It's not quite a paper airplane drone. But this DARPA-funded plywood drone is low-cost and disposable - and shows a lot of promise for commercial uses, too. Reminiscent of the wooden construction of the PT boats of WWII, the drone featured in this video released by Logistics Gliders shows a test flight in January 2019 of a plywood constructed glider, … [Read more...] about The Marines’ Plywood Supply Drone takes a Page from DIYers Everywhere
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Everdrone Recruits UAV Heavy Hitters for New Advisory Board
Swedish drone-tech company Everdrone is beefing up its industry altitude with the creation of an advisory board that sports some heavy hitters. The board will feature ex-AirMap CTO Daniel Alarcon-Rubio, former microdrones Sales and Marketing Manager Michael Thoss and Jeremy Wigmore, the former CEO of Aerialtronics. Everdrone develops software and sensor technology for … [Read more...] about Everdrone Recruits UAV Heavy Hitters for New Advisory Board
Airbus Publishes Study into Public Perception of Urban Air Mobility
Airbus - one of several players in the race to make Urban Air Mobility (UAM) a reality - has delved into how open the public is to the idea of getting from A to B using unmanned aircraft. The report can be read in full, here. The study's headlines are fairly positive. The researchers put questions to respondents in four locations around the world: Los Angeles, Mexico … [Read more...] about Airbus Publishes Study into Public Perception of Urban Air Mobility
DRONELIFE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: One Company’s Story About Drone Delivery in India
Drones have finally inched closer to commercialization in India this year. The country's ‘Drone Regulations 2.0’ policy is considered a landmark in federal regulations for the drone industry. From taxis to delivery vehicles, the latest policy paves the way for a range of drone applications that can integrate into existing airspace. The regulations are scheduled to go into … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: One Company’s Story About Drone Delivery in India
Swedish Company GLOBHE is Focused on Drones doing Good in Hard Hit Relief Areas
One of the best things about life on the road is the opportunity to meet new companies and new people stretching the boundaries of what drones can do for communities around the world. At the recent Commercial UAV Show in London, DRONELIFE had the opportunity to meet Helena Samsioe, CEO and Founder of Swedish based drone service provider GLOBHE. GLOBHE's mission is to use … [Read more...] about Swedish Company GLOBHE is Focused on Drones doing Good in Hard Hit Relief Areas
