French drone startup Azur Drones is making recycled nuclear fuel sites safer by deploying its Skeyetech autonomous surveillance UAV solution to protect a huge site in The Hague. Mostly used in the port, energy, defense and oil-and-gas sectors, Azur drones will coordinate with on-ground security teams for Orano to maintain 24-7 surveillance over the highly sensitive … [Read more...] about Azur Drones Help Make Nuclear Fuel Sites Safer
Drone Industry Is Optimistic About Buttigieg’s DOT Confirmation
Note: We invite drone advocacy groups and drone companies to share your response to the confirmation of DOT Sec. Pete Buttigieg. The U.S. Senate today confirmed the Biden Administration’s nomination of former presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation. Although the confirmation took place just a few minutes ago (as of this posting), drone industry … [Read more...] about Drone Industry Is Optimistic About Buttigieg’s DOT Confirmation
DJI Soars into 2021 with New Enterprise Model
Coming off a year marred by conflict with the U.S. government, Chinese drone giant DJI is hoping to soar into bluer skies in 2021 with the release of the Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced (M2EA). Building on the solid reputation of the popular Mavic series, M2EA is geared toward enterprise markets such as agriculture, mining, construction, inspection and surveying. A DJI news … [Read more...] about DJI Soars into 2021 with New Enterprise Model
Autonomous Drone Startup Percepto Soars in North American Market with new HQ
Autonomous drone developer Percepto is soaring into a major American expansion after the Israel company last week announced the Q2 opening of its “U.S. Center of Excellence” headquarters in Texas and the launch of the startup’s Autonomous Inspection and Monitoring (AIM) platform to the North American market. To help lead the effort, Percepto recruited Robert Mayfield as VP … [Read more...] about Autonomous Drone Startup Percepto Soars in North American Market with new HQ
UK Airport Consortium Develops Drone Delivery Network in Scotland
One of the UK’s largest airport agencies is leading the development of Scotland’s first drone delivery network to transport medicine, blood and organs. AGS Airports, which owns and manages Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, is leading a consortium of 14 groups including the University of Strathclyde and air traffic control provider NATS. Dubbed CAELUS (Care & … [Read more...] about UK Airport Consortium Develops Drone Delivery Network in Scotland