Skylogic Research, the leading commercial drone industry research and advisory services firm, just announced the release of their latest research on commercial drone operations. The Economics of Using Drones for BVLOS Inspections is a white paper sponsored by PrecisionHawk, the leading provider of drone technology for the enterprise, which provides a foundation for businesses … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Economics of BVLOS Drone Operations
China’s e-Commerce Giant JD Launches First Approved Drone Flight in Indonesia
Successful pilot flight lays the groundwork for future commercial drone use in Indonesia Taken from a JD.com press release: JD.com, China’s largest retailer, today announced the completion of Indonesia’s first government approved drone flight – a breakthrough for drone delivery in Southeast Asia. The successful pilot opens the door for future commercial drone use in … [Read more...] about China’s e-Commerce Giant JD Launches First Approved Drone Flight in Indonesia
Hobbyist View: FAA’s First Take on New Drone Regulations, and Strict New Rules in Canada
U.S. enthusiast community watches closely as the Feds begin to propose new rules. The following is a guest post from John Saginario: FPV flyer, writer and host of the Wild Flyers podcast. As the partial government continues in the U.S. with no immediate end in sight, it appears the Federal Aviation Administration is wasting no time in laying the groundwork for new UAS … [Read more...] about Hobbyist View: FAA’s First Take on New Drone Regulations, and Strict New Rules in Canada
Drones are Moving Mainstream Fast: PwC Conducts First Coal Stock Audit Using Drones
While mining and stockpile measurement are two commercial drone applications that the industry is very familiar with, widespread industry adoption has remained a challenge for the drone industry. It's a good sign, therefore, when one of the world's biggest names in professional services, PwC, uses drones for a stock count audit. "In a global first for the network, PwC UK … [Read more...] about Drones are Moving Mainstream Fast: PwC Conducts First Coal Stock Audit Using Drones
New Years Drone Video from Reykjavik, Iceland
While it seems like the New Year was a long time ago, it was really just a few days ago. This is a drone video of Reykjavik city on New Years Eve. As you can see, most households shot their own fireworks just before midnight so the outcome is a spectacular firework show. From our friends at Airvuz.com. Music by Adi Goldstein AGsoundtrax.com video and … [Read more...] about New Years Drone Video from Reykjavik, Iceland
