UAV-services provider Robotic Skies is teaming up with UK fuel-cell startup Intelligent Energy to offer expanded, post-sale support for drone fuel cells. Intelligent Energy manufactures very light, power-dense hydrogen fuel cells used for many drone applications, especially projects requiring longer flight times, like drone delivery. “Intelligent Energy fuel cells achieve … [Read more...] about UK Firm Will Provide Drone Fuel Cells via Robotic Skies
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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
Alpha Unmanned Develops ‘Near-Flight’ Testing System
Spanish UAV firm Alpha Unmanned Systems announced this week production of the High Accelerated Lifetime Testing (HALT) – a “minute-by-minute” flight test system. “This means that Alpha’s engines and transmissions will be tested in ‘near-flight’ environments for significantly longer periods of time and in environments more similar to actual flight,” a company press release … [Read more...] about Alpha Unmanned Develops ‘Near-Flight’ Testing System
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
China is Using Technology to Battle the Coronavirus – in Some Ways that Won’t Fly in the U.S.
The new strain of coronavirus is our current natural disaster, and drones and other new technology are being used to respond. As Covid-19's first site of attack, China has led the battle against the Coronavirus, and it has turned to technology as a tool to help stop the spread of the disease. Currently, technology is being used to help identify those with a fever in an … [Read more...] about China is Using Technology to Battle the Coronavirus – in Some Ways that Won’t Fly in the U.S.