The demonstration in Singapore was significant, as the Airbus drone delivery project - called Skyways - has entered into an agreement with SingPost to trial small parcel delivery via drones to "designated stations" on the University campus. " Incoming packages are first loaded automatically onto the drone via a robotic arm at designated parcel stations," says Airbus. … [Read more...] about Airbus Shows Off Drone Delivery at Singapore University Campus
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Airbus Aerial Uses Drones and Satellites to Help Harvey Survivors
Following the flooding and damage in Houston and along the Texas Gulf Coast, Airbus has started to utilize its Airbus Aerial drone data services to help Hurricane Harvey survivors and major insurance companies connect for help. Airbus Aerial is the commercial aerial data startup of the aerospace and defense giant based in the Netherlands. Airbus is the largest provider of … [Read more...] about Airbus Aerial Uses Drones and Satellites to Help Harvey Survivors
What Did Xponential Tell Us About the State of the Commercial Drone Industry
Xponential, one of the largest trade shows focused on the commercial UAV industry, took place last week and, being a trade show, it was energizing, invigorating, exhausting and, at times, slightly insane. One word heard over and over, a word that was on the tips of everyone’s lips was “opportunity.” Asked about his time at PrecisionHawk to date, Michael Chasen, the CEO who … [Read more...] about What Did Xponential Tell Us About the State of the Commercial Drone Industry
Airbus Makes Move into Commericial Drone Space with “Airbus Aerial”
Airbus today announced the launch of a new commercial drone start-up, named Airbus Aerial, that will focus on developing new imagery services. These services will leverage technology that Airbus has developed over the years and uses with satellites and complement that with imaging from drones and other high altitude aircraft. “Through Airbus Aerial, we are uniquely positioned … [Read more...] about Airbus Makes Move into Commericial Drone Space with “Airbus Aerial”
Unifly Wins ‘Best Emerging Drone Company’ Award in the EU Drone Awards.
On Tuesday January 24th, 2017 the first EU Drone Awards were presented at the European Parliament in Brussels. The EU Drone Awards are an organisation of the European Young Innovators Forum (EYIF) with the goal of boosting the European drone industry. Out of 50 candidates from 14 countries 9 finalists were selected in 3 categories: Best Drone Manufacturer, Best Drone-based … [Read more...] about Unifly Wins ‘Best Emerging Drone Company’ Award in the EU Drone Awards.
