A Canadian start-up wants to make drones more self-aware and improve their “vision” in an effort to curtail crashes with planes and people. Vancouver-based Iris Automation (not to be confused with 3DR’s Iris) is working on new technology that would enhance drones to “see” potential obstacles and course correct using an autonomous collision avoidance system. The drone … [Read more...] about Vancouver Start-up Builds Better Drone Vision
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Construction Sector Targets Drone Safety Issues
With the recent expansion of drone use across the construction and inspection industries, leaders in the field are welcoming the most recent FAA Part 107 regulations and hope that the new rules will legitimize safe pilots while weeding out rogue users. Because UAV tech may soon be as common as a hammer on a construction site, many in the industry want to keep safety issues … [Read more...] about Construction Sector Targets Drone Safety Issues
Autodesk Invests in 3D Robotics
Multinational software company Autodesk Inc. announced it has made an investment in drone manufacturer 3D Robotics, one of three initial stakes the company is making via its $100 million Forge Fund. Although Autodesk now develops a broad range of software, the company is best known for AutoCAD, computer-aided design software used primarily by architects, engineers, and … [Read more...] about Autodesk Invests in 3D Robotics
Is the Drone Industry Entering Its Tween Years?
Commentary -- Two recent developments indicate that the drone industry may be entering its tween phase, that awkward, not-all-that-pleasant, inevitable period before it gains a solid, mature footing. First was last week's announcement of layoffs at 3D Robotics. Chris Anderson, the former Wired editor who co-founded the company with the now- departed Jordi Munoz, is … [Read more...] about Is the Drone Industry Entering Its Tween Years?
3D Robotics Partners With Autodesk, Sony to Deliver Solo Drone for Industrial Use
On Monday, drone manufacturer 3D Robotics announced a new partnership to bring a new version of the Solo to market focused on industrial use. In conjunction with Autodesk and Sony, 3D Robotics will be outfitting the Solo with the ability to capture aerial images of an area or structure and uploading a map or 3D model to the cloud, while the drone is still airborne. The … [Read more...] about 3D Robotics Partners With Autodesk, Sony to Deliver Solo Drone for Industrial Use
