding is an incredible tool that has

Pix4D Partners with Kokusai Kogyo in Japan to Deliver a 3D Geospatial Analysis Cloud Service

Pix4D is partnering with Kokusai Kogyo Corporation (KKC)—the leading geospatial consulting company in Japan–to deliver a i-Construction-compliant drone mapping and photogrammetry solution for the Japanese market. i-Construction is a set of government-defined regulations to govern the collection and processing of drone data. In August 2016, KKC released a 3D geospatial analysis cloud service (KKC-3D). Our partnership will

The 9 Steps you Can’t Miss to Buy a Drone

So, you’ve decided to get yourself a drone for Christmas ah?! What a great idea! A drone is a fantastic option either for yourself or as a gift, and I’m sure you really deserve it. Just curious… You already know how to buy one, right? Drones can be expensive gadgets and last thing you want

UAV Company Reduces Time Spent on Image Analysis by 50%

With governments loosening restrictions and an increasing number of drone operators getting BVLOS permits, drone flights are becoming more efficient by the day. With this development, the drone industry’s next big challenge will be how to efficiently handle the thousands of images that drone inspections create. As a company that helps drone operators optimize their

Tears of Pele – Lava Drone Film from Hawaii

It has been a dream for three years. To finally return to a volcanic eruption. To get back there with proper gear, proper experience and courage. And drones. Ever since the Holuhraun eruption I fought with myself – back in the days I was not prepared. I did not have the right gear (yes, sometimes

Insitu Announces Remotely Piloted Aircraft Services Contract with QGC

BRISBANE, Australia, November 15, 2017 – Insitu has announced a contract with QGC, to leverage Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) to deliver automated infrastructure inspection and management services for its operations within Queensland. In a first-of-its-kind program in Australia, the contract in the Surat Basin represents a significant move towards the use of autonomous air

MMC Spider Drone Is Changing the Way Utility Companies Work Around the World

China’s leading industrial drone company, MMC, is changing the way that utility companies around the world think about power line stringing. MMC is dominating the market in power line stringing by drone in Asia, and rapidly spreading around the globe.  Power line stringing by drone offers tremendous advantages to developing countries without a robust road infrastructure

NVdrones Announces senseFly Compatibility and Product Pricing Plans

PASADENA, CA – 11/15/2017. NVdrones, a startup that provides cloud-based software solutions for drone fleet management, today announced flight log compatibility with senseFly, the leading provider of professional drone solutions. NVdrones is one of the first fleet management companies to implement GUTMA’s flight-logging protocol that senseFly has helped to develop and adopt. It shows NVdrones’

Why You Should Build at Least One Drone

Drones are complicated pieces of equipment! Until you build one yourself. Even if you’ve mostly bought ready to fly drones (hobby grade or otherwise) – it’s still smart to build one at some point. Building simplifies things Building simplifies things. This may sound like an oxymoron at first, but as soon as you build a

Six Reasons You Should Use Drones For Confined Space Inspection

Accessing and inspecting the confined spaces in the oil and gas industry, construction sites and other facilities can be challenging. These tasks are usually dangerous, time-consuming and costly. The confined spaces presents potential risks such as workers getting stuck, exposure to toxic gases, liquids, chemicals and more. Further, even after gaining access, the limited space

AirMap and Kespry Partner for Safe, Compliant Drone Flights

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 9, 2017 — AirMap and Kespry announced a partnership that brings AirMap’s best-in-class airspace intelligence, including airspace advisories, wind, and weather, to Kespry’s leading automated UAV solution. The new integration empowers Kespry’s industrial customers to fly with confidence, ensuring that each mission can be flown more safely, more efficiently, and in compliance with relevant

The Sky Guys Selected to Develop Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Drone for Highway Monitoring

(TORONTO, ONTARIO – November 9, 2017) – The Sky Guys, Canada’s leader in drone technology and unmanned solutions, have teamed up with NVIDIA, IBM and University of Toronto to be awarded $750,000, from Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE), as part of the Small Business Innovation Challenge (SBIC). The group will work closely with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario

Kespry Dramatically Improves Planning and Operation of Construction Earthworks Projects with Updates to Aerial Intelligence Platform

MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Kespry, the leading aerial intelligence platform provider, has announced the availability of a suite of capabilities that extends the value of aerial intelligence to the full life cycle of planning, bidding and managing earthworks projects in the major site construction industry. New capabilities include grade planning and analysis, site and

Kittyhawk Launches New Group Collaboration Features At DJI Airworks 2017

Denver, CO, Nov 8, 2017 — Kittyhawk, the drone operations platform that unifies the mission, aircraft, and data, today announced a suite of new features for it’s Flight Deck platform. True to form, these new features continue to unify and enable commercial teams to work more collaboratively. Kittyhawk’s Flight Deck platform, an enterprise-focused piloting platform for DJI

Cathodic Protection Inspection – How Drones Help

Man has known corrosion and its damages since the time mankind started interacting with metals. The great Roman philosopher, Pliny, AD 23-79 (times of Roman Empire being the world’s foremost civilization), wrote at length about ferrum corrumpitur (spoiled iron) in the context of extensive use of iron for weaponry and other artifacts of his time. The history

Kudrone Fleet Ships After Raising $1.3 Million on Indiegogo as Most Affordable and Feature Rich Nanodrones on Market

SAN FRANCISCO, November 7, 2017 – Ruiven, leading designer and manufacturer of mobile devices, today announced the availability Kudrone, the most advanced and competitively priced nanodrone on the marketing boasting a wealth of high-end features at a fraction of the cost of comparative models. After making its debut on Indiegogo, where it raised more than

17 Stocking Stuffers and Holiday Gift Ideas for Drone Enthusiasts

Do you have a friend or loved one who’s looking for a drone or some drone accessories under the Christmas tree this year, or stuffed into their stocking? According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), more than 2.5 million drones are in our skies today, with an estimated 7 million drones in the air by

MicroPilot and FLARM’s Autonomous Sense & Avoid System

Nov 02, 2017 – Stony Mountain, Canada – With any form of autonomous vehicle, one of the first concerns people have is their ability to safely avoid collisions without human intervention. A sense and avoid system allows a UAV to do exactly that, dramatically reducing operational risks and the need for human monitoring. FLARM is

Use of Drones in Home Construction

The last couple of years drones became extremely popular; be it for breath-taking photography and videos that took over Instagram or their use in scientific purposes; they took the world by storm. However, some still can not comprehend the usefulness of these devices and are waiting for a proper explanation of their importance. Today, we

How Commercial Drones are Revolutionizing Dangerous Inspections

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, are revolutionizing dangerous jobs that are expensive, time-consuming and carry great risk. For that reason, the mining and utilities sectors are exploring the benefits of UAS technology. From mining operations to industrial inspections, here’s how drones are making dangerous jobs safer than ever. UAS Support Industrial Inspections & Explorations

5 Reasons Why Drone Based NDT Inspection is Essential in the Oil and Gas Industry

The drone based NDT inspections provides a wide range of possibilities that take advantage of the mobility of the drone as well as the nondestructive nature of the tests. These tests can help the oil and gas companies to identify defects and reduce the rate of failures and unplanned shutdowns. The nature and delicate nature

SimActive Automates Direct Georeferencing

Montreal, Canada, October 31st , 2017 – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, is pleased to announce an automated solution for direct georeferencing from real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning. Within the new workflow feature, users can easily get high accuracy in projects without the use of ground control points (GCP), saving considerable time in

SkyHopper by Mobilicom breaks into Japanese market with Japanese drone manufacturer, enRoutelab Co. (eLAB)

SkyHopper by Mobilicom has set its footprint in the Japanese market, securing a design win with leading Japanese unmanned vehicles manufacturer, eLAB. eLAB manufactures unmanned vehicles for air, ground and sea, as well as IoT devices. The Company caters to many commercial applications, including infrastructure inspection, surveillance and monitoring, search and rescue, and security. The

MicroPilot Autopilot Optical Guided Autonomous Landing System

Oct 30, 2017 – Stony Mountain, Canada – MicroPilot has successfully interfaced SightLine Applications’ landing assist functionality with MicroPilot’s autopilots. Starting with version 3.7.1016 of MicroPilot’s HORIZON software, this new functionality will provide integrators with the option of a robust landing assist feature, reducing operator workload and training requirements. SightLine Applications’ Landing Aid is a

How to Take Care of Your Drone

Costing as much as they do, ensuring your drone is in good condition needs to be a top priority for all pilots. By following the tips covered in this article, you will ensure that your investment is taken care of as long as possible, and most importantly – as safely as possible.   Tips For

WhiteFox Receives Award for Safe Integration of UAS into the Airspace

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted an international Unmanned Aircraft System Forum (UASF) to discuss the integration of UAS technologies into the airspace as part of their Smart Dubai Initiative. WhiteFox Defense Technologies, Inc. was invited to present both their world-leading counter-sUAS technology, the DroneFox, and their secure UAS communication system, WhiteFox Integrated Secure Device

Parrot Bebop-Pro Thermal

Parrot Bebop-Pro Thermal is an all-in-one quadcopter thermal imaging solution specifically designed for small construction businesses, thermal inspection professionals and public safety services. This solution enhances Parrot’s Professional range of business solutions, which launched earlier this year with Parrot Disco-Pro AG, Parrot Bebop-Pro 3D Modeling and, more recently, Parrot Bluegrass. 2017 has been a significant

Parrot Bluegrass The Multipurpose Quadcopter Solution For Agriculture

Parrot Bluegrass is the first Parrot quadcopter specifically designed for agriculture, and is the latest Business Solution from Parrot joining and complementing the Parrot Professional range. This includes the Parrot Disco-Pro AG & Parrot Bebop Pro-3D Modeling, which launched earlier this year, and more recently – Parrot Bebop-Pro Thermal. 2017 has been a significant and

Counter Drone Market Solutions – Overview and perspectives

As the recreational and commercial drone market evolves with light speed, chances to use this technology for civil uses grow – however, this also counts for possibilities to do harm. The ability to do damage in and outside of conflict zones with warfare tactics is frightening and creates an urge to protect oneself. But how? Counter drone technology

LAANC Fact Check: You’ve Heard the Spin, Now Learn the Truth

Integrity. It’s central to everything we do at Kittyhawk. Whether it’s our professional standards, our data, or our marketing, we infuse everything we do with integrity. It’s in our DNA, and it’s a core value that’s going to help drive the drone industry forward. That’s why it’s so disappointing when a publicly traded company that

Google’s – Project Wing tests drone food delivery in Australia

The following summary and accompanied images from a Project Wing blogpost provide an insight on what they’ve recently tested, discovered as well as their ongoing focus. The last few years has seen Project Wing conducting thousands of flights to get their drone delivery technology ready for everyday use. More recently they’ve been testing in an

Picking a camera drone: How expensive should you go?

So you want to pick your first drone to start capturing beautiful photos and images like never before. There’s an important distinction you must make when choosing a camera drone, at least if you care for not spending more money than what’s necessary. In this guide I’ll try to help you understand the things you

5 Risks Projects Managers face in the Oil and Gas Industry (And How Drones Can Help)

The energy industry faces a number of risks and challenges from almost every angle. These range from fluctuations in the supply and demand to technical deficiencies and fails.  Other risks include tight budgets and schedules, safety issues, environmental concerns, uncertain operations, regulations and other unforeseen factors that impact on the processes. The oil rigs, in

2017 AirVūz Drone Video Awards to Honor the Best Drone Video in the World

MINNEAPOLIS, OCTOBER 18, 2017 — Are you a drone pilot with great videos? Do you want to win awesome prizes? Upload your work to AirVuz.com to be entered into the 2017 AirVūz Drone Video Awards. AirVūz, the premier community for drone videos and photography, is launching its first annual contest to celebrate the very best in

Buying A Drone? Here Are 5 Things To Consider And Mistakes To Avoid

Drones have risen in popularity over the years. The availability and wide range of drones to choose from make it easier for consumers to have their own unmanned aerial vehicles, but buying a drone isn’t that simple. Here, we discuss the things you need to consider, as well as the common drone-buying mistakes consumers make,

CLASS: European Project Integrates, Tracks and Manages Drones in the Airspace

Drone technology is on the rise and the number of drones in the air is increasing at a rapid pace. These vehicles are often hard to detect since they literally fly below the radar. The chances of conflicts between drones and manned air traffic (or between drones themselves) pose safety concerns and require technology solutions.

Police and Law Enforcement Drones – Infographic

New emerging technologies have changed the way police and law enforcement professionals fight crime and maintain law and order. Guns, patrol cars, and radios aren’t the only tools police use to do their work. See how drones help public safety agencies. As shown in the following Infographic, around 347 U.S. agencies are currently using drones

Xiaomi Mi Drone 4K Review

Xiaomi Mi drone 4K, is produced by a Chinese technology company named Xiaomi; Xiaomi mi drone 4K is an easy to learn, safe and convenient 4K camera WIFI quadcopter, suitable for beginners. As we know, Xiaomi previously released a Xiaomi mi drone 1080P camera drone, but 4K camera drones have became more and more popular, so

Danish Naviair and TBST Launch Drone App for Safe Drone Integration with Unifly

Copenhagen, 13 October 2017 – Naviair and the Danish Transport, Construction and Housing Authority launched an app for drone pilots together with the Belgian software company Unifly, who specializes in safe integration of drones into the airspace. The new app called “Droneluftrum” and the website http://ift.tt/2xDTFip easy and reliable access to comprehensive information via an interactive map that shows

Big Drone Show and Film Festival take Toronto to new heights

(TORONTO, ONTARIO – October 12, 2017) – If the experts are right, chances are you will be seeing far more drones in the skies in coming years. Drones, and their seemingly endless potential, were on full display last month at The Big Drone Show, Canada’s premier drone event. The Show, in its second year, featured over 40

New Smart Drone Development Platform Now Available from Aerotenna

Aerotenna announces its new Smart Drone Development Platform, a transformative new offering that is the smartest, most capable ready to fly kit on the market today! Drones are evolving to be smarter, requiring upgrades in sensors, hardware, I/O, and computational capabilities. The Aerotenna Smart Drone Development Platform is the first drone kit equipped with microwave

How To Make Your First Drone Film

Unfortunately, producing an aerial film isn’t quite as simple as launching your drone into the air and hitting the record button. A mixture of planning, skill and hard work is required to create an entertaining and high quality piece of work. In this article, we’re going to be reviewing the entire process and give you

How to Solve the Biggest Problems with Oil and Gas Projects Using Drones

The oil and gas industry faces a number of challenges that range from leakages and fires to safety risks, fluctuating demand and prices. Addressing these requires combining various strategies to ensure proper and efficient operations and infrastructure. Detecting and fixing problems is probably one major step towards increasing production and operations, however, this is usually

FlytBase Releases AI Platform for Drones

San Jose, Oct 5 2017 – FlytBase Inc. a startup building developer platforms for connected intelligent drones, has announced the release of its AI Platform for Drones. FlytBase has built the world’s first IoT platform for commercial drones, the “Internet of Drones” (IoD) platform. Continuing on its mission to bring intelligence and connectivity to commercial

Improving Your Maintenance and Field Service Processes with Drones and Wearables

INTRODUCTION: The drone technologies have the potential to improve the operations, maintenance and field processes in the oil and gas industry. Emerging technologies such as the advanced robots, wearable devices, drones, and more are going to transform the oil and gas companies that embrace them. The technologies have many benefits that enable them to provide

The Rise of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Surveying

While traditional methods are still used frequently by land surveyors, the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is rapidly taking hold. Over the last few years, we have seen a sudden emergence of UAVs, often referred to as drones, in the realm of surveying. So where did they come from, how are they being used,

Drone Safety Guide

Technology has evolved at an unprecedented rate. It has opened the world to an entirely new degree of connectivity, brought highly-capable super computers into our pockets, and provided solutions for problems that we couldn’t otherwise solve. Drones are a model example of just how quickly a certain branch of tech can skyrocket. What was once

How Drones Are Changing Real Estate Photography Trends

The real estate game might be changed forever thanks to drone technology. Since drones became available to everyone, they have been a common sight over houses that are for sale. This is because real estate professionals understand how important it is to present the properties that they are trying to sell in the best way

Drone Film Festival presented by SanDisk Has Taken Off!

The Drone Film Festival Australia and New Zealand presented by SanDisk (DFFANZ) is ready for lift off and is taking the region by storm! Having already dazzled Darwin at the Darwin International Film Festival, in its second year DFFANZ is currently en route to 11 cities across Australia and New Zealand. Screenings will take place

Kenyan Government Mapping Mines with Correlator3D™

Montreal, Canada, October 3rd, 2017 – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, is pleased to announce that the Directorate of Resource Surveys & Remote Sensing (DRSRS) under the Ministry of Mining in Kenya is using Correlator3D™ for extensive mapping of mining activities. The software generates orthomosaics, contour lines, and digital terrain models of

4th Commercial UAV Show – New Applications & Opportunities for UAVs

Celebrating its 4th year as the original and best UAV event in Europe, The Commercial UAV Show brings together those at the forefront of UAV development and deployment around the world. Our industry leading conference features over 80 speakers coming from across the globe. 2016 included the likes of Facebook, Maersk, DHL, EE, Google, Airbus,

Kittyhawk Launches Comprehensive Risk Assessment Functionality

San Francisco, California – October 2, 2017 – Kittyhawk, the platform that unifies the mission, aircraft, and data to empower safe and effective drone operations, today announced a core new Risk Assessment system and workflow developed in collaboration with CNN Air to further enhance the company’s commitment to safe and compliant drone operations for commercial teams and enthusiasts alike.

Drone Films 80 Ton Whales in Hermanus

Filmed on a short trip to the coastal town of Hermanus in South Africa. I used a drone to capture these majestic creatures as best as I possibly could! It was an incredible experience to see them play and swim in the ocean so nearby the shore. Luke Maximo Bell  

FAA Restricts Drones at 10 Department of Interior Landmarks

Feel like taking a quick drone flight over Lady Liberty? Not so fast says the FAA The FAA, at the behest of national security and law enforcement has issued new restrictions to prevent unauthorized drone operations over 10 landmarks managed by the Department of the Interior. This includes the Hoover Dam, The Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore

Kittyhawk Launches Comprehensive Risk Assessment Functionality

San Francisco, California – October 2, 2017 – Kittyhawk, the platform that unifies the mission, aircraft, and data to empower safe and effective drone operations, today announced a core new Risk Assessment system and workflow developed in collaboration with CNN Air to further enhance the company’s commitment to safe and compliant drone operations for commercial teams and enthusiasts alike.

Drone Films 80 Ton Whales in Hermanus

Filmed on a short trip to the coastal town of Hermanus in South Africa. I used a drone to capture these majestic creatures as best as I possibly could! It was an incredible experience to see them play and swim in the ocean so nearby the shore. Luke Maximo Bell  

FAA Restricts Drones at 10 Department of Interior Landmarks

Feel like taking a quick drone flight over Lady Liberty? Not so fast says the FAA The FAA, at the behest of national security and law enforcement has issued new restrictions to prevent unauthorized drone operations over 10 landmarks managed by the Department of the Interior. This includes the Hoover Dam, The Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore

Kittyhawk Launches Comprehensive Risk Assessment Functionality

San Francisco, California – October 2, 2017 – Kittyhawk, the platform that unifies the mission, aircraft, and data to empower safe and effective drone operations, today announced a core new Risk Assessment system and workflow developed in collaboration with CNN Air to further enhance the company’s commitment to safe and compliant drone operations for commercial teams and enthusiasts alike.

Drone Films 80 Ton Whales in Hermanus

Filmed on a short trip to the coastal town of Hermanus in South Africa. I used a drone to capture these majestic creatures as best as I possibly could! It was an incredible experience to see them play and swim in the ocean so nearby the shore. Luke Maximo Bell  

FAA Restricts Drones at 10 Department of Interior Landmarks

Feel like taking a quick drone flight over Lady Liberty? Not so fast says the FAA The FAA, at the behest of national security and law enforcement has issued new restrictions to prevent unauthorized drone operations over 10 landmarks managed by the Department of the Interior. This includes the Hoover Dam, The Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore

Drone Major Launches to Connect the Drone Industry

July 27th 2017 – The launch of Drone Major Group Limited, a new group of companies focused on the fast growing drone industry, has been announced, bringing together a number of complementary businesses which provide connectivity for the first time ever to the global drone industry. Drone Major Group is the first company in the world to provide

Pix4D Announces Student Semester License to Scale Drone Data Education

Undergraduate and graduate students from accredited schools, colleges, and universities will be qualified to purchase the new semester or yearly rental. Now that drone hardware is becoming increasingly easier to program and fly, colleges and universities around the world are expanding their curriculum. Students can learn to manage massive amounts of drone imagery and data.

Build Your Own Drone-Based Data Applications—Pix4D Launches Enterprise Solutions at INTERGEO 2017

Want to integrate drone mapping in your operations and build your own drone-based data applications? Now you can–by using our Pix4D photogrammetry engine to create high quality 2D maps and 3D models even more quickly from images. Pix4Dengine lets you use drone mapping and image processing at scale in your operations and automate your workflows.

Drones Enter the Sky Safely Through New Technology

Woensdrecht, 27 September 2017 – During a live demonstration on Aviolanda Aerospace, two companies from the Netherlands and Belgium joined forces to show that drones can be managed and controlled using a specially developed small transponder combined with Unmanned Traffic Management software.   The new technology was developed by Unifly, Belgian developer of Unmanned Traffic Management software

Wingtra​ ​Partners​ ​with​ ​Florida-Based​ ​Lengemann​ ​Corporation​ ​to​ Offer​ Next Generation-Drone

Altoona, FL, 27 September 2017: Lengemann Corporation is one of the largest Topcon distributors of Machine Control, Lasers and Surveying equipment in the United States. With its new partnership with Wingtra, Lengemann is giving its customers access to the latest drone technology: “Our clients have high standards, so we have tested a lot of different

ARKIT powered Virtual Drone Simulator Released

LISBON, Portugal – Sept. 22, 2017 – CircleSquare’s DroneTopolis AR – is a state-of-the-art drone simulator available now on the Apple App Store. Making full use of iOS 11’s ARKit, DroneTopolis AR allows you to hone your drone piloting skills as you explore your surroundings in stunningly realistic augmented reality. Developed by a drone enthusiast

Stories From The Flight Line: Lessons Learned From Responsible Drone Operation

A cold westerly wind was blowing at us 11 stories above San Francisco on a rooftop that Kittyhawk sometimes uses for its flight testing. On this particular Friday Fly Day, our weekly Kittyhawk event to make sure that our code and flying skills are working in unison, as we were continuing to test the newly released DJI

Pix4D Announces a New User Certification Program

Being a Pix4D certified user will allow users to benchmark their skills and technical knowledge of drone mapping photogrammetry. Also, officially-certified users can get recognized with an official Pix4D certificate and a digital badge to display on their website and LinkedIn. “It is exciting to share the knowledge Pix4D has acquired over the years about

Mobilicom Integrates SkyHopper Drone Data Link Across UAV Systems of Aero Sentinel, Catering to First Responder & Disaster Relief Operations

September 21, 2017, Tel Aviv, Israel – Mobilicom Ltd. developer of 4G Mobile MESH private networking technology, has secured an additional design win for SkyHopper PRO with international manufacturer of tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Aero Sentinel. Tel Aviv-based Aero Sentinel is a manufacturer of civil and homeland security drones that cater to a broad

Drone Software Could be the Deciding Factor for the Winner of The War of Drones

With the growing popularity of consumer drones, our skies may soon become highly populated with these flying robots. For drones flying in these scenarios, it would be imperative to have a drone software capable of situational awareness and ability to handle the associated risks.  A good robust drone software is essential, primarily for safety, and

Drone vs. an RC Car: Which is better?

The RC world is developing fast and this means better, faster, more technologically advanced devices for us! But with the increasing level of popularity of drones in the last few years, there seems to be an argument among RC fans: drones vs. RC cars. I am a big fan of both and I think the

White Paper | Rough and Tough – Drones for Australia’s Industry

Using drones under extreme conditions remains a challenge for many companies around the world. Choosing the right platform versus a professional service provider for drone operation is equally challenging – especially when the results must be highly accurate. This 14-page white paper looks at some of these challenges in detail and aims to steer business

Wingtra Partners with Kentucky-based Precision Capture to Offer VTOL Drone

Precision Capture have been successfully delivering innovative solutions in 2D and 3D data capture, measurement and imagery for 25 years. With their new distribution partnership with Wingtra, Precision Capture is expanding their UAV offering:   “The WingtraOne is the perfect extension of our UAV offering into the premium segment: it is as easy-to-use as a

Big Drone Show Announces Second Round of Technology-Disrupting Speakers

TORONTO, ONTARIO  –  With the Big Drone Show arriving in less than a week, the second round of speakers has officially been released by the event hosts, The Sky Guys and Cambridge House International. The two-day event will take place in Toronto on September 27 and 28 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Now entering its second

Top 11 Toy Drones Gift Guide – Teach Your Kids How To Fly!

Looking for that perfect gift for a special someone? Whether it is for a birthday or a holiday, one of these toy drones is sure to bring lots of smiles and fun! When you are looking to buy a drone you really need to think about who you are getting it for. These toy drones

How to Buy a Drone

Most people are in a rush to purchase drones. Persons in the photography and videography industry all want to own a drone. Not excluding people who buy drones for fun and commercial purposes. Since drones can be found easily, everyone can buy one. But do you know how to buy a drone? In this post,

First Self-flying Home Robot Launches on Kickstarter – Interview with Jeffrey Tseng

Today, Aevena launched their Kickstarter campaign for Aire, a self-flying home robot. It is now available on Kickstarter starting at $699. Aire is a flying robot designed from the ground up to fit in a home environment. It stands out with a unique and beautiful design, and innovative features. It’s the first flying indoor robot

Parrot Bebop 2 POWER: Go beyond the boundaries

Parrot has revealed the all new Parrot Bebop 2 Power, the fully equipped, new generation of its original world renowned quadcopter. Lightweight (525g), robust, compact and accessible to everyone, the Parrot Bebop 2 Power embeds a wide range of technology and features that are ideal for a pilot or amateur aerial videographer. New photography capabilities:

Big Drone Show – Canada’s Largest Drone Event Landing in Toronto Next Week!

Just over a week to go until Canada’s biggest UAV industry event, Big Drone Show, lands at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) on September 27-28, 2017. As the largest conference of its type in Canada, this event is sure to set the stage for what is to come in the future of UAV/UAS systems

Artificial Intelligence Got Wings to Fly High

In 2014 the world came into contact with Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the home with the release of Amazon Echo. This type of personal AI had been introduced previously in the mega-hit movie “Iron Man’ with the AI system called “Jarvis.” The main character Tony Stark uses Jarvis for anything he needs executed: lighting, television,

How AeroPoints is Changing Drones in the Construction Industry – Interview with Rory San Miguel

AeroPoints, developed by Propeller Aero, are the only ground control points designed specifically for use with drones. AeroPoints allow drone hobbyists and commercial operators to capture survey-grade data. The Propeller team had a successful time exhibiting AeroPoints at Interdrone this past week, with three full days meeting with happy customers, explaining to experienced surveyors how

Skyfront Sets World Record for Drones with 4 hour and 34 minute flight

MENLO PARK, CA, SEPT. 14, 2017 – Skyfront, creator of the world’s longest endurance multirotor drones for the agriculture, energy and utility industries, has announced that its flagship drone has just set a world record for endurance.  The Skyfront Tailwind UAV flew for a total of 4 hours and 34 minutes, 10 times longer than typical

Unifly Expands Into the Nordic

Antwerp, September 14th, 2017 – Today Belgian scale-up Unifly opens their next international office in Copenhagen, Denmark. Joining us from the Danish Naviair is Ronni Winkler Østergaard who will be spearheading our expansion into the Nordic as the Regional Manager for Scandinavia and the Baltics. Unifly specialises in Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) software. With nearly 20 years

Do’s and Don’ts When Shooting Drone Videography

Drones have become a very popular tool for capturing interesting photos and videos. If you are into videography and you are thinking about the implementation of drones in your projects, there are a couple of things you should definitely pay attention to, if you want to make extremely captivating videos. Let’s take a look at

Emlid Announces Edge: Advanced Drone Controller with HDMI Video Input and 5.8GHz Data Link

Emlid, the company behind ingenious RTK GNSS receiver Reach RS, has announced the launch of their new product – advanced drone controller Edge. Emlid Edge is the first autopilot platform to feature an integrated HDMI input and video compression engine allowing it to capture Full HD video from an onboard camera such as GoPro or

Predicting the Future of the Drone Industry – Interview with Pete Smith of TE Connectivity

I recently had the chance to pick the brain of Pete Smith of TE Connectivity, on the topic of coming developments we can expect to see in the drone industry.  TE Connectivity is a $12 billion global technology leader and one of the largest sensor companies in the world, and as senior manager of sensor product knowledge and

The Possibilities of Drones During Implementation of Solar Energy Arrays

Prices of solar panels have been dropping over the past decade, and this is one reason why solar companies are looking for better ways to cut costs in their businesses. Thanks to newer technology, solar companies can advance the distribution of solar as well as the functioning and maintenance of the solar plantations. One method

FlyPulse Partners with FlytBase to Power its Network of Lifedrone AED – Defibrillator Transport Drone

Palo Alto, Sep 11 2017 — Heart disease remains the No. 1 global cause of death with 17.3 million deaths each year, according to “Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics — 2015 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association.” That number is expected to rise to more than 23.6 million by 2030, the report found.

Toronto Drone Film Festival Ready to Take Off

TORONTO, ONTARIO – September 11, 2017 – As the Second Annual Big Drone Show fast approaches, there is still time to submit your film for the inaugural Toronto Drone Film Festival. The Festival – a first of its kind in Canada – aims to highlight the best in aerial cinematography, offering an international platform for filmmakers from

3 Things to Consider Before Buying a Drone

Drones have become very popular lately and we can now find enthusiasts using them all around the world. Whether you’re a professional filmmaker, Extreme Sports activist or simply a normal person who wants a new toy to play around with, a drone will prove itself worthy. However you can’t just buy any drone you might

inUAVi Transforms Wireless Data Measurement from Drones with Innovative Technology

MISSISSAUGA, ON – inUAVi, an innovative start-up in the drone radio frequency monitor and sensor market, today announced availability of an RF measurement instrument for use from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) that collects and relays data in real time to the drone operator from an application integrated with the drone’s operating system. The advanced technology disrupts the

SimActive Releases Correlator3D™ Version 7.0

Montreal, Canada – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, is pleased to announce the release of Correlator3D™ version 7.0, with complete redesign of its 3D generation engine enabling substantial quality and speed improvements. Version 7.0 also includes improvements to the intuitive program interface, automatically balancing speed and precision. Added direct georeferencing options and ultra-dense

Pix4D Among UAV Industry Leaders Intel® Uses to Launch Intel Insights Platform

Yesterday at InterDrone, Intel CEO Brian Krzanichm announced the new Intel Insight Platform that will allow select enterprise customers to accelerate the path from drone flight to business value, transforming drone-data into actionable business insights. The Intel Insights Platform is a cloud-based data processing, analytics and reporting service which addresses a range of commercial drone applications and verticals  – from

How to Become an Expert Drone Videography Pilot and Save Post Production Time

  Drones are the most interesting contemporary toy, and they’re only gaining in popularity. However, their use goes beyond entertainment – it goes from more efficient product delivery to more quality videos. So, if you have this toy for yourself and you went past the first rush of excitement, you’re probably thinking about how to

6 Reasons Why You Should Use Drones for Roof Inspections

Roof inspections for large and complex structures can at times be tough, expensive, and risky. Unlike the older Roofs that were basic and simple, most of the new developments have unique and complex designs. But regardless of the shape, complexity, or size, the developers and owners must comply with the building codes and regulations. Traditional Roof inspections

How Drones and Their High Res Cameras are Helping Construction Managers

Thanks to improved technology, drones have continued to develop, and are now fitted with the best chips, HD sunglasses, cameras, and motors among other aspects. Drones have become the center of interest for many fields, in particular with the ability to make certain aspects of a job easier. The construction industry has not been left

Mobilicom integrates SkyHopper UAV data link with International Drone Company

September 6, 2017, Tel Aviv – Mobilicom has secured a design win with iSTAR, the drone branch of TAR Ideal Concepts, a leading international security and surveillance company. Mobilicom’s SkyHopper PRO UAV communication solution has been integrated into iSTAR’s new Condor drone. The Condor utilizes a proprietary detection mechanism for surveillance operations and fulfills an

Atlas Dynamics Introduces Fixed Wing UAV with 5-Hour Flight Time, 150 Kilometer Operational Range

RIGA, Latvia – September 6, 2017 – Atlas Dynamics (www.atlasdynamics.eu), a leading provider of drone-based solutions for the professional user, today announced that it will display its new fixed wing UAV, the Atlas Blue-J, at InterDrone 2017. The Blue-J features a 3.5-meter wing span, four to six hours of flight time and a 150-kilometer operational

Earn Money By Hiring Out Your Drone

There’s no way around it: the drone life is expensive. Whether it’s the cost of drones themselves or controllers, FPV goggles, lens filters and spare batteries, it’s not a cheap pastime. What’s more, many who’ve forked out for their dream toy often find themselves going days and even weeks without even flying it. Life takes

Atlas Dynamics Unveils NEST Smart Protective Charging Station for Enhanced Performance of Atlas Pro Platform

RIGA, Latvia – September 5, 2017 – Atlas Dynamics (www.atlasdynamics.eu), a leading provider of drone-based solutions for the professional user, today announced it will demonstrate the new Atlas NEST smart protective charging station for autonomous BVLOS operation of the Atlas Pro drone platform at InterDrone 2017. The Atlas NEST is a landing, protective charging station that allows

How Drones are Helping the Fight Against Disease Outbreaks

The constant beating of mosquito wings you hear this summer may soon include the buzzing of propellers from flying mosquito-killing machines, otherwise known as drones. Pioneered by the U.S. military, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, are being proposed in a growing number of commercial applications. Today, UAS technology is increasingly used to predict, prevent

4 Essentials of Drone Video Editing

After drones arrived on the market, videographers quickly adopted them as their favorite tool for making videos. Today, drone video is definitely one of the most popular techniques for filming videos. Drone manufacturers have also recognized this, so they started making highly sophisticated drones for videographers. One of the main reasons behind the popularity of

How Should Drone Traffic be Managed?

The world is currently in the “Wild West” stage of drone integration. Existing laws are not enforceable, drone pilots have unrestricted flight access, and drones are vulnerable to exploitation by bad actors. The rising prospect of such threats underscores the urgent need for a framework to shepherd the graceful integration of drones into the national

Yuneec International Announces Availability of Yuneec H520 Commercial UAV

ONTARIO, CA  (August 29, 2017) — Yuneec International, a world leader in electric aviation, today announced the availability of the H520 sUAS, the company’s first product offering dedicated to commercial use. The H520 system utilizes Yuneec’s proven six-rotor platform and incorporates enterprise-grade cameras and mission planning software for high-end commercial use in verticals such as

One of Denmark’s First Engineers Specialized in Drone Technology Joins Blue Ocean Robotics

ODENSE, DENMARK – August 30TH 2017 Blue Ocean Robotics is pleased to announce the recruitment of Jes Jepsen as of August 2017. Jes will join the Product Development department in Odense, Denmark, and will work on development projects within Blue Ocean Robotics and the drone company Third Element Aviation. Jes brings a highly specialized knowledge

In Her Own Words – 2017 Women to Watch in UAS Winners

Yesterday Drone360 and WomenandDrones announced this year’s winners of the Women to Watch in UAS award. As another woman in the drone industry, I was keen to hear from these remarkable women myself, and learn a little bit of the backstory of each one. Seven of the nine winners responded to my request, and I

“Women to Watch in UAS List” Named by Drone360 and Women And Drones

Waukesha, WI – (August 29, 2017) – Drone360 and Women And Drones are pleased to announce the 2017 Women to Watch in UAS List. Nine tech-savvy women from around the world were selected for their work disrupting, innovating and shaping the future of the UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) industry. This is the first of an annual

How to Improve Your Drone Flying Skills

Let’s face it, not many of us will be at the top level like one of the best drone pilots Charpu. But we need to have some basic skills to fly safely in all conditions. And not only is safety required. Soon you will need to pass a drone test, just like you need to pass

Zephyr Drone Simulator to Streamline SkyOp, LLC Drone Pilot Training

MANASSAS, VA – August 28, 2017 — Today, Little Arms Studios, a leading developer of professional-grade simulation solutions, announced a strategic partnership with leading UAS training provider, SkyOp, LLC. The partnership will deploy Little Arms Studios’ Zephyr Drone Simulator throughout the SkyOp commercial and consumer drone training network which serves much of the Northeastern United States. Zephyr’s unique Learning Management System makes

7 Most Unique Drones You Don’t Know About

Drones are gaining more popularity by the day. New companies are emerging with their own innovative drones. In this article, I have selected some unique drones that are available in the market right now. 1] Parrot Hydrofoil Parrot is a drone company which is making some very unique drones capable of doing things which you won’t

Terra Drone Set to Release New Image Processing Software “Terra Mapper” for Commercial Use

Terra Drone Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Tokushige Toru) have launched their image processing software “Terra Mapper” designed to assist drone surveying services. Terra Mapper is an automated drone navigation, image processing, and 3D image analysis program. It can be utilised on its own, rather than requiring the use of multiple different supplementary

Coverage On-the-Fly: On Demand Drone Insurance Explained

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or unmanned aerial systems (UAS), better known as drones, is increasing rapidly. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has forecasted that hobbyists alone will account for the purchase of 4.3 million drones in 2020 in an industry that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP estimates will be worth roughly $127 billion at that

Big Drone Show Announces Lineup of Technology-Disrupting Speakers

The Sky Guys Ltd. (“The Sky Guys”), Canada’s leader in drone technology, and Cambridge House International announced the first round of speakers at the 2017 Big Drone Show. The two-day event will take place in Toronto on September 27 and 28 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Now entering its second year, The Big Drone Show is

Atlas Dynamics to Launch Autonomous Professional Drone System with 55-Minute Flight Time at InterDrone 2017

RIGA, Latvia – August 22, 2017 –Atlas Dynamics (www.atlasdynamics.eu), a leading provider of drone-based solutions for the professional user, announced today that it will showcase live demonstrations of its market-ready autonomous professional drone, the Atlas Pro, at InterDrone 2017. On the heels of the company’s recent funding round announcement, Atlas will partner with US-based, Pentagon

How Drones are Aiding Scientists in Studying Climate Change

  Climate change is one of the biggest topics facing humanity today and, for climate scientists, data is everything. However, collecting data is rarely a quick or inexpensive task, particularly when that data is best acquired via a bird’s eye view of Greenland’s melting ice sheet or the rising sea levels on California’s coastlines, for instance. Here’s where unmanned

Sharper Shape Announces New Automatic Detailed Inspection Service for Electric Utilities

Sharper Shape Inc. has announced this week that their new Automatic Detail Inspection (ADI) service has successfully completed field trials and is now available for immediate commercial use by electric utilities.  The ADI service is available as a complete end-to-end inspection package, or companies can use their own aircraft and personnel, utilizing Sharper Shape’s ADI

DJI Responds to the Army Ban with No-Internet Mode

The U.S. Army recently banned the use of off-the shelf DJI drones by service members amid concerns drone data could be compromised by the data link back to the Chinese manufacturer’s headquarters. DJI has responded by announcing the development of a new offline mode to help it sell to enterprise and government customers concerned about

A New Drone First: Capturing a Total Solar Eclipse

1979 was the last time a total solar eclipse graced the shores of the contiguous United States. It was 38 years ago when the first Sony Walkman came out, when 63 Americans were taken hostage at the American Embassy in Tehran, and when the first Aliens movie hit cinemas. It was a long time ago,

How to Make Sure Your Drone Video Doesn’t Suck

proDAD’s products for video stabilization and CMOS, fisheye, and rolling-shutter correction are legendary among videographers, filmmakers, and broadcasters around the world for their ability to transform unusable video into cinematic gold. Until recently, proDAD’s Mercalli® was a Windows product so we’re proud to unveil Mercalli SAL Mac, a full-featured, stand-alone macOS native application. Mercalli SAL Mac delivers the

Reinventing the Drone – Gobe Robotics

There’s a new drone on the scene. Startup Gobe has created a drone that offers professional quality cinematographic footage, along with features like 4K resolution camera, GPS, several flight modes, Li-Ion battery cells (the same as Tesla uses and extremely rare in this price range) for a longer flight time and life battery, high quality

“Women to Watch in UAS List” to Be Announced by Drone360 and Women And Drones

Waukesha, WI – (August 16, 2017) – Drone360 magazine and Women And Drones will jointly announce honorees of the Women to Watch in UAS List on August 29. Nine savvy women from around the world were selected for their work disrupting, innovating and shaping the future of the UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) industry. This is

Toronto Drone Film Festival – One Month Countdown!

The Toronto Drone Film Festival (TDFF) aims to highlight the best in aerial cinematography, offering an international platform for filmmakers from around the world to showcase their work in front of industry professionals, the drone community and an extensive media network.  Winners will be rewarded with cash prizes and giveaways from our event sponsors – a prize

Mobilicom releases SkyHopper ONE UAV Data Link for High End DIY Drones

August 15, 2017 – Mobilicom has announced the release of the SkyHopper ONE UAV data link – the second from the SkyHopper family of products. This advanced UAV communication system leverages SkyHopper PRO’s proven technology, and fulfills an unmet need in the DIY drone market. SkyHopper ONE makes it easy for professional DIY drone users

Draganfly Innovations Case Study “Drill Pad Footprint Analysis”

  Introduction: This paper examines the benefits and cost savings of conducting a drill pad footprint analysis by Starscream Aerial Services, using the Draganflyer X4-P drone and photogrammetry Pix4D post-processing software in contrast to traditional methods. With the Draganflyer system, capturing aerial data with the correct image overlap required and processing the data is very

Drone Video Showcases Uptown Oakland’s Best Murals

Earlier this year, Oakland resident Myles Fenwick started posting beautiful drone videos high above The Town. His videos peeked down at the scenes around Jack London Square, West Oakland, and the Lake Merritt region, to name a few. As he told SFGate.com, “you just get a whole new perspective on everything around you. You can see things that you would never know

Drone Wedding Photography: Your Complete Guide in 2017

If you’re looking for something a little different for your wedding photography, we recommend hiring a drone photographer! Drone wedding photography is quite trendy at the moment, and for good reason. When you capture your wedding photos with a drone, you’re sure to have stunning photos that you will remember for decades to come. To

Operating In The Shadows: The Best Places to Fly Drones During The Solar Eclipse

What if you had the chance to film something 55 miles wide traveling just over Mach 3 with your drone? As it turns out, on August 21st 2017, you’ll have that very opportunity. A solar eclipse, or alignment of the sun, moon and earth, is taking place for the first time in 38 years. The

Insitu, FireWhat, Esri Join Forces in Fighting Wildfires With Eyes in the Sky

COSTA MESA, Calif., August 10, 2017 – Insitu, a leading information services company with more than one million operational unmanned aircraft systems flight hours, today announced its partnership with FireWhat, and Esri, the world leader in spatial analytics. Through this partnership, aerial reconnaissance for fighting wildfires will be provided by Insitu’s INEXA Solutions, comprised of

Amazon Patents Mobile Drone Repair and Launch Workstations from Trains, Trailers, and Shipping Containers

Amazon’s commitment to delivery drones hasn’t diminished. The silicon valley giant has recently filed a patent for ground-based mobile maintenance facilities for UAVs.The patent covers a broad swath of possible locations in which the mobile maintenance facilities can be attached to such as locomotives, container ships, road tractors. The facilities will double as launch and

If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them: Helicopter Service Centers Add Drones to the Fleet

Leading commercial drone manufacturer MMC is a recognized innovator in drone tech – and now they’re changing the way the drone industry does business.  MMC are partnering with helicopter service centers and other providers across the globe as they expand their game-changing One Stop Drone Rental centers. Now in Asia, India, and Germany MMC plans

3DR’s Site Scan Adds 3 New Elevation Viewers

3DR has been busy lately. They’ve recently added Pix4D processing to their capabilities, and have just announced an upcoming integration with DJI drones. 3DR has a stated aspiration to make Site Scan the complete drone solution for construction and engineering professionals across the world. With that goal in their sights, 3DR has just introduced another set of new

190 Commercial Drone Companies to Showcase Latest UAV Technology at InterDrone

BZ Media LLC today unveiled the exhibition component of the industry’s largest dedicated commercial UAV show, InterDrone. More than 150 exhibitors have already signed up and another 40 are expected before the show opens its doors September 6-8 at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. The exhibition will be paired with more than 120 sessions

Aerotenna Offers Next-Gen Drone Collision-Avoidance Solutions Powered by mmWave Sensors from Texas Instruments

Lawrence, KS Aug. 3, 2017. Aerotenna successfully demonstrated collision detection and avoidance in drones with the IWR1642 mmWave sensor from Texas Instruments (TI), and announced its commitment to feature TI mmWave sensors in its next-generation collision-avoidance solution, uSharp Patch D1. As a leading provider of autonomous flying solutions for drones, Aerotenna sees TI IWR1642 sensor real-time

DJI and Gap Wireless to Demonstrate Enterprise Drones at the Big Drone Show

TORONTO, ON – Aug 8, 2017 –  The Big Drone Show attendees and media will get a glimpse into the newest industrial drones from DJI, the world leader in unmanned aerial technology, in partnership with Gap Wireless, a leading distributor of commercial and industrial UAV solutions.   Announced earlier this year, DJI’s Matrice 200 series drones are purpose-built

The All New Mechanical Shutter of the DJI Phantom Pro and its Application in 3D Modelling

Not long ago, people gathered around a small house to witness a miracle, a miracle many of them never believed in but they could not miss the possibility of actually seeing it with their own eye and to their amazement, it was their lucky day as Wright soared through the sky, realizing a dream that

Loose, Juice, and Roost! Why Every Pilot Needs a Pre-Flight Checklist

The excitement that comes from flying a drone is hard to beat. Whether you’ve been building RC airplanes for years, or want to get the perfect selfie, it can be tempting to put a drone in the air as soon as you get your hands on it. But for your own safety, the safety of the people

5 Tips to Choose the Best Drone For New Pilots

Flying drones for some pilots is business, and for some it is just an everyday work. Some pilots are into racing, and some of them are flying just for fun. New pilots should always start with the fun part of drone flying. With that in mind, the following five essential tips will make sure that

Fly Kittyhawk, Log the 100,000th Flight, Win a DJI Spark!

San Francisco – August 4, 2017 – Kittyhawk, the drone operations platform of choice for enthusiasts and commercial pilots, is about to cross 100,000 flight logs in the coming weeks. To celebrate this milestone with our growing community, Kittyhawk is giving away a DJI Spark and a lifetime Kittyhawk Plus subscription to the pilot who logs the 100,000th

3DR Site Scan Processing Now Powered by Pix4D

Lausanne, SWITZERLAND, 02 AUG 2017. 3DR, makers of Site Scan, one of the leading drone data platform for engineering and construction, announced they have integrated the Pix4D photogrammetry engine as their core processing software to enable customers to get processed data 3X faster. Site Scan customers can now process 5X more photos at once—2,500 in total. The addition

Everything You Need to Know About Drone Inspections is Here

Most people call them drones. Technically, they’re UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) or sUAS (small unmanned aircraft systems). No matter what you call them, these flying camera and sensor holders are rapidly becoming a valuable industrial inspection tool.Drone-based inspections are helping companies improve efficiency and data quality while increasing safety and speed of operation. Because it’s

Why micros are more relevant than ever with the Runcam Split

  Let’s face it: micro builds are just plain awesome. They’re tiny, appear to be “cute” rather than menacing, and a well-built micro with the right powertrain can beat a full size 5 inch copter around a race track. You can also fly them through gaps that you couldn’t have thought possible with full size

Most Innovative Flight Zone in Europe, Startup Session and the First Drone Pioneer Award for Young Entrepreneurs at IASEXPO

Berlin/Karlsruhe, 01 August 2017. From 26 to 28 September 2017, the international UAV sector will be demonstrating its potential at INTERAERIAL SOLUTIONS in Berlin. Europe’s largest drone show will form part of INTERGEO, the world’s leading trade fair for geodesy, geoinformation and land management. IASEXPO has the clear aspiration of becoming established as the number one industry gathering for

PolarPro Expands Library of Video Editing Solutions with Helios Cinematic Light Effects

Costa Mesa, C.A. – PolarPro, developer of products inspired by adventure, announced availability for its newest software offering, the Helios Cinematic Light Effects. These simple-to-use effects can easily be dropped into any video composition to help streamline post production workflow.  With effects ranging from light leaks and lens flares to light transitions, Helios offers a variety of colors,

World’s Largest Business Accelerator Competition Looking for Women-owned Startups in Unmanned Systems

SYRACUSE, NY – GENIUS NY – one of the world’s largest business competitions focused on unmanned systems – is seeking woman-owned startups to participate in the second round of the year-long business accelerator. The program will invest nearly $3 million in six finalist companies, including three grand prizes valued at up to $1 million, $600,000

International Drone Film Festival Coming to Toronto

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – July 31, 2017) – The Sky Guys Ltd. (“The Sky Guys”), Canada’s leader in drone technology and Cambridge House International, will be hosting Canada’s premier Drone Film Festival, The Toronto Drone Film Festival, this fall at the Second Annual Big Drone Show. The two-day conference and trade show will be taking flight in

Simlat Provides High-Fidelity Simulation for UAS-Based Maritime Applications

Simlat, a leading provider of training and simulation systems for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), delivers a high-fidelity maritime simulation to existing and new customers. The new maritime simulation module includes an enhanced dynamic wave model, taking into account the sea state and the weather conditions, as well as the charecteristics of simulated vessels, such as

FPV Quadcopter Getting Started Guide – Infographic

Drones at Work Part 2: The New Buzz in Construction

A FOUR PART SERIES In the last ‘Drones at Work’ article, I wrote about how drones are helping realtors increase sales by adding a new perspective to online house listings. If you haven’t read part one, then spend a few minutes to learn more about how drones are changing the real estate business. If you

FAA Administrator Michael P. Huerta to Deliver Grand Opening Keynote Address at InterDrone

MELVILLE, N.Y., July 31, 2017 — BZ Media LLC today announced that Michael P. Huerta, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, will give the Grand Opening Keynote address at InterDrone, September 6 at 10:00 am. He will be joined at InterDrone by a high-level lineup of commercial drone thought leaders who will frame the state

The Art of a Drone Selfie

Generally speaking, I always thought of selfies as being harmless fun. However, the idea of people becoming obsessed with the manufacturing of their own self-portraits came across as somewhat narcissistic to begin with. Hence I’d always steered away from taking pictures of myself – and ‘never’ in a million years would I have imagined writing

World’s Largest Business Accelerator Accepting Applications for Unmanned Systems

SYRACUSE, NY – GENIUS NY – one of the world’s largest business competitions focused on unmanned systems – is accepting applications for the second round of the year-long business accelerator. The program will invest nearly $3 million in six finalist companies, including three grand prizes valued at up to $1 million, $600,000 and $400,000. Applications

Prodrone Creates Professional Drones for You

PRODRONE is an industrial drone system manufacturer established in Japan, November 2016, by experts with over 20 years of experience in a variety of specialized fields. Since our inception, PRODRONE has developed an assortment of customized industrial drones on consignment for numerous drone service providers and manufacturers in the industrial drone market. We have developed

Introducing the Airdog ADII: The Future is Hands-Free

Set-Your-3D-Line With the ADII, we are introducing our most advanced feature yet, the 3D-Line Mode. Users can now set custom waypoints as well as desired altitude settings, through the AirLeash or Airdog app, providing extreme levels of safety in areas such as single-track trails, race tracks, cable wakeboarding and terrain parks, and anywhere else where

CNN Receives First-Ever Part 107 Waiver for Closed Set Drone Operations

CNN Aerial Imagery and Reporting (CNN AIR) is pleased to announce that CNN has become the first organization to be granted a Part 107 waiver by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) over people for closed-set motion picture and television filming.  CNN previously received the first-ever waiver granted by

NYCDFF Goes to LA – Call for Submissions

The NEW YORK CITY DRONE FILM FESTIVAL is the world’s premiere drone film festival, and now they’re teaming up with VICE to bring you the first annual LOS ANGELES DRONE FILM FESTIVAL on Oct 6th – 8th 2017. Submissions are open now until August 27th 2017. CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR DRONE FILM NOW!

MicaSense Atlas, powered by Pix4D

Lausanne, Switzerland – 27 July 2017. MicaSense Atlas is now integrated with Pix4D desktop software. This exciting partnership is designed to offer MicaSense customers the power of desktop processing, as well as the flexibility of MicaSense Atlas. “Our customers value Atlas as an analytics and collaboration platform,” says Gabriel Torres, CEO of MicaSense. “They also

OcPoC with Xilinx Zynq Supports PX4 Autopilot

Aerotenna announced this week its OcPoC™ with Xilinx Zynq® Mini flight controller now fully supports the PX4 autopilot. Being one of the smartest, most powerful and versatile flight controllers on the market, OcPoC has driven many revolutionary drone applications, agriculture dust spray, long haul transportation, and more. The support for both AMP and PX4 autopilot

NASA, BP and the UK Ministry of Defence Confirmed for the Commercial UAV Show

Now in its 4th year, The Commercial UAV Show has released the full conference agenda which includes contributions from NASA, BP and the UK Ministry of Defence. Marcus Johnson, Research Aerospace Engineer, Aviation Systems Division, at the NASA Ames Research Center is discussing developing an autonomous ATM system and defining the future of the drone

DFS Launches Free App to Support Safe Drone Flights

Berlin, July 26, 2017 – With the “DFS-DrohnenApp”, German aviation authority DFS launches a new app that shows hobby drone pilots where they can fly their drone at any time and any location in Germany. It also provides comprehensive information on the applicable rules, regulations and restrictions. The free app is available for both iOS and Android devices in the

From Amazing Artistry to Protecting Wildlife to Improving Business Outcomes: Explore the versatility of drones in the July issue of Drone360 magazine

Waukesha, WI – (July 25, 2017) – As drone technology and its applications continue to evolve, Drone360 magazine provides an in-depth look at the many facets of life that are being impacted. The July/August issue is on newsstands and in mailboxes now, offering practical advice and a big-picture exploration of UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) for

The Ultimate Flight Check & Planning Tool For Drone Flights, Available On iOS

WORLDWIDE – July 2017 – Available this month Drone Start allows any drone user to quickly check and plan their drone flight before they fly. Drones are expensive and can be complicated to fly, most drone ‘fly aways’ are caused by human error. Most drone users are unaware how things such as weather conditions, solar

NTR Lab Develops UAV for Oil Tank Inspection

NTR Lab, a company that, among other things, is a software and hardware developer for UAVs, has recently come out with a drone custom made to perform oil tank inspections. It all started when a long-time Dutch client came up with a new startup idea and came to NTR to work on developing the idea. The

How Drones Can Improve Disaster Response and Relief

The news is full of stories of crises around the globe, and getting much-needed aid and materials to affected areas – whether in times of natural disasters or ongoing humanitarian issues – can often be a challenge. Natural and manmade disasters often take out critical infrastructures, from roads to railways to means of communication, leaving

Promising Results from Drone-Based Powerline Inspections in Norway

In many regions of Norway, access to powerlines is difficult, so helicopters are often deployed to inspect the grid. But power utilities are increasingly becoming aware of the potential of drone-based inspections as a cost-effective and powerful method of obtaining data about the condition of the grid – especially when the software to store, share

Little Arms Studios Launches New Zephyr Drone Simulator & Controller Bundles

MANASSAS, VA – July 24, 2017 — Today, Little Arms Studios, a leading developer of professional-grade simulation solutions, announced three new product bundles which package its acclaimed Zephyr Drone Simulator with multiple controller options to meet the various preferences of both its individual and institutional customers. The release also updates the simulator’s compatible controller options

4 Awesome Drone Simulation Apps

As advanced technology has spread all over the world, and has gained space in our everyday lives, drones have become very popular. With that in mind, it’s no wonder that drone simulation apps have also become very widespread on the market. Are you a drone fanatic, and would you like to try simulation apps? Well,

Attack of the Drones: Is Growing Technology an Unpoliceable Threat?

By Philip Avery, Managing Director of Navtech Radar There’s no denying it, drones are here to stay. Once limited to military use, drones are now easily accessible to anyone and could easily fall into the wrong hands. In today’s current climate of increased national threats, we need to work fast to keep up with modern risks.

Removing the Barriers to Drone Technology: The One Stop Rental Solution

Leading commercial drone manufacturer MMC has introduced their One-Stop Rental Solution for industrial drones in India and Asia.  The company plans to expand the program across the globe, opening centers in the United States, Australia, Canada, Europe, South America, and South Africa. MMC  is the industry leader in providing innovative commercial and industrial drone solutions

Oregon’s first UAS Summit & Expo set for August in Bend

July 20, 2017 – BEND, Ore. Emerging trends and technologies shaping the unmanned aircraft systems industry in Oregon will highlight the state’s first UAS Summit & Expo, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 10 at the Riverhouse Convention Center in Bend. The Oregon UAS Summit & Expo is free. Industry-related suppliers and vendors who attend the event

How to Use Drones to Improve Gas Measurement and Metering

INTRODUCTION: One of the challenges that natural gas companies face has to do with delivering gas energy efficiently, safely and profitably. The world is moving away from the use of fossil fuels and toward the use of clean and renewable energy such as solar and wind energy. The move will be slow until the cost

Drone Film Festival New to the NYS Fair This Year

The Great New York State Fair will be adding a drone film competition to their many offerings in 2017. The NYS Fair runs from Wednesday, August 23 through Monday, September 4. The NYS Fair Drone Film Festival is dedicated to educating audiences and empowering filmmakers and companies around the globe to tell their stories with

Dutch NEO Drone Films Games of Thrones Season 7

During the recordings of the most downloaded series of the Games of Thrones, the NEO drone has been used in Iceland provided by the Dutch company Acecore Technologies. The recordings took place last winter at different locations in Iceland. According to owner and pilot Jorrit Linders the weather conditions were very extreme. It was for

Drone Buyers Guide – Infographic

Getting into the drone hobby can sometimes be a bit daunting, with loads of terms and phrases being thrown around, it can be a bit tricky. That’s why our friends over at DroneRiot.com created this drone buyers guide info graphic, to give you all the information you need to get started.

The Drone Racing League (DRL) Builds The Fastest Racing Drone

NEW YORK (July 14, 2017) – Today, the Drone Racing League (DRL), the global leader in professional drone racing, tested the fastest racing drone, and set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Fastest ground speed by a battery-powered remote-controlled quadcopter. Hand-built by DRL’s Director of Product, Ryan Gury, and DRL’s team of expert drone engineers, the drones fly at unprecedented high

What Dubai’s Drone Taxis Mean for the Rest of the World

Is this the taxi of the future? Our friends from Lowe Guardians will tell us what Dubai’s drone taxis could mean for all of us. Dubai will be taking a step into the future by launching their drone taxis later this year. This innovation was reported by Dubai’s Roads and Transportation Agency. These self-driven, fully

How Drones Can Improve Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance

  Could the same technology that’s currently being used for aerial pizza deliveries and capturing news coverage also be the solution to fixing America’s crumbling infrastructure? That’s what researchers at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) are advocating. According to a recent report, PwC found that the best potential prospect for drone applications is in the infrastructure sector, which they predict to be a $45.2 billion opportunity.

MMC’s 2nd Generation Hydrogen Fuel Cell Offers Drones’ Flight Time Up to 4 Hours

Chinese company MMC, an industry-leading commercial and industrial drone manufacturer and the innovators behind hydrogen fuel cell technology for drones, have introduced the 2nd generation of their H1 – fuel cell – increasing flight endurance to an impressive 4 hour flight time. Overcoming LiPo Battery Limitations The H-1 Fuel Cell is a drone agnostic solution,

Why We Love Drone-Based Building Inspection

  Building inspections for large and complex structures can at times be tough, expensive, and risky. Unlike the older buildings that were basic and simple, most of the new developments have unique and complex designs. But regardless of the shape, complexity, or size, the developers and owners must comply with the building codes and regulations. Authorities

From Selfies to Dronies: Are You Ready to Take Selfies To New Heights?

MINNEAPOLIS (July 2017) – Last year, over 200 million people loaded more than 24 billion selfies onto Google servers. In short, everyone is taking selfies. If you’re among those who think selfies are old news, here’s a new twist on how to take selfies to new heights. Literally. It’s called the “dronie,” and drone operators

Chaney Aerospace Providing Custom Ground Control Stations

Dallas, Texas, July 6, 2017 – Chaney Aerospace, LLC  has announced they are providing custom ground control stations (GCS) for the UAS industry. Custom ground control stations give operators the advantage to design a professional tool that fits specifically to their UAS. Ground control stations can be used to fly the UAV, plan flights, retrieve

How Drones are Enhancing Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Protecting our natural resources and wildlife habitats is mission number one for millions of scientists and concerned citizens across the globe. And, technology that has been making news for innovative deliveries is making a dramatic impact in how nature conservation efforts are carried out and measured. That’s right, we’re talking about the use of Unmanned Aircraft

Drone Film Festival Australia & New Zealand 2017

2017 will see Drone Film Festival Australia and New Zealand screen across 11 major cities in ANZ including Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, Hobart, Adelaide, Brisbane, Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington during 15 September – 05 November. DFFANZ will officially kick off during the Darwin International Film Festival, with activities, workshops and the official selection of

Parrot Extends Its Education Offer Worldwide, Builds New Collaborations With Major Players

Parrot Education has been created by Parrot to support academic and non-profit institutions to enable the use of drones in classrooms, labs and fields. Launched one year ago in the US, the program today works with more than 400 schools and 50 major universities across North America that use Parrot products as part of their

Drones at Work Part 1: A Realtor’s Best Friend

A FOUR-PART SERIES Just think about it. Ten years ago the only way I could write about ‘drones at work’ was in Science Fiction form. Now, every single day across the country, drones are taking to the sky and changing a variety of industries, including everything from real estate to television news. In late June,

NOAA and Ryka UAS Teaming Up on Wetland Restoration Project

SEATTLE, WA. (June 22, 2017) – This month, Ryka UAS will begin working on a wetland restoration project with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). With 28 populations of salmon and steelhead listed as threatened or endangered due to habitat loss, Ryka UAS has been brought on to help evaluate the wetland restoration process

The Fascinating History of Drones

You’ve probably already heard about the incredible drone revolution. As drones become more popular, their price is driven down, their technology becomes better and simply put, they become more accessible. But the commercial and consumer drone revolution has both an interesting, a curious and even a more terrifying past – the history of drones is

Help us Understand Drone Surveying

Many leading construction companies and Facilities Managers are reaping the rewards that come with drone surveying, but some are still seeking guidance on how drones help improve their business processes. So say the results of Sky Revolutions’ first interrogation of the market. Their Drone Effectiveness Study was implemented to get a better understanding of what

The Beauty of Technology – Drone Shows

Commercial drones are talking the world by storm – industry niches are uncovered and filled at an incredible pace. The beauty of today’s technology, however has more to it than just collecting vast amounts of data – in fact, it’s the beauty of drones moving through the air itself. This new medium seems to annul

MMC: The Major Drone Manufacturer Driving 3 Industry Trends

Chinese industrial drone manufacturer MMC has a view from the top of the drone industry. As it’s Shenzhen neighbor DJI has risen to market dominance in the recreational drone segment, MMC has achieved prominence in the commercial sector.  With over 500% growth in the last few years, the company has sound funding, a global client

Learn to Fly Like a Pro: Zephyr Flight Simulator Review

I recently had the opportunity to take the Zephyr flight simulator for a test drive, and came away saying, “what fun!” As a self-proclaimed non-expert drone pilot, I jumped in at the very basic level, and was pleasantly surprised with how the tasks started out by leading me through basic terms and skills, each task

First Responders Make Calls and Send Text Messages Using “Flying Cell Site”

If a severe hurricane strikes, power and communication services can be disrupted for days. This week, Verizon and American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI), took the next step in advancing cutting-edge communications from a drone for disaster response. First responders used smartphones to connect to a “flying cell site” and made calls and sent text messages

Pix4D and Parrot Back 6 Top Researchers to Help Them Answer Key #ClimateChange Questions Using Drone Mapping

In December 2016, Pix4D and Parrot announced they would award a climate innovation grant to help foster innovation around the impact of global climate change.  They received over 250 proposals from researchers across a range of disciplines. Six projects were selected, based on novelty, scientific merit, and team experience. Other factors considered were advanced degrees, formal association

How to Use Drones to Improve Equipment Reliability in the Oil and Gas Industry

  To have oil equipment operating efficiently and reliably is demanding, expensive, and requires performing these tasks: Monitor the equipment on a continual basis to detect failures or impending failures; Perform regularly scheduled preventive maintenance tasks to prevent or delay equipment failure; Plan for downtime to replace or repair defective equipment. To perform these tasks is

The Search for a Long-Range Robust Communication Link for Commercial Drones is Over

Tel Aviv, Israel – Since the launch of the SkyHopper PRO bi-directional data link for commercial and industrial drones, Mobilicom has gained significant market traction in the commercial drone industry, with thousands of hours of test flights and several successful integrations. SkyHopper PRO has been successfully validated around the globe including in Japan, China, USA,

Companion Computers for Drones

Companion computers are now becoming an essential part of the drone ecosystem. The reason for their increased usage is quite clear. They allow users to develop complex applications smoothly and provide sublime control over the flight controller. Before companion computers, developers had no option but to toy around with embedded code of the flight controllers

Terra Drone Launches Headquarters in Sydney and Melbourne

Terra Drone Company (Tokyo Shibuya-Ku CEO: Toru Tokushige), introduced branches in Sydney and Melbourne this month. It has been only 5 months since we established our Brisbane office as the first branch in Australia in January 2017. There are numerous issues that arise in the construction industry, including hazardous work environments and problems with quality

Keeping the Channels Open: MMC’s Tethered-Drone System Provides Powerful Telecommunications Solution in Extreme Weather Conditions

It’s rainy reason along the lower-middle course of the Yangtze River in China.  While the poetically named “Plum Rains” lead to the lush crops of grain and tea that give the region part of it’s beauty, the area also includes some of the most populated cities in the world – technology powerhouses that contribute over

Aerialtronics Announces PENSAR, World’s First Dual Spectrum Computer Vision Platform

Katwijk, Netherlands. 19 June 2017 Today, Aerialtronics released a one of a kind fully integrated computer vision platform with deep learning capabilities. PENSAR is a stand-alone twin sensor platform that utilizes the GPU-accelerated computing power of the award-winning NVIDIA® Jetson™ module to allow for real-time video processing and immediate augmented insights. It is the first

How Drones are Transforming Weather Forecasting

  Drones, or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), can now be used for aerial inspection to property surveillance, but can they also save lives? Drones are better able to predict storm forces than traditional methods, and that ability can be lifesaving when severe weather strikes. They could play an integral role in forecasting and relaying the

5 Apps That Will Make You the Best Drone Pilot Ever

Looking for tools to help pilot your new drone or additional information to help you control it better? Luckily for you, there are dozens of apps for new and old drone pilots to help them pilot and manage their air time. However, to help navigate through the numerous drone pilot apps on your desired marketplace,

8 Amazing Small Drones You’ll Want to Fly

The best small drones deserve the jaw-dropping cheers that they inspire. They’re small enough to transport simply, they’re usually light enough to stay in flight reliably, and they some of them can even perform reconnaissance. They’re growing in popularity for video. Mini drones of the future, many say, will have the ability to infiltrate into covert locations

Types Of Jobs You Can Apply For In The ESports Industry

Everyone gets tired of their job one day or another. We understand this as you want something that excites you every day as you get up to get ready for your job. So why not think about the many jobs available in eSports industry where millions of fans are coming online and as live spectators

How Drones Will Transform the Oil and Gas Industry in 2018

  Emerging technologies in robotics and automation have the potential to improve operations in the oil and gas industry by reducing costs, and increasing safety, efficiency and speed of the processes. Comprising of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, analytics, and other hardware and software tools, the technologies are already finding inroads in a variety of processes.

5 Best Selfie Drones That Can Be Super-Useful For You

Doesn’t the mere thought of a selfie excite you? Well, no doubt it does, thanks to the fact that selfies are becoming the buzz of the town! But, you must be tired of always holding up your phone to take selfies, right? So, what if you learn that there’s a new way to take selfies?

Getty Images and DroneBase Announce Exclusive Global Content Partnership

New York, Wednesday June 14, 2017 – Getty Images, a global leader in visual communication, has today announced an exclusive world-wide content distribution deal with leading global drone pilot platform, DroneBase.  The agreement brings the high quality 4K video produced by DroneBase’s world-wide network of pilots to Getty Images’ over one million customers. Beginning with over

Drone Industry A Critical Piece of China’s $124 Billion “New Silk Road”

When Chinese President Xi Jinping and 29 other heads of state agreed to an open economy and a policy of free and inclusive trade last month, the announcement rippled across industries.  But China’s “New Silk Road” – the multi-billion dollar initiative which will build new infrastructure and trade links across the globe – may boost

Drexel University to use Simlat C-STAR Simulation System in ASSURE Human Factors Research

June 6th, 2017 – Philadelphia, PA – Simlat delivered a Full Crew solution for UAS training and simulation to Drexel University. As part of Drexel’s membership in the FAA UAS Center of Excellence, the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE), the university has been utilizing Simlat’s C-STAR system to study human

How Drones are Changing How Movies Get Made

  Not only for sports and news coverage, commercial drones are now increasingly being used for another relatively new frontier: film making. Aerial filming in movie production can provide audiences with more spectacular views than ever before. Now, celebrated television series and Oscar winning films are being captured with the help of this exciting, yet controversial new technology.

Drone Racing League (DRL) Announces International Partnerships for 2017 Race Season

NEW YORK (June 12, 2017) – The Drone Racing League (DRL), the global leader in professional drone racing, today announced key multi-year, international partners and sponsors ahead of its 2017 race season. In February, DRL introduced Allianz as the title sponsor of DRL’s elite race circuit, leveraging the insurance brand’s motor racing sponsorship heritage to

Indoor Drone Inspection of a Radiant Box Completed by Industrial SkyWorks Using Elios

A manufacturer of refinery infrastructure was about to finish the assembly of a radiant box when a quality control concern arose around some components in the project. The need for visual inspection at height in a complex environment, where scaffolding would only make the situation worse, led the customer to entertain the value and benefits

Dell Wants Open Source to Expand Drones and Drone Racing

DR1 and Dell EMC joined up to teach a new generation of pilots.

The Rise of the Selfie Drone

At CES 2017 you couldn’t get away from selfie drones. Everywhere you looked there was your very own aerial camera that quite literally brought narcissism to new heights. It’s hardly been six months, but this space is moving so fast there has already been some shake-ups. One of the most anticipated selfie drones has crashed

Official Launch of the 4th International Drone Photography Contest by Dronestagram along with National Geographic

For the fourth year in a row, the social network Dronestagram is very pleased to announce the opening of the 2017 International Drone Photography Contest supported by National Geographic. Previous editions have shown the whole world how the drones could capture beautiful images and provide a very unique perspective. We all look forward to see how

Drone Energy Sources – Pushing the Boundaries of Electric Flight

To push the boundaries of drone flight performance, batteries must become smaller and lighter. It appears that we reached a certain limit when it comes to power density. Lithium-Polymer (Li-Po) and Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) batteries have become very small and affordable, mainly driven by the mobile phone industry. This led to a wide adoption and today it

Hydrogen Fuel Cells: The Answer to Time-In-The-Air Restrictions?

A growing number of people these days are exploring ways to break current limitations on Time-in-the-air (TITA) for electric UAVs. There are now three alternatives to extend the amount of time that electric drones can remain in the air performing their mission: tethered devices, solar power and in-the-field rapid battery replacement. All three solutions present

SimActive Optimizes Vineyard Performance with Drones

Montreal, Canada, June 6th, 2017 – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, is pleased to announce that Noveltis, a French company, has been using its Correlator3D™ software for precision viticulture.  Based on multispectral drone imagery, mapping products are generated to determine vine health and detect missing plants. “SimActive automates our production process for

Drobotron – The World’s First Billboard Drone

The Flying Billboard Drone – Drobotron – has just been officially launched. The vision of the creators of Drobotron is to help customers promote their businesses in a completely new and unique way. Drobotron was designed to bring the world of digital content to the skies. Drobotron’s Patent Pending technology seamlessly integrates a simple drone platform

Pix4D expands R&D in Berlin

June 1, 2017 – Drone-mapping software developer Pix4D announces the opening of a research and development office in Berlin, Germany. Pix4D products rely on advanced principles of photogrammetry, computer vision, and machine learning.  “By opening this office, we’re showing in a very physical way how seriously our products are connected to research and development”, says

MicroPilot Autopilots Compatible with Lockheed Martin’s mGCS

June 1st, 2017 – Stony Mountain, Canada – Working with Lockheed Martin CDL Systems, MicroPilot Inc. has developed a Vehicle Specific Module (VSM) to communicate with STANAG 4586 compliant ground control station (GCS) software. This will enable MicroPilot customers to utilize Lockheed Martin’s many previously unavailable tools as part of its unmanned systems software ecosystem

How Drones Are Changing News Reporting

  In just a few short years, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have evolved from paparazzi gadgets to valuable tools helping journalists and news organizations capture and share breaking news stories. At a U.S. Senate hearing in March, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Director of the Office of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Earl Lawrence, and other officials spoke on the

Wirth Research Announces World’s first Vertical Take Off and Landing Long Endurance Hydrogen-Powered Unmanned Aircraft

Wirth Research HQ, Bicester, Oxon, 01 June 2017 – Wirth Research releases more details and first images of its new Tilt Rotor, Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL), hydrogen fuel cell powered, advanced terrain mapping drone. The all-new Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) will be VTOL capable for its long-endurance missions, carrying its primary mission payload

How Flight Policies Influence Commercial Drone Photography

Drones have dramatically changed the way we create content. With a drone camera setup, one can take pictures and videos from great heights, making use of unexpected perspectives that are normally not possible with regular cameras. Since drones have become extremely popular in the past year or so, many professional photographers and videographers have added

Driving Business Development in Commercial Drones: The New Standard

Chinese-based commercial drone manufacturer MMC has increased their business by over 500% in the last two years.  Since introducing the first hydrogen fuel cell drone last year, the company’s orders have skyrocketed to over $10 million.  Their power line stringing solutions, tether systems, and unique plug and play payload system are moving towards the top spots

New High Quality Communication & Camera Solution for Commercial UAVs & Robotics

Mobilicom Ltd. announces a new camera and communication partnership that offers a field-proven, high-end solution for low-latency video plus control and telemetry for commercial UAVs. This highly secured HD video communication solution enables both day and night video broadcast and multicast and will close the development gap for new entrants into the commercial drone market.

Dylan Kussman Shows Why Drones are the Future in “Highest Mountain”

Los Angeles, California. Singer/songwriter Brad Byrd announces the release of his brand new music video, “Highest Mountain”. The new music video was shot and directed by Dylan Kussman (Dead Poets Society, Jack Reacher, X-men). Using DJI Zenmuse X5 video drones, Kussman captures stunning aerial footage over LA mountains. Check out this video, a prime example

How Drones and Photogrammetry Will Save the Insurance Industry $6.8 Billion USD Per Year

Redefining the insurance industry In their report Clarity from above, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) estimated that drone-powered solutions like photogrammetry-based surveying, could help the insurance industry save as much as$6.8 billion USD per year. Drone-based photogrammetry, popularly known as drone-mapping, helps optimize insurance-related processes, speeding up and reducing the cost of surveys for risk assessment and claims

The Drone Superhighway Part 4: Power and Money

A FOUR PART SERIES This article is the final in a four-part series so if you haven’t read the previous parts please go back and start where you left off. In part one, I introduced the groundbreaking work currently being done to lay the foundations of the upcoming drone superhighway. In part two, I wrote

DJI Unveils Spark

Today DJI unveiled Spark, a brand-new, revolutionary palm-sized drone. Its powerful, stabilized camera uses multiple easy-to-use shooting modes for incredibly eye-catching photos and videos. With intuitive functions like QuickLaunch, FaceAware, and PalmControl, Spark gives you a truly immersive flying experience. This newest release from DJI features all of DJI’s signature technologies, allowing you to seize the

Drone’s Eye View Tour From Downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica

Sometimes it’s good to get a little perspective when it comes to seeing your city, and the easiest way to do that is fly high above it and peer down. A great example of this comes from YouTuber Mingomatic, who just posted a new drone video that takes us on a tour of some of Los

Optelos introduces PointCloud Visualizer™, The easiest way to view and deliver your Point Cloud data models

AUSTIN, Texas – Optelos announces the PointCloud Visualizer™, which revolutionizes the drone industry by enabling drone operators to easily upload data to the cloud and then create data models, which can be viewed and shared with clients and stakeholders. Pix4D, DroneDeploy, and other drone mapping software are excellent solutions for processing and generating detailed data

FPV Australia Adopts the Zephyr Drone Simulator for Its RPAS Certification Training

Manassas, VA –  May 22, 2017 – Little Arms Studios, a leading developer of professional-grade simulation solutions, today announced a new partnership with FPV Australia which will see the leading Australian RPAS certification provider deploy Little Arms Studios’  Zephyr Drone Simulator to enhance its sUAS training programs. With the unique capabilities of the enterprise-level Zephyr

Dutch Start-up Launches Next Generation Mapping Drone

Delft, 23rd May 2017 – Drone company Atmos UAV launches Marlyn, a lightweight drone which flies automatically, effortlessly and at high wind speeds. One of the first customers that signed up is Skeye, Europe’s leading unmanned aircraft data provider. This brand new technology allows industry professionals around the world to map the surface 10 times

MMC Flying High with Drone Tether System

SHENZHEN, China – Commercial drone manufacturer MMC, a technology leader in eliminating flight endurance limitations, introduces the T1 Tether System: a direct power supply system for prosumer drones.     The T1 Tether System As the innovator behind the first hydrogen fuel cell drone to market, MMC has been a major contributor to industry development in

Drone mapping saves lives: Canadian RescUAV team helps 4000 people return home after fatal landslide in Colombia

Answering an international call for help The Colombian governmental agency coordinating the response, Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres (UNGRD) sent an international call for help. Canadian-based GlobalMedic’s RescUAV team partnered up with Aeryon Labs Inc and went to Mocoa to join forces with local emergency response organizations. In emergency situations, GlobalMedic’s

Anatomy of a Drone for Beginners

Are you interested in drones but are completely new to the category? Maybe you’re thinking about purchasing your first drone. Perhaps you’re considering building your own quad. Drones are incredibly fun and the technology powering them has made them easy to use even for inexperienced users. However, there are still a few barriers for new

How to Make the Perfect Drone Video

With more than 25,000 drone videos posted on airvuz.com, our team has had the opportunity to view some incredible — and not so incredible – drone videos. Nearly all of the videos posted on AirVūz come from outside contributors, including professional cinematographers as well as individuals hired to shoot drone video of golf courses, real

MMC’s Aviation Academy Gets Drone Programs Off the Ground

One of the primary barriers to entry for drone programs in the enterprise is education. The adoption of drone technology requires new skills in any organization. Businesses don’t only need professional pilots: they need training on industrial applications, aircraft assembly and repair, and fleet maintenance. Now MMC China’s leading provider of industrial drone solutions introduces

The Drone Superhighway Part 3: Beyond Sight and Autonomous

Last week, I wrote about drone traffic management systems and legal hurdles to the drone superhighway. If you haven’t already read part one and two of this four-part series be sure to go back and start at the beginning. Also, check out Up Sonder to find out more about how my company is building a

Kittyhawk.io Launches Flight Deck for Real-Time Drone Operations

San Francisco, May 17, 2017 — Kittyhawk (kittyhawk.io), the leader in drone operations software, is today announcing Flight Deck: a new feature that brings in-flight controls and functionality in real time to the Kittyhawk platform. Every day, thousands of pilots rely on Kittyhawk for everything from pre-flight planning and checklists to post-flight logging and intelligence.

The First Ever DR1 “Micro” Drone Race Just Went Down on the Set of ‘Firefly’

Los Angeles, CA (May  17, 2017 ) – DR1 Racing and Air Hogs have partnered to launch the DR1 Micro Series drone races. The first-ever micro drone race took place on the iconic set of the cult favorite sci-fi television show ‘Firefly’ where the world’s best pilots competed in a team race through authentic set

Everything You Need to Know About the New DJI Spark

The masters of drone design at DJI have created a new and exciting Drone called the Spark. Rumours and speculation have been flying around the Internet recently as people are dying to see know what the DJI Spark is going to look like. Well, we have been researching this extensively to find out as much

How Drones Are Changing Inspections in the Utilities Industry

Utilities are spending millions of dollars inspecting infrastructure from power lines to pipelines, which are often in hard-to-reach, dangerous places. However, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, are set to revolutionize the way utilities industries solve inspection issues. Utilities companies in particular are eager to use drones to mitigate hazardous, time-consuming and expensive work. Drones can better

AirVuz Partners with Intrepid Museum of Sea, Air, and Space on New Drone Exhibit

MINNEAPOLIS (May 16, 2017) — AirVūz, the premier video-sharing site for drone video and photographs, is partnering with the Intrepid Museum of Sea, Air, and Space in New York City to present a new exhibit called Drones: Is the Sky the Limit? The drone exhibit, open from May 10 to Dec. 3, 2017, explores the history of drone technology, from the

Unifly enters US market

New York, Antwerp – This week Unifly opens its first office in the US. Supported by the Belgian-American Chamber of Commerce, the Belgian software company’s base for American operations will be in New York. CEO  Marc Kegelaers: “The US is a fast-growing market that holds a strong interest for Unifly. More specifically we are a partner

Watch This Drone Footage of Salesforce Tower Over San Francisco

At 61 stories and 1,070 feet, Salesforce Tower is going to be the tallest building in San Francisco by quite a lot. The massive development officially topped out in early April and architect Fred Clarke remarked that the structure is “comparable to a pyramid or an obelisk, marking a new place on Earth that’s reaching for the

6 Ways to Get the Best of Drone Cameras

Initially, drones were used purely for surveillance purposes in the military. But gone are those days. Drones are used these days to take stunning aerial photographs. These could be landscape photographs or even event photographs. Some precautions you should take include learning about the law of your land because most countries have some guidelines for

5 Major Things To Consider While Buying A Drone

Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, are a buzz nowadays. You’ll find people talking about this stupendous high-tech marvel all over the place. Basically, this is a very small multi-rotor helicopter with a high-definition and miniature camera fitted in it that is lifted and propelled by four specific rotors. So, whether you are into science and

5 Reasons to Attend – International Drone Day

International Drone Day 2017 – Sydney,  Australia When it comes to drones, your knowledge could be that of a novice, intermediate or advanced pilot. You could also have no interest whatsoever but have a curious mind as to what the fuss is all about and how this ground-breaking technology will affect us in the years

5 Smart Drones. What Can They Do For Us?

The world has been experiencing the growth of smartphone popularity, a technology which has changed our lives drastically during the last ten years. Probably in the near future human beings will be ousted by robots and Artificial Intelligence. But the next decade will definitely be a decade of drones. Both large companies and ordinary users

Flying, Racing, Filming, Dodging, Dancing, Floating, Walking (hopefully not crashing!) – May Issue of Drone360 Magazine Looks at the Fun Side of Drones

Waukesha, WI – (May 10, 2017) – Drones are permeating many industries to improve efficiency and safety – but Drone360 magazine reminds you that they’re still great fun! The May/June issue of Drone360 explores many different applications of UAS technology that make you want to grab a controller and start flying. “Take photos and videos

The Drone Superhighway Part 2: Law and Order

A FOUR PART SERIES Last week, I wrote about how the groundwork is being laid as we speak for a drone superhighway. If you haven’t already read part one of this four-part series be sure to go back and start at the beginning. This week, we’ll look at a drone traffic management system and legal

Advanced Flight Technologies for Drone Pilot Training: US vs. China

Four months before Part 107 of the FAA’s UAS Rule was inaugurated, marking the official start of the commercial drone industry in the US, the Chinese government took a similar step. On April 30, 2016, it officially launched its own licensing program for drone pilots. So, China did it first. From the perspective of producing

SkyHopper PRO Data Link Addresses the Unmet Needs of the Commercial Drone Market

Mobilicom has announced the release of the SkyHopper PRO UAV Data Link – the first in its SkyHopper family of products. This advanced commercial UAV communication system addresses mining & process industry, infrastructure inspection, security and surveillance, and delivery drone applications. SkyHopper PRO also offers the unique advantage of its ability to deliver technology on