Hopkinton, MA - January 4, 2016 - The UAV industry is changing at a rapid rate as new capital, technology and companies enter the next “wild, wild, west” for this emerging market. So too is the case at DRONELIFE. Today, Alan Phillips announced that Frank Schroth will be taking over the reigns as Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE. Schroth is a twenty-five-year technology … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Announces Editorial Leadership Change
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Drones Will Fly High at TechCrunch Disrupt London
Christmas may come early for many British UAV lovers as one of Europe’s top start-up/tech-sector conferences has announced that drones will fly high as a hot topic this year. TechCrunch Disrupt London launches Dec. 7-8 and organizers announced (in TechCrunch, of course) a slate of speakers that clearly shows the conference’s drone-friendly atmosphere. “We don’t just plan … [Read more...] about Drones Will Fly High at TechCrunch Disrupt London
Easy Aerial Rides Again with New Kickstarter Drone
A Kickstarter drone veteran is at it again – launching a super-sized version of its previous crowdfunding success. Easy Aerial kicked off a new campaign this week for its aptly-named Easy Drone XL Pro – the next iteration of its even more aptly named EasyDrone (#2 in our recent 5 Kickstarter Drones to Watch post). The XL, as the model name implies, is a beefier version of … [Read more...] about Easy Aerial Rides Again with New Kickstarter Drone
The 7 Best Agricultural Drones on the Market
DRONELIFE originally published this article in 2014 - this article has been completely updated from the original as of 2017. While drones are spreading into industries from warehousing to oil exploration, precision agriculture remains one of the most robust segments of the market. The ROI for drones in agriculture is compelling: and farms of every size are taking … [Read more...] about The 7 Best Agricultural Drones on the Market
Holy Flying Unicorns! UAV Firms Approach Billion Dollar Club
Like Carl Sagan fans, drone observers have grown comfortably numb when hearing the words “billions and billions” bandied about when speaking of UAV market potential. Marketwatch recently forecasted that the drone market would reach $4.8 billion worldwide by 2021. Market intelligence expert Marcelo Ballve believes the commercial drone industry will far outpace the growth of … [Read more...] about Holy Flying Unicorns! UAV Firms Approach Billion Dollar Club
