News and Commentary. A recent Financial Times article (article behind paywall) reports on a DOI memo stating that Blue sUAS are more expensive, less capable than other Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) drones- and still include Chinese parts. The Blue sUAS list of 5 drone solutions was published by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in response to security … [Read more...] about Blue sUAS “Less Capable, More Expensive” and Include Chinese Drone Parts, Says DOI Memo
Products
GE Industrial Drones Hit the Global Market: Microdrones Partnership
World energy leader GE and global mapping solutions provider Microdrones have partnered to bring GE industrial drones to market. The worldwide licensing partnership will allow Microdrones to "bring the GE industrial drone line to market globally, providing professionals access to powerful aerial surveying technology that will enable them to work more efficiently, accurately, … [Read more...] about GE Industrial Drones Hit the Global Market: Microdrones Partnership
Who Will Pilot the Passenger Drones of Tomorrow? Volocopter and CAE Partner to Train the Air Taxi Workforce
Who will pilot passenger drones and air taxis? As urban air mobility and other advanced air mobility projects advance, a workforce shortage looms. Aviation training firm CAE and urban air mobility pioneer Volocopter have partnered to train the pilots that the industry will desperately need. Urban air mobility, drone taxis, flying cars, passenger drones, and other electic … [Read more...] about Who Will Pilot the Passenger Drones of Tomorrow? Volocopter and CAE Partner to Train the Air Taxi Workforce
Easy Aerial Raptor is a Hybrid Tethered and Free Flying Drone-in-a-Box System
The new Easy Aerial Raptor is a drone built for the future of autonomous applications. The hybrid tethered or free fly, drone-in-a-box system gives companies the unprecedented flexibility to use the best mode for the mission. US-based Easy Aerial provides autonomous drone-based inspection, monitoring and surveillance solutions for commercial, government, and military … [Read more...] about Easy Aerial Raptor is a Hybrid Tethered and Free Flying Drone-in-a-Box System
Parrot’s New Drone Sets New Standards: ANAFI Ai, 4G Connected Robotic UAV [DRONELIFE Interview]
Parrot's new drone breaks new ground: the ANAFI Ai is the first 4G connected, robotic UAV - inspired by nature's best flyers. In an interview with Parrot's Martin Line, UX and Marketing Director, the company's pride in this newest offering is evident: and they have good reason to be excited. The ANAFI Ai is the first commercial drone to be 4G connected, and it comes … [Read more...] about Parrot’s New Drone Sets New Standards: ANAFI Ai, 4G Connected Robotic UAV [DRONELIFE Interview]
