Leading airspace intelligence platform AirMap says that "instantaneous authorization" for drone operation in controlled airspace is coming soon. AirMap has partnered with the FAA on the development of LAANC, the Low-Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability, to help commercial pilots streamline the waiver process. Currently in the US, drone operators must get … [Read more...] about AirMap:”Instantaneous Authorization” Coming Soon
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4 Drone Execs Are Meeting POTUS – What Should Their Message Be?
Commentary Later today 5 drone executives (AirMap (Ben Marcus, CEO AirMap, George Matthew, CEO of Kespry, Brandon Torres Declet, CEO of Measure, and Michael Chasen, CEO of PrecisionHawk, Airspace, not sure who) will be meeting with President Trump. We were not invited to attend so offer up the following by way of advice. Keep it simple. This is generally good advice … [Read more...] about 4 Drone Execs Are Meeting POTUS – What Should Their Message Be?
Rakuten AirMap Joint Venture Aims to Bring UTM Platform to Japan
Sanata Monica based AirMap, an airspace management platform for drones, has formed a joint venture with Rakuten, Inc., an internet services provider headquartered in Tokyo, to develop Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) solutions for drone operators and airspace managers in Japan. The partnership follows Rakuten’s participation in AirMap’s recent Series B investment round in … [Read more...] about Rakuten AirMap Joint Venture Aims to Bring UTM Platform to Japan
Who Benefits from AirMap and its Digital Certificates for Drones?
Airmap, with its low-altitude airspace management platform for drones, continues to garner international market share and new investment, but some uses for its digital certificates raise questions about their role in future airspace regulation. THE FACTS: Airmap provides low-altitude navigational data and communication tools to the drone industry. In February 2017, they … [Read more...] about Who Benefits from AirMap and its Digital Certificates for Drones?
AirMap Scores $26million in Series B Funding
AirMap, an airspace management platform for drones, is the latest drone company to land major investment to support explosive growth. CA-based AirMap announced a $26 million Series B funding round led by Microsoft Ventures, with additional participation from Airbus Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures (the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated), Rakuten, Sony, Yuneec, and existing … [Read more...] about AirMap Scores $26million in Series B Funding
