Philly by Air, a Pennsylvania-based provider drone photography, cinematic-grade aerial photography and video services, recently completed a comprehensive drone survey of 1,050 drone owners. The results show that, while a gender gap exists among drone users, the same gap tightens when it comes to actual drone ownership. “We wanted to find out to what extent drone use and … [Read more...] about Philly By Air Drone Survey Unveils Gender Gap
AeroVironment Financials Flying High in the Drone World
While many companies are plummeting amid the pandemic crisis, drone systems provider AeroVironment is soaring higher. The California-based company recently released financials for both the full year and fourth quarter ending April. Results Record fourth quarter and full year revenue of $135.2 million and $367.3 million -- an increase of 54 percent and 17 percent … [Read more...] about AeroVironment Financials Flying High in the Drone World
Russia Launches Drone Testing, UTM Project
In an effort to jump-start a drone economy, Russia is investing millions to boost UAS infrastructure. International Aero Navigation Systems received $7.15 million from Russia’s National Technological Initiative Fund to “accommodate UAS flight design and certification testing [at a] UAS Test Site.” Russia’s Civil Aviation Authority granted IANS permission to conduct drone … [Read more...] about Russia Launches Drone Testing, UTM Project
HoverGames Promotes Drone Solutions to COVID Problems
NXP Semiconductors is charging up the drone world this year, launching the second-annual HoverGames Challenge 2: Help Drones Help Others. The challenge-based, interactive coding competition encourages developers to create drone solutions for frontline support during pandemics such as COVID-19. HoverGames Challenge participants will use NXP’s automotive, industrial and … [Read more...] about HoverGames Promotes Drone Solutions to COVID Problems
Counter-drone Firm Citadel Releases AI-powered Defense
Counter-drone provider Citadel Defense has released an AI-powered software company officials say will autonomously protect against threats to 98 percent of commercial off-the-shelf drones. When paired with the San Diego-based company’s Titan system, the counter-drone solution can protect a large military base or airfield via a single interface for around-the-clock … [Read more...] about Counter-drone Firm Citadel Releases AI-powered Defense
