California-based drone manufacturer 3DR, the US' largest drone manufacturer, has made a public statement in support of Part 107 - but asks that the FAA move quickly to consider a micro drone category. 3DR contributed with other industry leaders on the FAA's Advisory Review Committee (ARC). The ARC was instrumental in helping to get the Small UAS Rule published, and in … [Read more...] about 3DR Supports Part 107, Asks for Micro Category
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Failure to Launch: Drone Manufacturers Struggle to Take Off
While the commercial drone industry seems poised for takeoff, drone manufacturers across the globe are struggling to launch. Investors and consumers are worried about their money as several companies miss launch date after newly revised launch date for widely hyped new drones - proving that drone manufacturing may be a challenge for businesses of any size. The drone … [Read more...] about Failure to Launch: Drone Manufacturers Struggle to Take Off
3DR, Parrot, and DJI: the Pricing War in Commercial Drones
3DR recently announced that they have received another influx of funding, this one from Autodesk, the makers of AutoCad. The investment- of an undisclosed amount - is the latest step towards commercial drones for 3DR, giving them a commercial solution which will convert aerial images to a 3D mesh using the Autodesk 3D Mesh API. But all of 3DR's efforts - raising more funding, … [Read more...] about 3DR, Parrot, and DJI: the Pricing War in Commercial Drones
Leading Drone Manufacturers Form Alliance
Four industry leading drone manufacturers have formed an alliance in an effort to advocate more effectively for a regulatory framework that will support the drone industry. 3DR, DJI, GoPro and Parrot announced yesterday that they are forming the Drone Manufacturers Alliance. In a statement introducing the new group, Kara Calvert, the Director of the Drone Manufacturers … [Read more...] about Leading Drone Manufacturers Form Alliance
Airports and Industry Connect on System for Drone Safety
Airports throughout the US will test a new system to help improve drone safety by being aware of drones flying nearby, the Washington Post reports. The new system, called the Digital Notice and Awareness System (D-NAS) should help drone operators to notify airports of their flight plans when flying within 5 miles of an airport, as they are required to do. While … [Read more...] about Airports and Industry Connect on System for Drone Safety
