As part of DRONELIFE’s participation in the FAA’s Drone Safety Awareness Week, DRONELIFE will feature stories according to the themes outlined. Today, we focus on the drone industry’s contribution to insurance and other business safety arenas. In the insurance world, a culture of safety represents the difference between profits and bankruptcy for major companies. It … [Read more...] about Insurers Reap Safety Benefits from Drone Technology
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Drone Software Used To Help Survey Damage After Hurricane Dorian
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
Skyports and Flock Partner to Insure Drone Deliveries and UAM
London insurtech startup Flock has partnered with Skyports to cover the latter's early-stage drone delivery services in the UK, Belgium, Sweden and Finland. Skyports, also based in the UK, has ambitious plans to build a worldwide network for passenger and cargo drones. The startup has purchased rooftop licenses for 15 'vertiports' across London and is currently working with … [Read more...] about Skyports and Flock Partner to Insure Drone Deliveries and UAM
Meet the New Gremsy Gimbal: The Pixy U Plays Well With Others
Announced this week and rolling out in Commercial UAV Expo later this month, professional gimbal maker Gremsy, has just announced the Pixy U Gimbal. It is a commercial grade gimbal that is designed for aerial surveying and other commercial drone applications. It builds upon the existing product line that includes the Pixy F and shares its compact design and performance but … [Read more...] about Meet the New Gremsy Gimbal: The Pixy U Plays Well With Others
Tom Walker Has One Major Message for the Drone Industry
At last week's InterDrone Conference, DroneUp CEO Tom Walker delivered a clear message to the drone industry: the time to make money and provide services is now. Don't wait for regulation, don't wait for industry maturity - but focus on the opportunities available today, because there are plenty of them out there. Walker is the founder and CEO of DroneUp, a comprehensive … [Read more...] about Tom Walker Has One Major Message for the Drone Industry
