Luminati Aerospace, LLC has announced that it has purchased a former skydiving operation in Riverside, NY to produce solar powered drones. Daniel Preston, CEO, states that the company will hire 40 high-tech employees immediately, as they enter what he estimates to be a two year research and development phase. The company plans to develop solar powered, high altitude drones … [Read more...] about Solar Drones to be Developed in NY
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Minnesota Tests Bridge Inspecting Drones
(Source: Grand Forks Herald) Flying a small drone around a bridge may be safer and less costly than traditional ways of inspection, with Minnesota officials planning more tests to gauge their usefulness. After a summer drone test, next up will be a fall test that will include inspecting the state's longest bridge, the 7,975-foot John A. Blatnik Bridge in Duluth. If that … [Read more...] about Minnesota Tests Bridge Inspecting Drones
Launchboxx Announces Dedicated Drone Marketing
Launchboxx, the first full-service advertising and marketing team dedicated to the quickly evolving Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or drone industry, was announced at the Interdrone Conference and Expo in Las Vegas. Brian Jorvig, drone marketing specialist at Launchboxx, and MacDalton Berns, marketing advisor and partner at Absolute Marketing Group recognized the need for … [Read more...] about Launchboxx Announces Dedicated Drone Marketing
New Venture GPS Group Focuses on Image Processing and Consulting to UAS Industry
A group of geospatial veterans have identified the need to address the global commercial UAS/drone mapping market and have formed The GPS Group to meet the needs of this rapidly expanding segment within the geospatial and mapping industry. The GPS Group takes a unique approach to delivering custom image processing services. Many companies are supplying products derived from … [Read more...] about New Venture GPS Group Focuses on Image Processing and Consulting to UAS Industry
China’s Largest Drone Makes Its First Flight
The largest drone developed by China made its first flight in the province of Gansu. As per reports by Chinese media, the maiden flight of the drone was 20 minutes long. However, the reports associated with the drone, named Rainbow 5, suggest that the drone has the capability of staying in the air for more than 30 hours at a time. This makes this drone one of the most effective … [Read more...] about China’s Largest Drone Makes Its First Flight
