On Monday, drone manufacturer 3D Robotics announced a new partnership to bring a new version of the Solo to market focused on industrial use. In conjunction with Autodesk and Sony, 3D Robotics will be outfitting the Solo with the ability to capture aerial images of an area or structure and uploading a map or 3D model to the cloud, while the drone is still airborne. The … [Read more...] about 3D Robotics Partners With Autodesk, Sony to Deliver Solo Drone for Industrial Use
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Freelance Writers with Passion for Drones Needed
DRONELIFE, the authoritative source for news and product information on the drone industry is looking for two news writers: Freelance writer with demonstrated experience in tech news to provide up to 20 posts per month on topics of interest to drone enthusiasts. These would include but not be limited to consumer drone products and accessories, tips, and applications (e.g. … [Read more...] about Freelance Writers with Passion for Drones Needed
DroneDeploy Releases Elevation Toolbox and Volume Measurement Tool
Sponsored by DroneDeploy — DroneDeploy is excited to announce the release of their Elevation Toolbox and new Volume Measurement tool. This tool enables DroneDeploy users to calculate the volume of stockpiles, measure the extraction volume of a quarry or estimate the volume of a building, instantly from any device. It delivers accurate and timely volume calculations are … [Read more...] about DroneDeploy Releases Elevation Toolbox and Volume Measurement Tool
DJI and Lufthansa to Collaborate on Commercial Drones
DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, has signed an agreement with Lufthansa Aerial Services to collaborate on developing commercial drone applications. The deal provides for Lufthansa Consulting, a unit of the airline, to use DJI drones to work on drone applications for key clients. “Lufthansa Aerial Services is a highly-regarded company and a perfect partner for … [Read more...] about DJI and Lufthansa to Collaborate on Commercial Drones
Regulations Matter: 3 Regions Crushing the U.S. in Drone Industry
While the FAA worries about registering drones weighing more than a half-pound, the drone industry has given up waiting and is steadily moving forward with innovation and investment. They're just doing it outside of the U.S. Intel warned FAA regulators last year that harsh regulations might push them out of the U.S. to pursue the drone sector, saying that other countries … [Read more...] about Regulations Matter: 3 Regions Crushing the U.S. in Drone Industry
