Swiss drone manufacturer Flyability has made a name for itself with its rugged Elios drone, which flies in an insect-inspired frame and effectively bounces off obstacles. This kind of capability has obvious applications in public safety and industries such as construction and mining, where the working environment isn't always friendly. This week Flyability have revealed that … [Read more...] about Flyability’s Elios Drone Passes Nuclear Radiation Tests
DJI Masters Series Kicks Off With Yann Arthus-Bertrand
Drone manufacturer DJI has appointed French aerial photographer and film director Yann Arthus-Bertrand one of three DJI 'Masters'. The French artist, whose work includes 'The Earth From Above' - a United Nations-supported collection of photo essays that has sold more than 4 million copies - has been using DJI equipment while shooting his latest film, “Woman.” With … [Read more...] about DJI Masters Series Kicks Off With Yann Arthus-Bertrand
DJI, EENA & Black Channel Release SAR Drone Study Findings
Drones are increasingly being adopted by public safety teams and first responders. A study out this week from DJI, the European Emergency Number Association (EENA) and Irish research firm Black Channel, shows why that trend is set to continue. And research like this is important. You'll struggle to find an emergency service anywhere in the world - particularly in the sphere … [Read more...] about DJI, EENA & Black Channel Release SAR Drone Study Findings
TC Disrupt Recap: Drone Heavyweights Share Thoughts on Industry Progress
September has been a mad month for drone news. Hot on the heels of DJI's latest drone release came Interdrone, a gathering of the industry's best and brightest for a few days in Las Vegas. Plenty of partnership announcements and products were unveiled. At the same time, TC Disrupt was underway in San Fransisco. Although not totally drone focused, there was one event that … [Read more...] about TC Disrupt Recap: Drone Heavyweights Share Thoughts on Industry Progress
DroneBase and Hangar to Combine On-Demand Pilot Network with 4D Insights
Drone pilot network DroneBase has partnered with data insight platform Hangar. The move will allow Hangar to scale its 4D Visual Insights solution nationwide and provide customers with an alternative to having an in-house drone data team. The partnership will leverage DroneBase’s global API and network of pilots. In practice, this will mean that all Hangar customers have to … [Read more...] about DroneBase and Hangar to Combine On-Demand Pilot Network with 4D Insights
