Quaternium, a European company that designs and develops multi rotor drones, claims to have set the world record of endurance with a flight of 4 hours and 40 minutes with its HYBRiX.20 fuel-electric quadcopter. In a release they state that "this flight time beats any former demonstration ever made with an electric, hybrid of hydrogen multicopter." This flight would be 4 minutes … [Read more...] about Quaternium Claims to Have Set a Drone Endurance Record
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Israeli Firm Percepto Launches the Sparrow, an Autonomous Drone for Industry
Percepto, developers of on-site autonomous drone systems, has announced the launch of its Sparrow I, an autonomous drone specifically designed for industrial environments.The Sparrow I can conduct multiple missions and can operate around the clock, reducing both security and operational costs, including the need for on-site pilots and operators. Sparrow I uses multiple … [Read more...] about Israeli Firm Percepto Launches the Sparrow, an Autonomous Drone for Industry
Workhorse a Contender in the UAS Vehicles for People and Freight
This should be something to see. Workhorse Group Inc., an American technology company developing commercial electric transportation solutions, today announced it will conduct the first manned flight of its SureFly personal hybrid octocopter on January 8 in Las Vegas prior to the start of the 2018 CES. The date is dependent on several factors, including weather, regulatory … [Read more...] about Workhorse a Contender in the UAS Vehicles for People and Freight
DL Interview: EHang to Focus on Commercial Efforts
It was previously reported on this site that EHang might be closing down. Their cofounder and CMO, Derrick Xiong, later wrote us to say that their financial position was solid and invited us to address any further questions to their Director of Public Relations, Anne Ji. Following is a transcript of the QA with Ms. Ji, lightly edited for clarity. DL: Have there been a rounds … [Read more...] about DL Interview: EHang to Focus on Commercial Efforts
Parrot Expands Enterprise Solutions with Ag and Thermal Imaging Drones
Parrot, the UAV technology firm, has announced two new drones that broaden its enterprise offerings. The new UAVs, the Parrot Bluegrass and the Parrot Bebop-Pro Thermal, are aimed at the commercial agriculture, construction and public safety markets. It's a strong signal from a firm that is clearly looking to stay competitive with DJI by offering a full suite of drone … [Read more...] about Parrot Expands Enterprise Solutions with Ag and Thermal Imaging Drones
