In another example of drones being integrated in the way that the world does business, SimActive the Canadian based provider of photogrammetry software announced that their software was used to help determine the impact of the most recent Hurricane Dorian. The provider details how they helped to determine financial impact of the recent hurricane by providing both pre and … [Read more...] about Drone Software Used To Help Survey Damage After Hurricane Dorian
Education
Russian Startup Crowdfunds Drones-for-Schools Project
A Russian startup is hoping a $30,00 crowdfunding campaign will advance drone education in the classroom. Copter Express Technologies (COEX) recently created an Indiegogo campaign dubbed the COEX Clover Educational Drone Kit. The programmable quadcopter kit teaches students how to assemble drones from scratch using open-source software and basic components. Company … [Read more...] about Russian Startup Crowdfunds Drones-for-Schools Project
No Major Releases from DJI in 2019? Why a Consumer Drone Slowdown Was Inevitable
Before the launch of the RoboMaster S1 earlier this month, many guessed DJI was about to unveil its first consumer drone of 2019: A Spark 2, a new line of FPV racing drones, or maybe even a Phantom 5. But that proved to be wishful thinking. The drone industry's leading manufacturer sprang a surprise and ventured into the educational robotics market instead. The launch of the … [Read more...] about No Major Releases from DJI in 2019? Why a Consumer Drone Slowdown Was Inevitable
DELTA Podcast Featuring Inertial Sense: Miniature GPS components for Motion Tracking on Drones
Just out is the latest in the DELTA Podcast Series by FLIR. In this episode Randall Warnas meets up with Brian Cahoon, CEO of Inertial Sense. Inertial Sense makes miniature GPS-Ins components that provide motion tracking sensors for drones. It is hosted on Soundcloud. Also, hear him answer the question "Do you think we will have fully autonomous drones in 5 … [Read more...] about DELTA Podcast Featuring Inertial Sense: Miniature GPS components for Motion Tracking on Drones
DJI to Launch UTC Training Center Program Across North America
DJI has today announced plans to launch an Unmanned Aerial Systems Training Center (UTC) program across North America. The Chinese industry leader is partnering with industrial UAV experts RMUS to open eight training centers. DJI's motivation for the move is clear. In a blog post published by the company today, they cite the vast increase in commercial drone pilots, the … [Read more...] about DJI to Launch UTC Training Center Program Across North America