In speaking with people throughout the industry over the past year there is one opinion that seems to be universally shared regarding drones in the marketplace — “It’s early.” This is one way of saying, “we have no idea where things are going or when they are going to get there.” But things did happen (or didn’t). Here is a review. What we saw and learned in 2016 US firms … [Read more...] about It’s a Drone Life – 2016 in Review & a Look at 2017
Commentary
The State of The Drone Industry – The Law of Diffusion of Innovations
Guest commentary by Landon Phillips, COO, DataWing Global Every Monday during lunch the DataWing team hosts a professional development lunch & learn. It is an open event to all the other companies in our building that we have good relationships with and we usually get one or two folks to sit in with us. It’s a great way for us to grow as people, which in turn helps … [Read more...] about The State of The Drone Industry – The Law of Diffusion of Innovations
Can Dronifi Succeed Where Established Online Drone Data Services Haven’t?
Dronifi’s software-as-a-service for drone-based business service providers offers unique features, but can it compete with its well-funded rivals? QuickTake THE FACTS: With U.S. Part 107 UAS pilot certifications growing (now at 23,000), the commercial drone industry is rapidly changing from a product-focused industry to a service-based one. Dronifi, a four-year-old … [Read more...] about Can Dronifi Succeed Where Established Online Drone Data Services Haven’t?
Commercial Drone Markets: 2016 Year in Review
Last year at this time, I reflected back on the news and trends of the commercial drone markets of 2015 and wrote about the mixed state of affairs in the U.S. Back then we saw only 2,500 Section 333 grants for commercial activity, and the press’s narrative that ‘drones are cool’ turned to ‘drones are a privacy invasion headache.’ This was tempered by a proliferation of the … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Markets: 2016 Year in Review
Drone market strategies – partnerships and acquisitions of three dominant players
Guest post by Drone Industry Insights — The drone market today can be described as a melting pot of different technologies, where combinations of hard- and software components and service features are provided to the end user. In order to create sustainable success in this extremely fast moving market it is essential to maintain strategic partnerships or invest in a solid UAV … [Read more...] about Drone market strategies – partnerships and acquisitions of three dominant players
