Two players in the commercial drone space have just announced a partnership to help reduce insurance costs for commercial drone pilots. It's a partnership that makes sense - an InsurTech platform that's all about quantifying risks, and a developer of drone safety systems proven to significantly reduce those risks: these two Israeli startups are joining forces to benefit drone … [Read more...] about Skywatch.AI Partners with Parazero: Drone Pilots Save Money on Insurance with Safety Systems
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The Skydio 2 Dock Aims to Make Fully Autonomous Workflows a Reality
Earlier this month the highly anticipated Skydio 2 landed, revamping the original R1 and sending a clear message to hobbyist drone pilots and professionals: You don't have to fly with DJI. Aside from all the bells and whistles of the new release - which include (still) unmatched computer vision, an improved camera, longer flight time, a crash guarantee, and a cheaper opening … [Read more...] about The Skydio 2 Dock Aims to Make Fully Autonomous Workflows a Reality
Drones Take a Page Out of Old School Plane Refueling with Novel Approach to Increase Flight Times
Most of us have seen images of planes being refueled mid-air via a tethered system. Especially for very long flights, the concept of mid-air refueling has been around for well over 100 years, as shown by the image below from the magazine Punch from 1909. Lack of power for long flights is a problem that has taken on new significance in the drone industry, as … [Read more...] about Drones Take a Page Out of Old School Plane Refueling with Novel Approach to Increase Flight Times
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
