North Carolina-based drone company PrecisionHawk is powering up a new partnership with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) to teach electric co-ops the ABCs of UAVs. The new course and skills assessment are designed to enhance pilots’ knowledge and confidence to inspect electricity transmission and distribution assets more safely and efficiently. The … [Read more...] about PrecisionHawk Launches Drone Skills Program for Rural Electric Co-ops
Wired Reports Mayhem for Amazon Drone Delivery Unit in the UK
Even as Jeff Bezos touches ground after his recent space flight, Amazon’s drone delivery efforts on the British Isles could be heading for its own splashdown. Wired is reporting Amazon Prime Air, the retail giant’s drone delivery arm, is laying off more than 100 employees in the UK and reshuffling dozens of job roles. “Insiders claim the future of the UK operation, which … [Read more...] about Wired Reports Mayhem for Amazon Drone Delivery Unit in the UK
Auterion Partners with Workswell to Optimize Drone Thermal Cameras
Drone software provider Auterion is teaming up with European thermal-imaging company Workswell to produce precision, bispectral UAV cameras. The aerial marriage will make it easier for drone manufacturers to use Auterion’s open-standards software platform to integrate with Workswell’s WIRIS Pro and WIRIS Security thermal imaging cameras. The companies expect the announced … [Read more...] about Auterion Partners with Workswell to Optimize Drone Thermal Cameras
Wingcopter’s New Partnership to Launch Nationwide Medical Drone Delivery Network
A partnership between German drone manufacturer Wingcopter and air medical service provider Air Methods may soon launch the first drone based, healthcare-specific delivery network across the United States. Dubbed Spright, the network would battle the lack of immediate or timely access to healthcare resources such as blood, medicines, diagnostics and small medical devices. … [Read more...] about Wingcopter’s New Partnership to Launch Nationwide Medical Drone Delivery Network
Drone Soccer Tourney Kicks Off in Colorado This Weekend
A high school organization in Colorado is on the cutting edge of the newest sporting venue – drone soccer. That’s right. Drone. Soccer. With so many aerospace and defense companies, it’s no surprise that Colorado Springs is flying high with the latest cousin of Harry Potter’s high-flying Quidditch. On July 31, the first-ever drone soccer tournament will kick off at the … [Read more...] about Drone Soccer Tourney Kicks Off in Colorado This Weekend
