In this most recent podcast, Ian Smith of Commercial Drones FM spends some time with Adam Bry of Skydio on the recent release of Skydio 2, the latest in their line of autonomous drones for commercial application. The show has an interesting twist: Ian is both interviewing Adam and also happens to be a client of Skydio with this inventory management enterprise named, … [Read more...] about Commercial Drones FM: Skydio CEO, Adam Bry Talks Autonomous Drones [Podcast]
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Parrot’s ANAFI Drone Levels Up for Commercial Data Requirements with DroneLogBook Integration
French drone company Parrot, manufacturers of the ANAFI drone, has partnered with DroneLogBook to simplify drone data logging for commercial applications. In a recent release, Parrot announced that their partnership with DroneLogBook will provide the capacity for pilots to keep track of equipment performance, schedule necessary maintenance, and record and report all pertinent … [Read more...] about Parrot’s ANAFI Drone Levels Up for Commercial Data Requirements with DroneLogBook Integration
Counter-drone firm soars after government demand takes flight
Counter-drone provider Citadel Defense is flying high, even as the tech firm tries to keep unauthorized zones out of the sky. According to a press release, the San Diego-based company has experienced a surge in global demand for Titan counter-drone system, forcing Citadel to expand manufacturing capabilities for up to 50 Titan systems a month. The company uses American … [Read more...] about Counter-drone firm soars after government demand takes flight
EHang Announces Results: A Glimmer of Hope for Passenger Drones and Urban Air Mobility
Like Lazarus, EHang has made a habit out of rising from what many believed for them to be dead. First known as a Chinese-based consumer drone manufacturer with their popular Ghost drone, they pivoted several years ago to become a major name in passenger drones. Today, the company announced 4th quarter results that show EHang is starting to get more traction with cities in … [Read more...] about EHang Announces Results: A Glimmer of Hope for Passenger Drones and Urban Air Mobility
Attorney Launches Drone Legal Database
As drone technology flies into more aspects of everyday living, legal conflicts are sure to follow. Florida-based aviation attorney Jonathan Rupprecht decided to take a crack at bringing order to the chaos, releasing an online database of drone-related legal activity. “There has been a wide range of drone-related cases in the last couple of years ranging from … [Read more...] about Attorney Launches Drone Legal Database