One of Switzerland’s largest rotor drone firms is looking for the best UAV professionals as it launches expanded design/production facilities. UMS Skeldar announced the new growth strategy in a press release last week. Plans include ramping up testing in both its Swiss and Swedish testing grounds. A joint venture between Saab and UMS AERO, the company currently offers … [Read more...] about Skeldar Ramps Up Hiring as Drone Production Heats Up
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The Eye in the Sky That Can Save You Millions
The following is a guest post by Dor Abuhasira, CEO of Percepto. Running an infrastructure operation is expensive – and maintenance is one of the biggest expenses of all. Maintenance isn't just about major repairs to machinery, or ensuring that waste removal systems work properly; it's also about the million and one little things that could go wrong, and could halt … [Read more...] about The Eye in the Sky That Can Save You Millions
Airobotics Earns Innovation Award for Autonomous Drones
An Israeli drone company has won industry accolades for deploying a first-ever autonomous drone platform. Innovation leader Frost & Sullivan awarded Airobotics with the 2018 Global New Product Innovation Award. The company’s Optimus drone surveys and collects aerial data and includes integrated software for mission planning and data analytics. The drone platform … [Read more...] about Airobotics Earns Innovation Award for Autonomous Drones
AUVSI Takes Steps to Create Drone Best Practices
One of the drone sector’s top industry groups is one step closer to launching a best-practices/code-of-conduct program for UAV pilots. The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International appointed a steering committee this week to develop the Trusted Operator Program for remote pilots and unmanned aircraft systems training organizations. The working group will also … [Read more...] about AUVSI Takes Steps to Create Drone Best Practices
Kespry About to Fly a Bit Higher With $33 Million in Series C Funding Led by G2VP
Kespry has just received a significant infusion of cash which should position to battle on in the crowded drone data analytics space. The firm has received $33 million in its Series C round of funding, led by G2VP with Shell Technology Ventures, Cisco Investments, and ABB Ventures joining as new investors in the company. Each investor has a history or supporting companies … [Read more...] about Kespry About to Fly a Bit Higher With $33 Million in Series C Funding Led by G2VP
