Drone giant DJI is partnering with energy multinational Shell Oil to deploy a drone project at Shell’s Deer Park Manufacturing Complex. As a “Solution Development Partner,” Shell and DJI will develop and test advanced drone solutions, like the DJI Matrice 300 RTK, at the 1,500-acre complex in Texas. According to a DJI statement, the program will “allow workers to automate … [Read more...] about AirWorks: DJI Launches Inspection Drone Project with Shell Oil
TEKEVER Expands Drone Surveillance Missions
Portuguese drone company TEKEVER Autonomous Systems recently surpassed 2,000 flight hours in support of maritime surveillance missions in Europe. Deploying its AR3 and AR5 drone systems, the company worked several projects for agencies in Italy, Spain and Portugal. Offering more than 16 hours of flight time, the AR line is designed for maritime surveillance, pollution … [Read more...] about TEKEVER Expands Drone Surveillance Missions
Unifly Unites UTM Platform with the EVA Drone Station
One of Europe’s big names in unmanned traffic management (UTM) is joining forces with a global leader in the drone station arena. Belgium-based Unifly last week announced a partnership with EVA, a drone-station and robotics developer. Unifly will marry its UTM tech with EVA’s portable, vertical drone stations. According to a Unifly press release, the duo hopes to streamline … [Read more...] about Unifly Unites UTM Platform with the EVA Drone Station
Skydio Markets X2E Enterprise Drone to Governments
Flying high on news of an unprecedented $100 million investment, California-based drone startup Skydio this week released details about its latest offering, the Skydio X2E. Designed for enterprises, first responders and civilian agencies, the X2E is being touted as an “ideal situation” for situational awareness and inspection of infrastructure such as buildings, bridges, … [Read more...] about Skydio Markets X2E Enterprise Drone to Governments
KnackForge Partners with FIRST iZ for 911 Autonomous Drone Platform
Texas-based tech firm KnackForge this week announced a partnership with drone company FIRST iZ to release a patent-pending UAS system. The system will deploy drones autonomously by 911 operators by leveraging KnackForge’s control systems hardware as well as software for the FIRST Port ecosystem. KnackForge will oversee the safe and successful launch of a FIRST iZ drone … [Read more...] about KnackForge Partners with FIRST iZ for 911 Autonomous Drone Platform
