Swedish drone company Everdrone has landed its first patent from the European Patent Office. The patent combines vision technology with drones to allow UAVs to fly “safely and accurately in low altitude airspace where obstacles such as buildings and vegetation are often present.” The patent lays out a method of comparing camera data in order to automatically validate that … [Read more...] about Everdrone Captures European Patent to Improve Drone Safety
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Ambulance Drones: EHang Joins Ambular
EHang Holdings has announced that it has been selected to join Ambular, an international project to design the ultimate emergency vehicles: ambulance drones. "Supported by the International Civil Aviation Organization (“ICAO”), the project also seeks to inspire the global aviation community to unleash the potential of eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft," … [Read more...] about Ambulance Drones: EHang Joins Ambular
Pix4D announces Stand-Alone Photogrammetry with Cloud Processing
Pix4D launches stand-alone photogrammetry cloud processing solutions Lausanne, Switzerland, June 9th, 2020: Pix4D, the photogrammetry and drone-mapping industry leader, announces today the release of Pix4Dcloud and Pix4Dcloud Advanced: the new mapping platforms for online surveying workflows and construction site monitoring. These stand-alone cloud products run Pix4D’s … [Read more...] about Pix4D announces Stand-Alone Photogrammetry with Cloud Processing
Coronavirus and Drones: Study Says Crisis Changing Minds about Disruptive Technology
Attitudes are changing towards disruptives technology, as drones assist in coronavirus response. A recent study by European company ProtoLabs titled, "Horizon Shift: Accelerated Disruption in Aerospace" note that the crisis offers opportunities for drones, as changing needs lead to changing attitudes. Coronavirus and Drones Drones are taking a significant role in … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and Drones: Study Says Crisis Changing Minds about Disruptive Technology
Avision Begins No-Contact Drone Delivery of Medical Supplies
In another example of drone companies playing a productive role in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic (and in some cases a critical one), Avision began no-contact drone delivery of medical supplies. Avision announced that over the last few weeks they have been working with drone pilots in San Mateo county in the US to deliver needed medical supplies powered by their no-contact … [Read more...] about Avision Begins No-Contact Drone Delivery of Medical Supplies
