Wireless broadband company Ondas Holdings has acquired drone company American Robotics in a $70.6 million deal. Founded in 2016, American Robotics brings its Scout drone system to Ondas’ portfolio—the first drone system to receive FAA regulatory approvals for autonomous flight. “This gives the company an exclusive first-mover advantage to unlock the commercial drone market … [Read more...] about Ondas Acquires American Robotics to Leverage Autonomous Drone Tech
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DRONELIFE Webinar Support Services: Virtual Events are Everywhere. How Will You Get People to Attend Yours?
Since we've all had to stop traveling, virtual events are happening every single day in the commercial drone industry. These can be important events for companies and their customers - but it can be difficult to get your audience's attention. DRONELIFE webinar support services can help. DRONELIFE and affiliates are now offering enhanced webinar support services for … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Webinar Support Services: Virtual Events are Everywhere. How Will You Get People to Attend Yours?
Drones for Police: Skydio’s Autonomous Drones Provide Officers with Another Set of Eyes [WEBINAR]
If your department has been interested in drones for police professionals, don't miss Skydio's free webinar on Wednesday, February 24 at 1:00 pm EST. Register here to participate. Drones are undeniably a valuable tool for public safety agencies. The city of Chula Vista has been a leader in using drones as first responders, led by UAS Commander and Patrol Captain … [Read more...] about Drones for Police: Skydio’s Autonomous Drones Provide Officers with Another Set of Eyes [WEBINAR]
Drone Startup Iris Acquires $13 Million in Series B Funding Round
Drone startup Iris Automation is gaining financial altitude after announcing a $13 million Series B funding round today. Iris develops advanced detection systems that bolster Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) capabilities which, in turn, enable safer commercial drone operations. New investors Sony Innovation Fund and Verizon Ventures join follow-on investors Bessemer Venture … [Read more...] about Drone Startup Iris Acquires $13 Million in Series B Funding Round
Drones Will Patrol Beaches in Australia to Protect Crowds from Sharks – and Coronavirus
The UK's Daily News reports that drones will patrol beaches in Australia in order to protect crowds from sharks and the rapidly spreading coronavirus. Drones are already common tools on Australian beaches. We wrote in 2015 about drones being used to spot and track sharks. Now, in addition to monitoring beaches for sharks, drones will be used to monitor social distancing at … [Read more...] about Drones Will Patrol Beaches in Australia to Protect Crowds from Sharks – and Coronavirus
