Despite a slowdown in the consumer drone market over the past few years, new research shows the COVID-19 pandemic may fuel modest interest. Earlier this month, drone research and consulting firm DroneAnalyst released two reports delving into the rise, fall and stagnation of the UAV consumer market DroneAnalyst research head and study author David Benowitz suggests … [Read more...] about Study: COVID-19 May Have Bumped Consumer Drone Market
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COVID Response: Drone Service Providers to the Rescue
As industries across the globe come to grips with the “new normal” of a COVID-19 challenges, drone service providers (DSP) are launching new levels of innovation across a range of public and commercial sectors. Last year, Barclays projected drones will lower costs by $100 billion across a majority of industries. The FAA paints a rosy picture of clear skies for drone growth, … [Read more...] about COVID Response: Drone Service Providers to the Rescue
Drone Delivery Canada Transporting COVID Supplies to First Nation Community
Drone Delivery Canada is partnering with the Georgina Island First Nation (GIFN) to provide delivery services to the Ontario community. Working with sales agent Air Canada and the Pontiac Group, DDC will launch a two-way delivery flight route to the First Nation’s mainland community using its Sparrow drone and the DroneSpot takeoff-and-landing zones. “All operations will … [Read more...] about Drone Delivery Canada Transporting COVID Supplies to First Nation Community
Russia Launches Drone Testing, UTM Project
In an effort to jump-start a drone economy, Russia is investing millions to boost UAS infrastructure. International Aero Navigation Systems received $7.15 million from Russia’s National Technological Initiative Fund to “accommodate UAS flight design and certification testing [at a] UAS Test Site.” Russia’s Civil Aviation Authority granted IANS permission to conduct drone … [Read more...] about Russia Launches Drone Testing, UTM Project
HoverGames Promotes Drone Solutions to COVID Problems
NXP Semiconductors is charging up the drone world this year, launching the second-annual HoverGames Challenge 2: Help Drones Help Others. The challenge-based, interactive coding competition encourages developers to create drone solutions for frontline support during pandemics such as COVID-19. HoverGames Challenge participants will use NXP’s automotive, industrial and … [Read more...] about HoverGames Promotes Drone Solutions to COVID Problems
