How to Fish with a Drone

Fishing isn’t something I know a lot about, but drones are. So when I came across the idea of using a drone for fishing, I had to find out more.

The Ultimate Guide to Traveling with a Drone

You wouldn’t think of leaving for vacation without bringing your camera with you, so why should you leave your drone behind either? Traveling with a drone has become quite commonplace

How Old Do Kids Need to Be to Fly a Drone

The right age for kids to fly or have a drone of their own depends on the child, on the parents’ comfort level and on the type of drone in

How to Improve Your Drone Photography

While it’s relatively easy to get a camera drone and start snapping some aerial photos, it’s much harder and takes a good deal of effort and experience to capture images

How To Make Money With A Drone

If you’ve recently gotten into recreational drones, perhaps you’re starting to think about how this could start to pay the bills. Who wouldn’t want to turn their favorite hobby into

DJI Mini 2 Review

Almost exactly a year after DJI came out with the Mavic Mini, the updated and improved successor, the Mini 2 was released. The Mavic Mini was a strategic release in

Drones and Thunder Storms Don’t Mix

It can be tempting to try to get in just a bit more flight time with your drone, even though you see that massive thunderhead rolling in, and hear the

How Drones Can Start Fires – Accidentally and Intentionally

With a major wildfire season just behind us, I guess I’ve been paying more attention than usual to the causes of wildfires, so I got to wondering if drones could

Getting Started with Drones: Are Expensive Drones Easier to Fly?

When you’re just getting started with drones, there are so many of all types to consider, and it may seem daunting to pick one that fits your budget and that

What Are GPS Drones, and Why Does It Matter?

Choosing a drone can be overwhelming, with so many options available at such a varying price range. It can be hard to navigate what all the features are, what they

How Drones Are Helping With Weather Forecasting

I’m always interested in learning about how drones are being used for the benefit of humanity, and was curious to learn more about how they are being used in weather

7 Ways Drones Are Good for the Environment

Drones are all around us it seems these days, in our neighborhoods, in the news, and even on the job, but what is the environmental impact of all these flying

Drones for Beginners: Is Flying a Drone Dangerous?

The first time I flew a drone, aside from the excitement and anticipation of learning a whole new skill set, one of my primary feelings was concern for safety. I

High Altitude Flight: Can I Fly My Drone in the Mountains?

If you’re planning a trip to the mountains, it could be a perfect opportunity to get in some time flying your drone. But perhaps you’re wondering about how well your

Put Your Drone to Work – Use It to Measure Things

What if you’ve got a tree in your yard that looks like it may come down in the next big storm, and you want to know whether it will hit

9 Tips for Proper Storage and Maintenance of Your Drone

As we head into the winter months, depending on where you live, it may be time to put your drone on the shelf for a while. Even though drones can

Before You Try or Buy: How Do Drone Goggles Work?

You’ve heard all about drone goggles, and seen the drone racers with their heads buried in the sci-fi looking headsets, and you’re super curious to know what the hype is

Drones for Beginners: Are Drones Easy to Fly?

They look so easy to fly, these drones we see zipping around everywhere, but then again, it must have taken hours and hours of practice for those pilots to make

Drones Used for Environmental Compliance

Written by Emily Folk Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are innovative flying machines that any individual or business with the right license can use. However, industries that focus on the environment

How to Add Night Vision to Your Drones

Guest post by Kalman Tihanyi A drone is a cool technological gadget in the modern world. This unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is opening new opportunities for our life. The night flight drones are a handy choice for capturing night photos and videos for many reasons. With the aid of these pilotless aircraft, you can now […]

Volansi Launches Commercial Drone Delivery Program To Deliver Cold Chain Medicines In Rural North Carolina

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Oct 20, 2020 – Volansi, Inc., the leader in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL), middle-mile drone delivery services, announces it has begun a commercial healthcare drone delivery project in North Carolina.  In collaboration with Merck, known as MSD outside the U.S. and Canada, Volansi is piloting the delivery of cold chain medicines […]

How Effective Are Drones for Weather Prediction?

Guest post by Emily Folk Accuracy in weather forecasts is crucial and also frequently difficult to obtain. This is in part because weather is a chaotic, always-changing system — but it’s also because high-quality and up-to-date atmospheric data is hard to gather. This is especially true of the boundary layer, or the lowest level of […]

How Drones Are Changing Natural Disaster Response

Guest post by Emily Folk Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, are versatile innovations. They’re fast, powerful tools that can capture pictures and videos and even collect air or soil samples. Natural disaster drones are especially critical. They help with understanding the damage after a disaster, locating people who need help, distributing resources and preparing […]

5 Essential Safety Rules You Need to Consider When Filming with a Drone

Operating a drone and shooting video at the same time is by far not an easy task. More importantly, it involves safety matters when shooting in publicly available locations.    In this article you will find advice on how to shoot video with a drone safely. First, we’ll cover some of the key safety rules […]

How One Female Drone Pilot is Continuing the Pioneering Aviation Tradition of Amelia Earhart and Amy Johnson

Professional drone pilot Annalisa Russell-Smith is following in the footsteps of pioneers Amelia Earhart and Amy Johnson as the aviation industry enters a whole new age. For she’s one of the first civilians to be able to fly a drone not only out of visual sight but operating one in another country while here in […]

A successful premiere for INTERGEO.digital

Karlsruhe, Germany, 15 October 2020. Direct exchange, lively discussions, lots of information and great entertainment. High acceptance of the digital offer in pandemic times by the geo-community. Prof. Dr. Hansjörg Kutterer from the organizer DVW is very pleased with the response: “The challenge of a fully digital event received very positive feedback from all our guests, exhibitors and speakers. […]

Kespry Collaborates with Microsoft to Deliver Kespry Perception Analytics for Intuitively Searching and Analyzing Complex Visual and Geospatial Data

MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Kespry, the leading visual search and analytics solution provider, today announced the availability of Kespry Perception Analytics. The solution is designed for industrial use cases requiring comprehensive analysis of complex visual data, including asset condition tracking and identifying business-impacting anomalies. Kespry Perception Analytics vertically integrates as an ISV solution for the Microsoft […]

Could Drone Delivery Help Save The Environment?

Guest Post by Lillian Conners Overview Drones used to be military hardware; now, they are shrunk down to a fun piece of modern equipment, mainly used in the entertainment industry. However, thanks to the advancement of technology, drones are not limited to capturing aerial photos and videos. Some people use them to transport medical supplies, […]

How Drones are Helping with Sustainability in the Wine Industry

Guest post by Indiana Lee The last two decades have seen the hottest temperatures on record. Today, it is more important than ever for industries around the world to embrace sustainability as central to their business. We’re seeing climate change cause fluctuating weather patterns, unexpected temperatures, and water shortages. One industry, however, is adapting quickly. […]

Entering FPV with a BETAFPV Starters Kit

I’ve always wanted to explore the world of FPV drones but I found myself continually intimidated by its complex nature. I knew that entering FPV required strategic selection and assembly of certain components that were required for flying. For example – the drone, controller, goggles, camera (transmitter), receiver, batteries and charger. Generally speaking, when building […]

DroneDeploy Conference 2020

DroneDeploy Conference brings together a community of innovators from our ecosystem of industries, including agriculture, construction, energy/oil & gas, mining, and more to discuss the latest drone innovations, best practices, and hot topics impacting operations. Join 1,500+ industry experts and business & technology leaders for the fifth anniversary of DroneDeploy Conference. You’ll take part in thought-provoking […]

Industrial SkyWorks Inc. secures multi-year AI software contract with Ontario Power Generation

Toronto, Ontario: Industrial SkyWorks Inc. has signed a multi-year contract to provide artificial intelligence software and data solutions for Ontario Power Generation (OPG)’s remote, drone-based inspections program. The groundbreaking agreement will leverage both on-premise and cloud-based implementations of Industrial SkyWorks’ Qii.AI data analytics platform and will enable OPG to develop its own, proprietary AI capability for […]

Drone Mapping: How to Create Your Own Terrain Surface Model

Written by Jose Benitez.Originally published 2020-09-22 on the Monadical blog. I first started learning about drones four years ago, at the University of Antioquia (Medellín). My interest soon grew into an obsession, and I spent a lot of my free time building them and flying them around campus, racing friends. Before long I was saving up […]

FRED: The Finish Line of Drone Deliveries

What is the “finish line” of deliveries? Once the courier or drone completes their delivery, then what happens? This step of the delivery process is full of unknowns and arguably the most important step of all. Does the consumer receive their package without issue?  With solving the “finish line” of courier and drone delivery in […]

IQ Releases the Vertiq 6806: Integrated Motor & ESC for Large Multirotors

IQ Motion Control is excited to announce the launch of their latest motor module, the Vertiq 6806. These integrated motors and ESCs are designed for high performance commercial UAV applications. The combination of IQ’s unique hardware design and proprietary software allows IQ motors to maximize torque output, efficiency, and precision, while minimizing motor vibration, cost, […]

A2Z Drone Delivery Launches Flagship Rapid Delivery System

Los Angeles, C.A. – October 5, 2020 – A2Z Drone Delivery, LLC, developer of a patented tethered freefall drone delivery mechanism, is launching its flagship product, the RDS1 (Rapid Delivery System) which maintains a safe hover of up to 150 feet (45.71 meters) while its delivery mechanism controls the payload’s freefall for a safe and accurate touchdown. Offered as a […]

Esri Announces New Security Enhancements through Integration of US Government-Approved Drone and Cloud Deployment to the EU

REDLANDS, Calif.—October 6, 2020—Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced two major capabilities in Site Scan for ArcGIS that will enable governments and critical infrastructure organizations to meet hardware and software regulations in the US and Europe. Through an established partnership with Auterion, creator of the most widely used open-source drone autopilot operating system, […]

Freefly and Auterion announce the release of Astro, the most versatile enterprise drone solution available

Los Angeles, California – 30 September – Freefly Systems, leading drone manufacturers and Auterion, the largest open source drone software platform announced the release of the Astro Enterprise Drone Solution. In partnering, the two companies have combined their respective expertise in hardware and software to build and release the Astro – the best multi use […]

SkyGrid Launches All-in-One Drone App to Automate Every Phase of Flight

AUSTIN, Texas, September 29, 2020 – SkyGrid, a Boeing, SparkCognition company, today launched a new application for drone operators and enterprises to automate every phase of flight in one unified solution. Now available for free in the iPad App Store, SkyGrid Flight Control™ simplifies mission planning and execution, allowing drone operators to autonomously surveil a defined area and […]

DroneUp Delivers on NATO Allied Command Transformation Experiment

Virginia Beach, Virginia – DroneUp recently partnered with North Atlantic Treaty Organization Allied Command Transformation, Joint Force Development Directorate, Operational Experimentation branch in an experiment designed to determine if autonomous delivery of a specified payload to identified recipients under field conditions could be proven viable. The experiment participants conducted the exercise on September 21, 2020, in Lawrenceville, Virginia. The Brunswick County location […]

ANRA Technologies Launches MissionManagerTM for Energy, Telecom, and Construction Industries

WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 24, 2020 – ANRA Technologies, a leader in UAS Traffic Management (UTM), today announced the release of ANRA MissionManager™. Building upon years of experience developing and deploying its drone operations software platform, MissionManager is the only turnkey drone operations solution that integrates fleet management, compliance, risk mitigation, flight automation, data capture, […]

COVID Response: Drone Service Providers to the Rescue

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – As industries across the globe come to grips with the “new normal” of a COVID-19 challenges, drone service providers (DSP) are launching new levels of innovation across a range of public and commercial sectors. Last year, Barclays projected drones will lower costs by $100 billion across a majority of industries. The […]

Networx3 Drones teams up with Avro Heritage Museum to bring Greater Manchester’s proud aviation history to life

Networx3 Drones have been working with museum bosses to tell the story of the site’s 90-year contribution to the aviation industry. Networx3 Drones commercial drone pilots Ian Ashworth and Caroline Earnshaw spent the day at the Stockport museum flying the £32,000 Elios 2 and £18,00 Matrice 210 V2 RTK drones in, under and over some […]

How Drones Are Changing the Food Industry

Guest post by Emily Folk Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are becoming popular tools in a variety of sectors. Specifically, the use of drones in the food industry supply chain has proven invaluable. From agriculture to production to delivery, they have the power to optimize the entire industry and take it to the next level. Agriculture […]

DroneUp, Walmart, and Quest Diagnostics Pilot Drone COVID-19 At-Home Self-Collection Kit Delivery in North Las Vegas

NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV – Sept. 22 – DroneUp, Walmart, and Quest Diagnostics today announced a pilot program to provide drone delivery of COVID-19 at-home self-collection kits to single-family homes in the North Las Vegas-area. Drone deliveries will launch from the North Las Vegas Walmart, located at 1807 West Craig Road, to single-family homes within […]

Loop Media, Inc. Seals Deal to Become AirVuz’s Third-Party OTT Channel Partner

Glendale, CA, Sept. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE — Loop Media, Inc., an innovative streaming media company focused exclusively on premium short-form video (OTC: LPTV), today announced a deeper partnership with leading drone video sharing community AirVūz to become AirVūz’s third-party OTT channel partner. The channels will capitalize on AirVūz’s vast catalog of professional and […]

Pix4D announces Pix4Dmatic: accurate, faster photogrammetry on a larger scale

Lausanne, Switzerland, [September 22, 2020]:  Today, photogrammetry leader Pix4D is announcing the commercial release of Pix4Dmatic: the digital photogrammetry software for accurate and fast corridor and large scale mapping.  Pix4Dmatic has been created to suit an evolving demand as professionals map bigger and bigger areas around the world. Projects that would have previously been mapped by aircraft […]

Drones4Safety to Increase Safety in Civil Transport

In June 2020, a consortium of nine partners coordinated by the University of Southern Denmark has launched the EU-funded Drones4Safety project with the aim of increasing safety and security in European civil transport. Drones4Safety proposes an innovative solution that replaces the direct human involvement in railway and bridge inspections with a cooperative, autonomous and continuously […]

Michael Crain Joins DroneView Technologies as Director of Geospatial Services

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, September 17, 2020 – DroneView Technologies announced today that Michael Crain, a Certified Photogrammetrist, has joined the company as Director of Geospatial Services, a newly created position.  Michael has spent the past 32 years in aerial mapping and geospatial  services. He started his professional career at the aerial mapping firm Western Air […]

Auterion and Sony Announce Partnership

Auterion prides itself on providing both enterprise and government with an ecosystem of software-defined drones, payloads, and third party applications within a single easy to use platform based on open-source standards.  Their software platform allows enterprise and operators to run drone fleets that are connected in real-time to the back office to streamline and automate […]

Using Drones to Create Incredible Content

The use of drones for video is becoming ever more common. There is so much we can now do with technology. Seeing it all is wonderful. These tips are useful for anybody who is wanting to use their own drone to film some video. We hope that they help you.  Know How to Fly You […]

How to Use Drones in Colleges

The use of drones in colleges is frequent these days. Many institutions use drones for creative videography, security and other educational purposes. Using drones is dangerous if a proper procedure isn’t followed. Some steps on how to operate a drone must be discussed in detail to ensure safe flying. What is a drone A drone […]

How Drones Can Boost Your Business in 2020

We live in a technologically changing world where innovations and upgrades happen with the passing time. Services and products that were once considered a fantasy and impossible to create are now in everyday use by consumers. There are various drone uses for business, which are uncovered in this article. What to know before you fly […]

Amazing Ways to Capture a Selfie Using a Drone

You’ve learned about taking your perfect sexy selfie and editing it with your smartphone. Now it’s time to take it to the next level. Drone photography has taken the world by storm and provided us with the most Instagram-worthy content on the market.  If you want to up your game, shop for a selfie drone, […]

Global Trends in the Mapping Industry during the Pandemic

By Philippe Simard, Ph.D. President, SimActive Inc. The pandemic has brough uncertainties to all businesses and the mapping industry has been no exception. Slowdowns were observed during the first few months of 2020 as lockdowns were gradually enforced in Asia, then Europe, and finally the Americas.  As expected, projects were delayed during that initial period […]

Vermeer Receives Two Small Business Innovation Research Phase II Awards from US Air Force

NEW YORK, NY – Vermeer, a NYC based company that builds an augmented reality and artificial intelligence enabled mission planning tool, announces the award of two Direct to Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts by the United States Air Force through the AFWERX innovation program. These Phase II contracts will allow Vermeer to […]

Networx3 Drones launches new 3D mapping service using groundbreaking tech

Networx3 Drones is soaring to new heights following a six-figure investment that will allow it to produce the most accurate 3D maps available in the UK. The Lancashire-based business operates a fleet of five cutting-edge drones nationwide working for clients such as the emergency services, water companies and energy suppliers. The new service is now […]

Easy Aerial Announces $6.15M in Series A Funding

Brooklyn, New York – August 25, 2020 – Easy Aerial, a leading provider of autonomous drone-based monitoring solutions for commercial, government, and military applications, announced today that it has successfully raised $6.15M in Series A funding. This funding round was led by the same private investment group that participated in the company’s initial seed rounds […]

AFWERX Announces Easy Aerial Among Top Selected Teams Across the Globe Vying to Build the Base of the Future

Brooklyn, New York – September 3, 2020 – AFWERX, the catalyst for fostering innovation within the U.S. Air Force, announced Easy Aerial as one of the top 92 participating teams selected from across the globe competing to build the Base of the Future Challenge. The AFWERX Challenge is centered around six topics – Base Security, Installation Resilience, Leveraging Technology for Operational Effectiveness, Reverse Engineering, […]

5 Reasons to use Drones in the Teaching Process

Drones have gained massive popularity among many technologies and flight enthusiasts. These devices have shown that they aren’t just useful for taking cute aerial photos. They have proved their value in areas like rescue missions, data gathering, and even things as simple as delivering groceries during these COVID times.  It is no surprise then that […]

BARD Materials Creates a Single Source of Aggregates Truth with Kespry’s Drone-Based Aerial Intelligence Platform

NEWS PROVIDED BY Kespry  Sep 03, 2020, 09:00 ET MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Kespry, the leading drone-based Aerial Intelligence solution provider, today announced BARD Materials is using the Kespry platform for inventory management and mine planning. BARD Materials is a leading ready mix concrete and aggregates company in the Illinois-Iowa-Wisconsin tri-state area. It has a […]

Here’s What Drone Deliveries Might Look Like in 2030

It’s already a busy time for delivery drones. They’ve been delivering medical supplies, food and all kinds of other products during the pandemic. Amazon is expected to launch its Prime Air fleet of drones soon, and companies continue to experiment with innovative new uses for these vehicles.   Current estimates say that there are about 20,000 […]

Aerial Photography | The Art of Drones

The drone is a new technological addition in many industries. Recently, more people use it for aerial photography both for personal and business use. Drones are more useful as more people have realised their numerous benefits. Pictures can say a thousand words. Creating a stunning image is powerful. So, taking pictures with drones can create […]

Will Your Restaurant Orders Soon Be Delivered by Drone?

Guest Post by Emily Folk Drones are quickly becoming one of the central goals for companies and small businesses across the world. Delivery by drones offers a fast, innovative way for consumers to get what they need. Specifically, drone food delivery is taking the world by storm, with restaurants and big companies like Uber looking […]

Adorama Business Solutions Helps Linn, Wisconsin Police Department Reduce Response Times Using Drone Technology

NEW YORK, New York — The Town of Linn, Wisconsin Police Department recently enlisted Adorama Business Solutions, the premier technology resource for corporate, educational, and government institutions, to help purchase and incorporate drone technology into its equipment arsenal as part of its mission to ensure public safety. A popular tourist destination, Linn’s population swells almost […]

6 Ways in Which Teachers Are Using Drones in the Classroom

Guest post by Kristin Savage Educational methods are constantly changing due to technological advances. You must know all about e-learning and possibly something about using AI (artificial intelligence) in learning. But did you know that drones are being used in education as well?  Teachers can help with growing students’ passion for technology through interactive learning […]

5 Tips On Vacationing With Drones

Guest Post by Kristin Herman With the growing popularity of drones comes the need to bring it along on one’s travels. Yes, what better way to document one’s adventures than capturing the best possible footage when travelling? What better way to please the photographer and travel writer than them documenting their adventures with a convenient […]

Atlas Dynamics Expands Capabilities to Propriety Payloads with the Formation of its New Optics Division and the Introduction of 4K Sensors

Bristol (August 11, 2020) – Atlas Dynamics, a global leader in autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS), announced it is launching its brand new 4K sensor; the company’s first payload to be fully designed in-house, from the sensor level, in the company’s new EU-based optics design facility.   Atlas Dynamics’ KALOS 4K Payload with 3-Axis Gimbal This […]

Drones for Marine Monitoring

Guest post by Emily Folk Marine monitoring is an essential task for scientists. The wildlife, plant life and environment are key areas of study, and with the right equipment, researchers can optimize their jobs and gain more insight. While traditional methods of monitoring — by plane, on foot and through satellite — are helpful, unmanned […]

The 6 Top Podcasts For Drone Enthusiasts

As the potential for drones grows year on year, so does the number of drone specific podcasts available. With more industries and niches discovering what drones can do for business, and more people learning to enjoy drones for recreational use, there are podcasts that cater to everyone too. Choosing which podcast suits your drone interests […]

Volansi Signs Teaming Agreement with N.C. Department of Transportation

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, August 4, 2020 – Volansi, Inc., the California-based cargo drone delivery service provider developing autonomous VTOL UAVs, today announces it has signed a teaming agreement with the N.C. Department of Transportation to begin commercial, middle-mile drone delivery projects in North Carolina.  Volansi and the N.C. Department of Transportation will work together with the […]

Unifly appoints new CEO to prepare for accelerated company growth

Antwerp, August 3rd 2020 – To lead Unifly in its next growth phase, Leon van de Pas has been appointed CEO of Unifly. He succeeds Marc Kegelaers in this role. Leon van de Pas: “When I first came across Unifly three years ago, for me that was the first time I truly realized the vast […]

Dedicated Drone and Aerial Platform Launch

Voidmedia.co has launched its drone and aerial dedicated platform. It provides drone and aerial content creators with the tools and platform to create their own brand by showcasing their footage in a single location that is optimised for their aerial needs. The platform is free to register and upload videos and is focused on helping talented […]

ANRA Technologies Wins UK UTM Project

WASHINGTON, DC, and London, UK – July 30, 2020 – ANRA Technologies, a leading provider of end-to-end drone operations and traffic management solutions, today announced that it’s SmartSkies CTR airspace management platform has been selected for the United Kingdom‘s Connected Places Catapult (CPC) Lot 1 Phase 3 project.  Commissioned by the UK Department for Transport (DfT), CPC’s mission is to […]

What Drones Can Do for Your Business During the Pandemic

Guest Post by Leon Collier Technology is advancing at a rapid rate and revolutionizing a wide range of industries and fields across the world. As nations do everything they can to manage the spread of the coronavirus disease, there comes an ever-growing demand of drone pilots who have trained and developed their skills from recognized […]

Avy receives EIC Accelerator and flies above Europe

EIC Accelerator’s ‘champions-league’ grant application was awarded to Amsterdam based company, Avy in July 2020. With the call of the European Commission for proposals that contribute to the fight against the corona crisis, Avy has a desire for change and future-proof innovation. Avy contributes to the increasing demand for care in the long and short […]

EVA and Unifly streamline the safe integration of drones from ground to sky

NEW YORK/ANTWERP, July 28, 2020 – EVA, the global leader for high throughput drone and robot infrastructure and Unifly, the global leader in Unmanned Traffic Management technology, are thrilled to announce that they are joining forces. Together, the two partners provide an end-to-end solution for the drone services market by combining EVA’s drone infrastructure (portable […]

New Plans and Terrain Planning for Everyone

Luzern, Switzerland – July 2020 The need to account for differences in elevation is among the most ubiquitous aspects of drone data acquisition. It is a key requirement in many industries from surveying through inspection of linear infrastructure to mapping of open pit mines. As the most basic 3D data geographic data used in drone […]

Top 4 Ways To Use Drones To Teach Science

Drones are begin increasingly used in STEM teaching. They offer the opportunity to help educate students on a broad range of topics, including coding, engineering, mathematics and science, whilst also becoming a more common technology in our everyday lives. Here are four ways in which you can use drones to teach children science.     1. The […]

Hybrid drones open new opportunities for farmers

Drone spraying has been widely used in Southeast Asian countries such as China and Japan with great results. Now the trend is spreading to the US and Europe as well.  Currently, we are seeing a significant increase in the number of drones used in these countries because of their higher efficiency. Drone sprayers are equipped […]

Lorenz Technology signs up Flock as its connected insurance partner

This week, Lorenz Technology, a world leader in automated and intelligent drone solutions, announces it has worked with Flock to create a fully flexible insurance policy for its fleet.  This will allow Lorenz Technology to align insurance costs with activity while gathering insights on how to further improve safety standards.  Currently operating across Denmark, UK, […]

SkyOp LLC Launches Enterprise Drone Consultancy Providing Comprehensive Guidance for Corporations Seeking to Deploy UAV Technology

Canandaigua, N.Y. – July 23, 2020 – SkyOp LLC, a leader in the training and deployment of drone technology, announced that it has launched a new consultancy division for enterprise-level corporations seeking to realize the advantages drone technology can deliver for large-scale businesses. Through its commercial UAV training division and its work implementing educational curricula in high schools […]

Kespry’s Drone-Based Aerial Intelligence Platform Helps The Shelly Company Increase Mine Planning and Inventory Management Accuracy

MENLO PARK, Calif., July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Kespry, the leading drone-based aerial intelligence solution provider, today announced The Shelly Company is using the Kespry drone-based aerial intelligence platform for inventory management and mine planning. The Shelly Company is a leading Ohio limestone, concrete and asphalt paving firm with more than 90 locations and 1,600 employees. It services 81 of 88 counties […]

FlytBase & Firnas Aero to Provide Turnkey Solutions for Aerial Security Patrols in Saudi Arabia

California, USA, July 20, 2020 – In light of current global events, utilizing drones for autonomous & repeatable aerial patrols to guard properties, assets and large facilities 24×7 has become a necessity. Companies are witnessing first-hand the business value of adopting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for aerial surveillance. Enterprise applications require a robust security solution […]

Flyby Technology supports newly qualified Skyborne graduate pilots

The top UK name in drone training has teamed up with the country’s leading commercial and airline pilot training academy to give wider opportunities to newly qualified pilots. Skyborne Airline Academy, based at Gloucestershire Airport, offers innovative, airline-focused training to meet the needs of the aviation industry, providing state-of-the-art technology and high-quality teaching for its trainees. Newly qualified pilots from Skyborne’s […]

How to Protect Your Drone From Theft

Whether you already own a UAV or you’re contemplating buying one of the top drones in 2020, take the concern about it being lost or stolen seriously. New technology is always fun and exciting to have and to use, but don’t forget that securing it against possible threats is one of the first things you […]

How Bubble-Blowing Drones Can Artificially Pollinate Plants

With the decline of the bee population over recent years, you can bet that it’s an overwhelming crisis that people tend to overlook on a daily basis. But the truth is, we need bees to pollinate our flowers and plants and help sustain our ecosystem. Without bees, plants will die out, which can affect all […]

FlytBase announces Technology Alliance with RAWview for Turnkey Aerial Security Solutions in the UK

The protection of property, equipment & other high-value assets against threats is a critical, 24/7 market need. The unprecedented pandemic has pushed the labour-intensive security services sector to look for automation solutions that can complement human resources, without any compromise in efficiency. Drone solutions for security have emerged as viable alternatives to traditional security technologies […]

How Drones Are Becoming Essential for Forestry

Guest post by Emily Folk Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, are a growing investment for both business and recreational purposes. They help different industries with maintenance, monitoring and data collection. The forestry sector is now seeing the benefits, as well. A forestry drone helps with aerial imagery, managing forest fires, tracking pests and planning. […]

Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Implements Drone Technology to Enhance Public and Officer Safety Capabilities

NEW YORK, New York — Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office enlisted Adorama Business Solutions, the premier technology resource for corporate, educational, and government institutions, to help purchase and incorporate drone technology into the department’s equipment arsenal as part of its mission to ensure public safety.  Baldwin County traditionally relied on officers on the ground, in addition […]

Kespry Appoints Krishnan Hariharan as Vice President of Engineering

MENLO PARK, Calif., July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ —Kespry, the leading drone-based Aerial Intelligence solution provider, today announced the appointment of Krishnan Hariharan as Vice-President of Engineering. Hariharan oversees Kespry’s Aerial Intelligence platform development and evolution, and is focused on the company’s continued rapid product development and innovation, and acceleration of revenue growth. Hariharan is a seasoned technology executive with […]

A Simple Guide to ND Filters: What You Need to Know to Shoot Better Drone Video

Guest post by Thomas Glare So you got yourself a brand new DJI drone? That’s awesome. The camera comes nicely stabilized, and the set-up is so simple that it’s quite easy to start recording amazing footage right away. But while it’s simple to take long-exposure shots at nighttime, it becomes more difficult during the daytime. […]

SimActive Software Used for Oil and Gas Seismic Exploration

Montreal, Canada, July 7th, 2020 – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, announces that its Correlator3D™ product is being used by Texas-based company Dawson Geophysical for oil and gas seismic exploration.  Orthomosaics and elevation models are generated from aerial imagery to aid in planning of seismic surveys. Dawson uses a medium format camera […]

Atlas Dynamics to pass Arctic weather condition testing; Selected as the Search and Rescue Unmanned Aerial System for Norwegian Arctic SAR unit NPAID

Gaithersburg, Md. (June 30, 2020) – Atlas Dynamics, a global leader in autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operating in the U.S., U.K. and EU, announced it has been chosen as a UAS provider for the Norwegian Peoples Aid (NPAID) Search and Rescue (SAR) Mid-Troms unit, due to its unique weather resistance capabilities, tested and proven […]

ANRA Technologies to Commence UTM Tests at Unprecedented Scale

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 26, 2020 – Switch in partnership with ANRA Technologies and the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS), have been announced as the recipient of a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contract by the FAA.  The FAA awarded $848,685 towards an overall contract of $1.79 million to demonstrate and validate UAS Traffic Management (UTM) technology in coordination with the […]

What the UAS Industry Can Learn from COVID–19

The world was flipped on its head this year when an unthinkable pandemic struck every corner of the globe. The unmanned industry, like nearly every sector, suffered from the economic and operational effects of the social distancing and a global shutdown. But like in many innovative industries, some UAS companies quickly adapted to the new […]

Top 6 Best Quadcopters with Camera

Guest post by Diana Frost Since the creation of the first multicopter almost a century has passed. During this time, the multi-card developed significantly and became known as unmanned aerial vehicles or drones. The number of screws used was fixed to four, six and eight, and four screw models, quadcopters, were recognized as the most […]

Kespry Announces Summer 2020 Aerial Intelligence Platform Release

MENLO PARK, Calif. – June 24, 2020 – Kespry, the leading drone-based Aerial Intelligence solution provider, today announced its Summer 2020 Aerial Intelligence platform updates. The enterprise-focused enhancements for mining, aggregates, construction, and insurance industries include new capabilities, tools, integrations, and third-party operator options that make the platform more powerful, flexible and easier to use and […]

FlytNow Releases Ardupilot & PX4 Support – Fleet Management Over 4G/5G

California, USA, June 24, 2020 – FlytBase, Inc. flagship product FlytNow is a cloud-based drone video streaming & fleet management solution, which provides a web-based portal to manage live drone operations remotely over 4G/LTE/5G. FlytNow provides live HD video feed, drone & camera gimbal control, and telemetry at ultra-low latency over the internet. To empower […]

Drone Fishing – Learning to Fly

Guest post by Tony Cornell So, you are a keen fisherman and would like to have a crack at Drone Fishing – but you have never flown a drone before. Well this article will assist you greatly and hopefully reduce the expensive mistakes many of us have made in the past. Drone fishing is unique […]

HYBRiX Drone to the Rescue

It was a great Saturday, the sun was shining and Mikel was happily driving his car while enjoying the breeze from the mountains. The perfect day to go for a picnic, he was thinking. But suddenly…BAAM! The tire explodes just in the middle of nowhere. Ok, let’s not lose it, keep calm and get the […]

AirMap Geo-awareness Technologies Power skyguide’s U-space Applications

Santa Monica, CA—AirMap, the leading digital airspace and automation company serving the drone economy, and skyguide, the Swiss ANSP, are providing UAS operators in Switzerland with official aeronautical information via skyguide’s new geo-awareness applications. These web and mobile applications provide UAS operators with information and guidance that promote safe UAS operations in a common unique […]

Autonomous Quay Inspections – Digitalizing workflows

Lorenz Technology customer Port of Esbjerg has agreed to let us feature how they made use of our drone management system and we hope you will be inspired by this feature story about the Lorenz Technology intelligent drone solution providing added value with relevant and systematic data collected with the use of drones. “At Lorenz […]

The Perfect VLogging Camera and Drone Gimbal

IDOLCAM is a vlogging camera that was born from a drone.  4 years ago while working on the development of a transforming drone, the idea of a compact gimbal camera came about and now Idolcam is entering into production.  Since IDOLCAM came from a drone, it kept many of the features that are useful for drones such […]

ANRA Technologies and Swiggy Launch Pioneering BVLOS Drone Delivery Operations in India

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 11, 2020 – ANRA Technologies, a leading provider of end-to-end drone operations and traffic management solutions, today announced that the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has granted exemptions to two consortia led by ANRA Technologies for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations in the country. ANRA Technologies, the only company to […]

Drone Technology Vastly Improves Performance for Romark Logistics

With ‘Continuous Improvement’ as one of its seven core values, Romark Logistics (Romark) has become a pioneer in the supply chain and logistics sector since 1954. As a top third-party logistics and cold-chain provider in North America, Romark services leading food, beverage, pharmaceutical, commodities, and retail customers around the world. However, it too faces disruption […]

The first virtual Round Table for INTERGEO 2020: Our time has come!

Berlin / Karlsruhe, Germany. The INTERGEO Round Table is the annual mid-year event for experts to discuss the latest industry trends. The participants of this get-together, which was hosted virtually for the first time, are convinced that our world needs intensified digitalisation and networking to enable us to better overcome challenges. But things don’t end with […]

SimActive Introduces Cloud Sharing and Reflectance Calibration with New Version 8.5

Montreal, Canada, June 9th, 2020 – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, announces the release of Correlator3D version 8.5. The new version allows users to share and visualize projects in the cloud. It also features new tools for the calibration and processing of multispectral imagery. Specifically, results can be exported to the cloud […]

Pix4D Launches Stand-alone Photogrammetry Cloud Processing Solutions

Lausanne, Switzerland, June 9th, 2020 Pix4D, the photogrammetry and drone-mapping industry leader, announces today the release of Pix4Dcloud and Pix4Dcloud Advanced: the new mapping platforms for online surveying workflows and construction site monitoring. These stand-alone cloud products run Pix4D’s photogrammetry algorithms for mapping and modeling reality from images. Pix4Dcloud Advanced extends the functionalities of Pix4Dcloud […]

How the New Kespry Haul Roads Tool Delivers Enhanced Accuracy, Compliance and Safety

Haul roads are complex elements mining and aggregates site managers need to carefully design and calibrate. A well-designed haul road means a more efficient worksite. It also means workers are kept safer. Meshing to federal and local safety regulations is a critical component of creating haul roads. Kespry’s new Haul Roads Tool makes designing haul […]

Are Drones the Key to Tracking and Reducing Invasive Species?

Guest post by Emily Folk Invasive species are a dramatic threat to ecosystems around the world. Over the years, as we’ve realized the kind of menace these plant and animal species present, we’ve explored various ways to protect native species and remove the invaders.  These have been met with various levels of success. New technology […]

DroneUp Releases Operation Last-Mile: Critical Drone Delivery – a Part 107 Report

Virginia Beach, Virginia, June 2, 2020 – DroneUp recently partnered with Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) in tests designed to determine how unmanned aerial systems can assist with critical delivery during times of crisis under the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Part 107 regulations. The test participants conducted exercises from April 6 through April 9, […]

How Drones Aid in Accident Investigations

Guest post by Indiana Lee Drones are now a familiar part of our skies, and we have begun to explore their potential to assist our emergency services personnel. Police are introducing them in law enforcement activities, and they are helping rescue teams mount an effective response following natural disasters. One area that unmanned aerial vehicles […]

NUNTH N400 gimbal. A new imaging experience: unpack, connect and fly.

Every day drone manufacturers and operators are faced with new obstacles. When getting a drone ready to fly not only do they find difficulties with software integrations, but also find themselves having to adapt many hardware elements, making it difficult to complete a functional system, and losing a lot of time due to unexpected complications. […]

Fly High – How to Upgrade Your Drone Using Javascript

There is plenty to love about drones. The ominous, free-floating toys have completely changed the world and our way of living. By simply hovering above us and venturing into areas that no human can, they’ve been able to keep us safe, made our cities smarter, increased farming productivity, and helped save our planet. This proliferation […]

Free FAA Drone Training Online

Madison, Wisconsin – In response to the worldwide quarantine, Pilot Training System is offering their popular online drone training program for free. According to PTS CEO Chris Johnson, “In an industry that is experiencing explosive growth for certified drone pilots, we want to provide a convenient and free path for aspiring droners to prepare for […]

FlytNow Launches Preferred Partner Program for Drone Solution Providers

California, USA, May 18, 2020 – FlytBase, Inc. today announces the launch of a Preferred Partner Program designed exclusively for drone system integrators, solution providers and drone hardware OEMs. With the mission of helping enterprises automate and scale their drone operations, FlytNow has successfully matured into a commercial-grade solution for managing remote, autonomous drone flights […]

10 Ways Drones Are Being Used for Waste Management

Guest post by Emily Folk Waste management is a crucial part of maintaining a clean and well-functioning society. As humans produce more waste, this can be a challenging task, but drones can help. As this technology becomes more prevalent, more companies and governments realize the potential of drones for waste management. Uncrewed aerial vehicles offer […]

Long-endurance drones prove their value against Coronavirus

With more than 3,000,000 people infected around the world, we have seen how in just a short period the Coronavirus has impacted our entire lives; affecting how we meet each other, how we work and how our children are being educated. This Pandemic is pushing health authorities to research and develop new ways to react […]

Auterion Launches Skynode to Accelerate the Development of Enterprise-Ready Products for Drone Manufacturers

Los Angeles, CA – May 5, 2020 – Auterion, the leading open-source-based software platform provider for enterprise and government drones, today announced the release of Skynode, a first-of-its-kind reference design of a fully integrated and connected family of drone avionics modules. Offering benefits for manufacturers, Skynode streamlines the process of bringing enterprise-ready drones to market or retrofit […]

FlytWare Launches Solution Partner Program for Drones in Warehouses

California, USA, 4 May 2020 – FlytBase, Inc. today launched the FlytWare Solution Partner program, designed for win-win partnerships in the supply chain industry, with a focus on inventory automation in large warehouses & DCs. By harnessing the power of fully autonomous drones, FlytWare Solution Partners can now create sustainable business value for their customers […]

How Amazon is Integrating Drones into Their Supply Chain

Guest Post by Indiana Lee Amazon has positioned itself at the forefront of innovative technology development and retail E-commerce. Considering the global scale at which they operate and their wide offering of goods and services, it stands to reason that Amazon’s supply chain must be extremely complex. This is why the company is taking steps […]

McMurry Ready Mix Boosts Inventory Management and Mine Mapping Effectiveness with Kespry’s Touchless, Drone-Based Aerial Intelligence Platform

MENLO PARK, Calif. – May 4, 2020 – Kespry, the leading drone-based aerial intelligence solution provider, today announced McMurry Ready Mix, one of Wyoming’s largest aggregates and ready mix producers and crushing operations, is using the Kespry platform for inventory management, mine mapping and auditing. McMurry Ready Mix has facilities across Wyoming, including one of the state’s biggest fleets […]

Centrik and Flock Sign Strategic Alliance to Deliver Data-Driven Reduced Risk Operations for the Drone Sector

Operational management system supplier Centrik and specialist drone and eVTOL insurance provider Flock have formed a strategic alliance to raise safety standards and reduce risk in commercial drone operations. The move means a commercial UAS operator who uses Centrik to manage its operations can now automatically align insurance costs with their actual exposure to risk. Flock’s connected […]

SimActive Involved in the Mapping of a UNESCO Archeological Site

Montreal, Canada, April 28th, 2020 – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, announces that his Correlator3D™ product is used to map the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halin in Myanmar.  The archaeological project involved the deployment of drones to gather data necessary to prepare orthophoto maps and digital elevation models. The goal is […]

DroneUp, UPS, Virginia Center for Innovative Technology (CIT), and Workhorse Group Test Unmanned Systems for Coronavirus Response

LAWRENCEVILLE, Virginia, April 21, 2020 – DroneUp recently partnered with UPS (NYSE: UPS) and subsidiary UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF) with Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technology (CIT), and Workhorse Group in tests designed to determine how unmanned aerial systems can assist medical professionals in their fight to stop the spread of the Coronavirus. As healthcare practitioners nationwide and around the world race to contain the virus […]

Businesses That Can Benefit From Using Drones

Guest Post by Mattea Jacobs There was a time that drones were only seen as flying cameras used for fun, but those times have changed as drone technology improved, and possibilities got recognized. Today the use of drones in specific business sectors is seen as a fast and relatively cheap option in areas where humans […]

The use of drones during COVID-19 crisis will be very present at UNVEX 2020

Madrid, April 20th. – UNVEX 2020 is redesigning its conference program to include the experience acquired with the use of drone during the coronavirus crisis. During these months, unmanned or autonomous systems are being used for several activities that will be exposed and analyzed from 6th to 8th of October in Santiago de Compostela. The […]

Atlas Named Silver Winner of the 2020 Edison Awards

Gaithersburg, Md. (April 16, 2020) – Atlas, a global leader in autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS), announced that it has been named a Silver Edison Award winner in the category of Aerospace and Innovation, subcategory: Communications, Sensors and Logistics for its AtlasMESH Multi-UAS Technology.  AtlasMESH eliminates is defying and redefining the “endurance paradigm”, enabling 24/7 […]

Photogrammetry Software for any Application: Interview with SimActive President Philippe Simard

Drone imaging and mapmaking is a powerful tool with applications in a wide range of industries, whether it’s construction, surveying, agriculture, law enforcement and first response, utilities – the list can go on and on. Leading the way in technology and software capabilities is SimActive Inc, providing a cutting-edge software program to create orthomosaic maps […]

Will Pandemic Drones Help With the Detection of COVID-19 Cases?

Guest Post by Emily Folk The global outbreak of the new coronavirus has forced people everywhere to adjust their lifestyles, companies to revisit their business models and innovators to find new medical and technological methods for containing the virus. Drones are already a world-changing technology, but they may have another role to play as we […]

Drones and the Coronavirus: From Crisis to Opportunity

 By Millie Radovic via Droneii. Originally published: Apr. 2020 As the entire world scrambles to react to the global health crisis caused by the spread of the new coronavirus and the COVID-19 illness, conversations about automation and the role of robotics in society have never been more relevant. With the number of those infected by the […]

SimActive Used to Determine Solar Potential from Satellite Imagery

Montreal, Canada, April 7th, 2020 – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, announces that his Correlator3D™ product is used by Dutch company NEO B.V. to assess solar potential in multiple cities.  Digital surface models (DSMs) are generated from WorldView and GeoEye satellite stereo images and serve to calculate solar panel capacity. DSMs covering […]

Rakuten Mobile Using AirMap’s TowerSight Solution to Inspect Base Station Sites with Drones as it Rolls Out New Network

April 6, 2020, Santa Monica, CA—AirMap, the leading digital airspace and automation company serving the drone economy, today announced that it is providing its TowerSight solution to Rakuten Mobile, Inc., a division of the Japanese internet services company Rakuten. Rakuten Mobile is using TowerSight to conduct drone inspections of its base station sites as it […]

DroneUp Acquires AeroVista Innovations

Virginia Beach, VA (April 2, 2020) — DroneUp, LLC, an end-to-end drone pilot service provider for aerial data collection, is pleased to announce that it has acquired AeroVista Innovations, LLC (AVI) to provide full-service drone training to private and public sector organizations. DroneUp has acquired AVI’s assets, employees, and customer contracts, and will transition merged […]

Pix4D Announces a New Generation of Tools for Photogrammetry, Drone Mapping and Analytics

Lausanne, Switzerland, March 31st, 2020 Photogrammetry leader Pix4D is announcing today the commercial release of next-generation software addressing the modern-day professional challenges. Developed in close collaboration with customers and partners, Pix4Dsurvey, Pix4Dmatic, Pix4Dinspect, and Pix4Dscan will contribute to revolutionizing the way professional customers operate and deliver their services. Breaking ground with Pix4Dsurvey & Pix4Dmatic Digital […]

VOXL Flight First Open-Development Platform to Fuse Flight Controller and Companion Computer on Single Board

SAN DIEGO, March 31, 2020 – ModalAI released VOXL Flight today, the first open-development platform for autonomous drone navigation that fuses a companion computer with a PX4 flight controller on one printed circuit board (PCB). VOXL Flight reduces cabling, cost, size and weight compared to using two independent boards, creating a plug-and-play solution drone manufacturers and […]

FlytBase and DroneLogBook Partner to Simplify Live, Remote Drone Operations

California, USA, 31 March 2020 – FlytBase, Inc. and DroneLogBook are excited to partner together to help drone operators, service providers and system integrators automate and scale their UAV operations. The growth of the global commercial drone industry, led by US-based enterprises, federal agencies and tech startups, is expected to accelerate as hardware gets commoditized, […]

Drones Used in Emergency Situations

Guest post by Indiana Lee Drones have become a familiar aspect of our contemporary world. Whether they’re capturing video of sweeping, exotic vistas, or a tool of military campaigns, we largely accept them as a frequent feature of our skies. We’re also becoming more creative about the ways in which this technology can be utilized […]

Sky Power welcomes new US Sales Manager

In order to expand and strengthen their position on the US market Sky Power welcomes Trent Aguon as a Sales Manager. Serving the UAS Industry for over 14 years and working with Scan Eagle UAS, Trent has great technical experience in this field. Trent is a specialist in UAS Ground Control Systems. He was deployed […]

Telstra partners with TEOCO to futureproof its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) strategy

FAIRFAX, VA., USA – 25 March 2020 – TEOCO, the leading provider of analytics, assurance and optimization solutions to over 300 communication service providers (CSPs) and OEMs worldwide, has today announced that it has been selected by Telstra to assist with the development of its UAV strategy. Telstra will use TEOCO’s AirborneRF solution to assess the […]

Remote, Autonomous Drones A Tool in the Global Battle Against COVID-19

California, USA, March 23, 2020 — Public safety & health workers – the brave souls on the frontlines of the worldwide fight against the coronavirus outbreak – deserve to be armed with each and every weapon available to us. It has become apparent that social distancing and isolation are only a start – technology-led solutions […]

Aerial Scans Of Bulk Storage In A Million Square Foot Appliance Distribution Center

California, USA, March 09, 2020 — When it comes to deploying fully autonomous drones to scan inventory in warehouses, there have been several deployments in rack areas to help scan pallet barcodes and locations. However, drones are now being deployed to automatically scan bulk storage – which often takes up a much larger share of […]

Sky Power Introduces the Smallest 2-stroke Boxer Engine SP-56 in their Portfolio

The German manufacturer of internal combustion engines for UAS applications is further expanding its portfolio of two-cylinder engine systems. The new SP-56 series family is Sky Power’s smallest two-cylinder engine, built on the same modular concept as all other systems from the UAV propulsion specialist. The SP-56 series is the missing connection between the small […]

How Drones Are Saving Our Beaches

Guest post by Emily Folk The tech industry has been making strides for decades. In the last few years alone, drones have emerged as an attention-grabbing innovation. Now, these devices are helping experts protect our beaches and the ecosystems and wildlife that come with them.  A drone is a versatile tool. Professional-grade ones can fly […]

How to Start a Drone Photography Business in 2020 for Beginners

Guest post by Mike Bromley Anyone with even the most basic drone can take to the skies and shoot pictures. But if you want to become a professional drone photographer with a booked-up schedule, then you’ll need to be more than just a keen drone owner. Let’s take a look at what you’ll need to […]

SimActive Speeds Up Stockpile Measurement with Drones

Montreal, Canada, March 3rd, 2020 – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, announces an enhanced workflow in Correlator3D™ to accelerate stockpile measurement.  The new capability allows to automatically assess multiple volumes within the same project and output comprehensive reports. If the same area is regularly flown, the new workflow also allows to easily […]

Using Drones in Commercial Real Estate Marketing

Guest Post by Indiana Lee Drones have become a familiar aspect of our everyday lives. Where once the ability to pilot a flying camera rig might have been considered impractical and expensive, our digital age has developed to the point at which these are accessible to most private citizens. This is not only exciting from […]

Autonomous Drones at Modex 2020 for Inventory Scans

California, USA, February 28, 2020 — The FlytWare aerial inventory solution featuring fully autonomous drones will be showcased, live, at MODEX 2020. Visitors can stop by Booth # 1409 to learn first-hand how 3PL and air cargo facilities have started deploying inventory drones in their DCs and warehouses, powered by intelligent automation software from FlytBase, […]

A Hybrid Multirotor Breaks the Barrier in Flight Time

How cool would it be to be able to fly your drone during an entire day instead of losing most of the time charging batteries or replacing them, like nowadays? This dream is now more reachable thanks to hybrid drones. Six years ago, Quaternium startup, made a revolutionary breakthrough developing the first hybrid fuel-electric drone […]

NAV CANADA signs strategic agreement with Unifly

February 26, 2020, OTTAWA/ANTWERP – NAV CANADA has entered into an agreement with Unifly, a strategic technology partner, in the deployment of a national system that provides digital services for safely operating and managing drones in Canadian airspace. The system has an intuitive user interface and will enable Canadian drone pilots to access web and mobile […]

UK Drone Rules & Regulations 2020

It is very important to stay up to speed when it comes to the latest drone rules and regulations. Not only are certain rules in place to protect a drone user and the people and places around them whilst actively using a drone, but they are also there to help prevent people from causing any […]

Top Drones with Longest Flight Time for 2020

Guest post by John William Most first-time drone buyers are skeptical about which drones they should invest in. An excellent way to make the best buying decision is to apply a comparative score to flight time and cost. We realize that the one thing that every drone pilot can agree on is a long flight […]

Announcement of New Dates for GEO Connect in Asia

Singapore, 14 February 2020 – Following the cancellation of Geo Connect Asia 2020, in view of health and travel safety concerns connected to the still-evolving Covid-19 situation, organisers Montgomery Asia have announced that Southeast Asia’s inaugural geospatial event will return on 24th & 25th March in 2021. Taking place at Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre in Singapore, the […]

Drones Being Used to Tackle Plastic Pollution

Guest post by Emily Folk Plastic pollution, especially in our planet’s oceans, is one of the biggest problems we’re facing today. Conservationists have found plastic in the stomachs of 60% of seabird species, and 100% of sea turtles examined. These native animals mistake drifting plastics for a meal and fill their bellies. Afterwards, they starve […]

5G and Drones Part 1: What is 5G?

By Lukas Schroth of DRONEII. Originally published: January 2020 The global market for commercial drones has grown significantly over the last decade and is expected to grow from $17.8 USD in 2019 to $46.4 USD in 2025. According to our calculations, the number of functional drones will grow from 12.2 million last year to over 18.1 million […]

Terra Drone’s group company helps fighting Corona virus with drones

Zhejiang – February 7, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. on February 6, an medical delivery drone flying from the people’s Hospital of Xinchang County to the disease control center of Xinchang County successfully completed the whole process of air transportation, marking the launch of the first “urban air transportation channel” to help to fight the corona virus  (2019-nCoV) which […]

Sky Power introduces new Heavy Fuel (HF) engine

The new heavy fuel engine SP-210 HF FI TS was developed based on the existing gasoline engine SP-210 FI TS. Sky Power’s first HF engine is marking the beginning of the subsequent development of HF engines which are based on completely new HF technology.  The new HF engine from Sky Power runs on a kerosene-oil […]

senseFly Enters 2020 With Landmark Show of Support From Parrot

CHESEAUX-SUR-LAUSANNE, Switzerland, 06, February 2020 – senseFly, through its parent organization Parrot (PARRO : FP), has recapitalized its balance sheet and funding, guaranteeing a healthy operational outlook as it continues its growth path as the global leader in fixed-wing drones. The financial backing comes at a particularly meaningful time for senseFly – an Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) […]

Flock partners with African Drone Forum 2020 to enable the drone operations of tomorrow

Today Flock announces it is the exclusive risk partner of African Drone Forum 2020 which launches this week. The UK insurtech will be using its world-leading understanding of air mobility risk to provide a custom insurance policy for the flight competitions during the event.  All flights during African Drone Forum 2020, including a range of […]

How Drones Are Transforming Big Data Analytics

Guest Post by Indiana Lee As more and more drones take to the skies to survey land, map neighborhoods, assess crops and monitor traffic, they are generating enormous amounts of data. The market for unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, is expected to grow from $17.2 billion in 2017 to $48.9 billion by […]

FlytNow Offers Ultra Low Latency for Drone Video Streams and Remote Fleet Management over 4G/5G

California, USA, February 4, 2020 — Commercial drones are making rapid inroads into almost every industrial sector – such ‘eyes in the sky’ are turning out to be invaluable for inspecting critical infrastructure, high-value assets, public events, large farms, and even underground mines. The combination of commoditized hardware, intelligent automation software and proactive regulation is […]

Terra Drone Europe and British-Dutch Transnational Consumer Goods Giant Unilever Collaborate to Deliver Ice Cream in New York

New York – February 4, 2020 – Terra Drone Europe, a group company of Japan-headquartered Terra Drone Corporation, and the British-Dutch transnational consumer goods giant Unilever have joined forces to explore drone-delivery of ice creams in New York. In a program undertaken at Unilever’s recent annual investor event, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cups were delivered to a pre-decided destination by drone. […]

Industry Support for South East Asia’s Inaugural Geospatial Show & Conference Builds Momentum

Singapore, 4 February 2020 – An expanding list of industry leaders will be joining South East Asia’s first-ever geospatial services and location intelligence event taking place on 18 and 19 March at Suntec Singapore. Gracing Geo Connect Asia 2020 will be Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, the Singapore government’s Minister-in-Charge of The Smart Nation Initiative, who will open the […]

Drone Racing League Launches 2020 DRL SIM Tryouts

Gamers and drone racing fans around the planet are getting ready to fly pro. The Drone Racing League (DRL), the global, professional drone racing circuit, opened registration today for the 2020 DRL SIM Tryouts, the world’s only player-to-pilot esports tournament. FPV (First Person View) pilot hopefuls across the world can download the DRL Simulator, a true-to-life drone […]

What Drone Technology Can Contribute To The Warehousing Industry

Guest Post by Angelo Castelda Warehouses’ testing of drones to carry sensors and go around their facility to assist their inventory is nearing a decade. These tests are done to assess what drone technology can contribute to the warehousing industry. It is a technological innovation that has been long targeted for supply chain use.  These […]

Exhilarating Drone Simulation Game Takes off on Consoles This Year

Dusseldorf, Germany, January 31, 2020 – LuGus Studios and astragon Entertainment have announced that Liftoff: Drone Racing, a brand new, fast-paced, action-packed drone racing simulation game, will launch on Playstation®4 and Xbox One later this year. First details, screenshots and a trailer have been shared alongside today’s announcement. Media representatives and visitors of PAX East in Boston […]

Sky Power receives ISO 9001:2015 recertification

Highest quality, excellent customer care and an efficient, sustainable, lean manufacturing process are the focus of the UAS engine manufacturer Sky Power GmbH from Germany. This has now been confirmed with the successful ISO recertification. “The recognition is important for us as an international company” explains managing director Karsten Schudt of Sky Power GmbH. ISO […]

Virtual Asset Inspection – Transforming Asset Management Using Drones

It was quite recently that American Petroleum Institute (API) Midstream Director Robin Rorick thanked the Senate and the House for adopting the UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) provision adopted through the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 Title II, Subtitle A—Unmanned Aircraft Systems Reform. The API representative acknowledged that inspection drones make available to operators […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) for drones and mobile robots

Lorenz Technology ends January 2020 with a product launch of the new and updated Lorenz AI-Link® which enables new possibilities and purposes for drones and mobile robots with onboard artificial intelligence and edge computing. This is the 3rd generation of the Lorenz AI-Link® which is a supercomputer mounted as an intelligent brain on drones and […]

4 Best Drones Under $100 For Beginners in 2020

Guest Post by Zubair Drones are the new tech-buzz that everyone wants to experience and get their hand on. The feeling of capturing stunning footage in 4K covering vast areas with a hovering high-tech toy running considerably longer on a single charge and piloted through a controller is addictive. And contrary to the popular belief […]

DroneUp Launches Airspace Planner with Native LAANC Integration

Virginia Beach, VA (January 28, 2020) — DroneUp, LLC, an end-to-end drone pilot service provider for aerial data collection, is pleased to announce that it has been named an Unmanned Aircraft System Service Supplier (USS) to provide the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) initiative for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). DroneUp’s LAANC capability […]

Drone Business Owner Joins 2020 NSBA Board Leadership

Wilmington, Delaware. Theophilus R. Nix, Jr., Esq., of Drone Workforce Solutions, LLC (DWS), and DWS Drone School, in Wilmington, Delaware, was recently elected to serve on the Board of Trustees for the National Small Business Association (NSBA). He was previously elected to its Leadership Council in 2019. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization […]

Japan Airlines and Yabu City Sign Agreement to Perform UAV Trial Flight in Spring 2020

TOKYO, January 27, 2020 – Japan Airlines (JAL) and Yabu City today entered into an agreement to verify the feasibility of utilizing UAV technology to transport emergency goods to unpopulated areas in Japan with the cooperation of Terra Drone Corporation (Terra Drone). Since the summer of 2019, JAL and Terra Drone have been in discussions to […]

Anti-Drone Solutions: Possibilities and Challenges

Article and report by Droneii With airport incidents and rogue drone reports piling up across the globe, the demand for anti-drone solutions has never been higher. Beyond witnessing the counter-drone market grow and forecasting how it will do in the future, it is crucial to understand the market landscape i.e. to get a grasp of what […]

Simlat UAS simulation delivered to the FAA UAS Simulation Lab

Simlat has delivered its small UAS/drone simulation solution to the UAS simulation lab at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) NextGen Integration & Evaluation Capability (NIEC).  The Simlat INTER simulator complies with the MAVLink protocol and can be easily integrated to UAS control software that supports MAVLink like UgCS, MissionPlanner, […]

FlytBase and Mayan Robotics Partner to Deliver Enterprise Drone Automation

California, USA, 16 January 2020 – FlytBase, Inc. and Mayan Robotics, LLC have announced a partnership to support enterprises on the development of fully autonomous, cost-effective drone automation solutions that leverage open source technologies. As their drone operations move from manual to fully autonomous, businesses are looking for reliable, cost-effective, scalable hardware and software components […]

HYBRiX Offers Advantages for Farm Production

The use of drones for precision agriculture is gaining momentum because of their capability to deliver the most updated information fast and efficiently. UAVs are transforming how agriculture is done. By implementing drone technology, farms and agriculture businesses can improve crop profit, save time, and make land management decisions that’ll improve long-term success. A few […]

SimActive further Accelerates Processing with New Version 8.4

Montreal, Canada, January 14th, 2020 – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, announces the release of Correlator3D™ version 8.4 with significant accelerations.  The new version leads to speeds that are multiple times faster compared to previous releases. Correlator3D™ 8.4 allows a dynamic allocation of hardware resources, reducing potential bottlenecks from PC components. For […]

Global Drone Outlook 2020: What’s on the Agenda

By Millie Radovic at DRONEII As the new year and the new decade kick off, new trends, challenges and opportunities for the commercial drone industry lay ahead. To kick off drone industry discussions in 2020, here are some of the key trends to look out for this year. Counter-Drone Technology Following a series of highly […]

Drone Usage Increasing for Facilities Management

Guest Post by Emily Folk Big improvements in drone tech over the past few years have made them cheaper, faster and more reliable than ever before. As a result, businesses are beginning to investigate how drones — which were previously limited to just being consumer tech — can be used in commercial settings. Already, several […]

Unveiled at CES2020, CHASING M2 Targets Light-Duty Business Market

Las Vegas, USA – At CES2020, the International Consumer Electronics Show underway in Las Vegas, USA, Shenzhen-based underwater drone company CHASING presented its latest model, the CHASING M2. CHASING’s brand-new M2 is the world’s first professional observation underwater ROV with 8 vectored thrusters, and is designed for light-duty professional and enterprise use. “The launch of […]

South Dakota Signs Participating Addendum with DroneUp Providing Public Sector Agencies Access to Drone Services

Virginia Beach, VA (January 7, 2020) — DroneUp, LLC and the State of South Dakota have signed a Participating Addendum for the NASPO ValuePoint contract for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle services established as the Contract Number 17379. This begins the offering for the purchase of complete drone solutions to all state agencies, commissions, political subdivisions, institutions, […]

Red Cat to Acquire Rotor Riot

SANTURCE, Puerto Rico, Jan. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (OTC: RCAT), a leading provider of distributed data storage, analytics and services for the drone industry, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Rotor Riot in a stock and cash transaction. The companies expect the deal to close in mid-January. “We believe this […]

10 Amazing Things Your Drone Can Do For You

Guest Post by Shane Haumpton Technology has been evolving at an accelerated rate. This has birthed a long list of inventions and advancements, and among them are commercial drones. After drones were made available to the masses, people have found multiple uses for the buzzing sky-racer.  From aerial photography and videography to drone racing and […]