Launch of New Innovation Center XLCargoDrones to Accelerate Unmanned Cargo Aircraft Industry

Amsterdam, November 28th , 2018 – Today, innovation center XLCargoDrones has been launched at the Amsterdam Drone Week. The University of Twente, NLR- Netherlands Aerospace Centre and the Amsterdam University of Applied Science combine their research strengths in the field of cargo drones. The research activities are focussed on the requirements for the development and introduction […]

Drone Delivery Systems and FlytBase Partnership for Leading-Edge Tech for Drone-Based Precision Delivery

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, NOVEMBER 27, 2018 – Drone Delivery Systems and FlytBase have just announced a partnership for development of a precision landing kit, compatible with any delivery drone, to allow for secure and precise drone delivery to AirBox Home. AirBox is the world’s first smart drone delivery mailbox. Today, drones are readily being used to […]

SimActive Software Used for Large-Scale Photogrammetry Project

Montreal, Canada, November 27th, 2018 – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, is pleased to announce the use of Correlator3DTM for a large-scale project by First Base Solutions.  The software allowed the processing of 50,000 large-format images at 200MP, collected at a 10cm resolution, on a single standard PC. The size on disk […]

Mesmerizing Micro Drone Performance Wows at The Dubai Mall’s 10 Year Celebrations

ZURICH – November 24th 2018 – Verity Studios, the global leader in indoor drone technology, has brought a display of dancing drones to The Dubai Mall’s 10 Year Celebrations. Titled Talisman, the show is running daily until 28th November, with 44 autonomous Lucie® micro drones flying together to form clusters of light, flying strobes and […]

ALTI UAS Launches Enhanced VTOL UAV for Search and Rescue Operations

Knysna, South Africa, 24 November 2018 – ALTI UAS, world-leading unmanned aircraft developer and manufacturing company, launches a Search and Rescue version of the ALTI Transition VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle). This comes after some of the worst fires in South African history recently swept through the local area of Knysna.   The ALTI […]

What to Know Before Flying a Drone

Especially as we head into the holiday season, and many new users join the ranks of drone lovers and enthusiasts, it’s important to start smart. So here’s a quick guide for the uninitiated.

The Future of Solar-Powered Drones

Two of the world’s most promising emerging technologies — solar panels and drones — may be even more valuable when used together. Researchers and companies are already starting to explore the many potential uses of solar-powered drones. On their own, these two technologies have massive potential. The commercial drone market is expected to grow to […]

Vermeer Offers a New Way to Fly a Camera

Brooklyn, New York: Today, we launch Vermeer Beta, a software that is designed to enable anyone to capture aerial photos, videos, and data. A user will be able to design their aerial shot in an augmented reality environment and then send it to a drone to execute autonomously in the real world. This method of […]

Should My First Drone Be Cheap or Higher End?

Choosing a first drone is an important experience. If you’ve never flown a drone or RC aircraft before, this is going to be your first experience with this technology. First impressions are everything, so this could make or break your perception of the hobby/profession. One of the questions I get asked most often is, “Which […]

New Lume Cube AIR Now Available for Content Creators

CARLSBAD, Calif. – November 14, 2018 – Known as the world’s most versatile light for content creators, Lume Cube announced today the launch of the all-new Lume Cube AIR. Derived from the original Lume Cube, the Lume Cube AIR is the smallest, lightest, and most portable lighting device designed to help content creators capture better photo & video. With newly designed features, improved LED output, and multiple […]

Drone Video Collections Tour “Game of Thrones” Filming Locations

For fans of the hit television series “Game of Thrones” who can’t wait for the final season to begin, allow drone videos to whet your appetite for the show. The smash hit HBO show, which has been called “the best show in the last 20 years” and has dominated the past several television awards seasons, […]

Introducing Parrot Bluegrass Fields, the end-to-end drone solution for efficient crop assessment

Parrot, the leading European drone group, this week announces Parrot Bluegrass Fields, an end-to-end agriculture drone solution, which provides farmers, agronomists and researchers with the insights they need to boost the quality of their crops and maximise yields. Part of the Parrot Business Solutions portfolio, Parrot Bluegrass Fields brings together today’s popular Parrot Bluegrass drone with […]

Yuneec Named as CES 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree

Yuneec today announced that it has been named a CES® 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree for the Yuneec Mantis Q drone (the first of its kind with voice control) in the robotics and drones product category. The announcement was made during CES Unveiled New York last night, an invite-only tech event bringing together top media, exhibitors and industry leaders for a […]

10 Pieces of Drone Software to Enhance Your Flight Capability

Mapping, flight logs, weather, analytics — these types of applications can take your flight capability to the next level. Not to mention, to the next level in your business. From the first smartphone apps to what is available today, drone software has made quantum leaps in power and features. Let’s break down ten of the […]

Why Drones are the Biggest Breakthrough in Mountain Rescue Since Search Dogs

Drones are taking life-saving in Scotland to pioneering new heights. For the newly-formed Search and Rescue Aerial Association Scotland (SARAA-Scotland) is to use the remote-controlled craft to save people who are lost, missing or injured. It is thought to be one of the most significant developments in mountain rescue since search dogs were introduced in the 1960s. […]

Data Visualization and Analytics: Q&A with Jan Wouter Kruyt of Propeller Aero

With so many developments rapidly progressing in the drone industry, it can be hard to keep up with all the new companies and what it is they offer. This Q&A with one of the leading data visualization and and analytics providers is intended to demonstrate the broad applications of drones in various industries, and how […]

telent and Digital Global Systems Partner to Defend Against National Security Threats

Warwick, 6 November 2018: telent Technology Services Ltd (telent), the leading mission-critical network solutions provider, has partnered with Digital Global Systems (DGS), provider of enhanced RF perimeter monitoring technology to provide critical asset protection for authorities. The DGS CLEARSKY™ solution leverages patented and advanced analytics to detect and report on abnormal signal activity in real […]

SimActive and Midwest Aerial Perform Damage Assessment following Hurricane Michael

Montreal, Canada, November 6th, 2018 – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, has partnered with Midwest Aerial to perform damage assessment of Hurricane Michael. Correlator3DTM was used to process large format imagery collected by Midwest over Mexico Beach, Florida.  The joint effort resulted in highly precise geospatial data, including a DSM, an orthomosaic […]

senseFly Showcases the New eBee X Fixed-Wing Drone in Free Webinar

Cheseaux-Lausanne, Switzerland – senseFly, the industry’s leading provider of fixed-wing drone solutions, is hosting a free educational webinar exploring its new fixed-wing drone, the eBee X, at 10:00 EST / 16:00 CET (GMT+2) on Tuesday, November 13. Francois Gervaix, fixed-wing drone lead for Parrot Business Solutions, will be joined by founders of two leading North American drone […]

The Drone Racing League Announces Nurk as 2018 DRL Allianz World Champion

NEW YORK (November 2, 2018) – The Drone Racing League (DRL), the global leader in professional drone racing, announced Paul “Nurk” Nurkkala as the 2018 DRL Allianz World Champion. From winning the 2018 Season’s first race to crushing its final event, Nurk’s victory came full circle after a year of intense training. The 27-year-old, Indianapolis-based […]

Airpup: A Kite Balloon That Flies Where Drones Can’t

Airpup is the product of 18 months of collaboration between Head Full of Air and The Blimp Works to create a new tethered aerostat that complements drone systems. Airpup’s silent, long-duration flight fills a gap in the drone market: flight capability for locations where FAA rules and site restrictions make drones unlawful or unwelcome. “I […]

Terra Drone Expands into African Market

Tokyo, Nov, 1 – Terra Drone Corporation (SHIBUYA-KU TOKYO CEO Toru Tokushige following as Terra Drone) established a new branch in South Africa specializing in drone solutions for underground and surface mining. Terra Drone is a leading global commercial drone technology company focused on providing cutting-edge, smart-mining solutions, which improve safety, reduce down-time, reduce costs, […]