Talk to any science fiction fan about drones and they'll tell you that our favorite flying robots aren't just useful tools in agriculture and construction. They are the inevitable agents of dystopian governments. Traditionally, drones are symbols of intimidation and oppression, spying from above and keeping the people under close watch. But strangely enough, some recent … [Read more...] about How Did Drones Become a Protest Tool?
DroneBase & Hangar Partner on Architecture, Engineering & Construction Solution
This week global airspace intelligence specialist AirMap acquired Hangar, a platform for managing drone workflows. It's one of several recent deals that integrates solutions for enterprise operations. You can read more about AirMap's steps in remote ID, BVLOS flight and UTM in our features here: If Big Integrators are the New Drone Industry Influencers; AirMap is Moving … [Read more...] about DroneBase & Hangar Partner on Architecture, Engineering & Construction Solution
Volarious’ V-Line is a Tether for Your DJI Mavic 2
Singapore startup Volarious has launched the V-Line, a tether system designed to keep DJI's Mavic 2 drones in the air indefinitely. The company is a subsidiary of Avetics, a DJI Enterprise reseller covering Singapore and Malaysia. Speaking to DroneLife editor-in-chief Miriam McNabb, Avetics CTO and co-founder Joshua Chao explained that the V-Line is the latest in a … [Read more...] about Volarious’ V-Line is a Tether for Your DJI Mavic 2
UAV Turbines Unveils Microturbine Propulsion System for Drones
UAV Turbines has announced the inaugural flight of its Monarch 5 engine, a miniature version of the type of propulsion system usually found in much larger aircraft. The company unveiled what it claims is a "first-of-its-kind microturbine propulsion system" at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, NY. The aim of the new turboprop technology is to provide mid-sized … [Read more...] about UAV Turbines Unveils Microturbine Propulsion System for Drones
Nailed It: Autonomous Roofing Drone Takes Off
A matter of weeks ago, the FAA issued a reminder to pilots that weaponizing drones is a bad idea and definitely against the law. The statement seemed to be in response to an enterprising company in Ohio deciding that a flying flamethrower drone was both fun and practical. In news that isn't totally unrelated, University of Michigan engineers have published a paper and … [Read more...] about Nailed It: Autonomous Roofing Drone Takes Off
