from CNBC.com As the world's largest technology companies, such as Amazon and Google, look at ways to use drones, small makers of unmanned aircraft are hoping to fly right behind them. Spending on the unmanned aircraft market is expected to hit $89 billion in the next 10 years, according to Teal Group, so it's no surprise companies—both large and small—want a slice of … [Read more...] about Small Firms’ Hopes Soar on Amazon Drone Plan
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Skyward Raises $1.5 Million to Ensure Safe Skies for Drones
Portland, Oregon-based Skyward announced on Tuesday a $1.5 million round of funding from the region's biggest venture capital firm, Voyager Capital. Founded by ex-Army pilot Jonathan Evans, Skyward (originally called Rising Tide Innovations) is building a platform to help manage drone traffic in the years to come. The Skyward system offers live, seamless communication … [Read more...] about Skyward Raises $1.5 Million to Ensure Safe Skies for Drones
8 Drone Makers Target Sustainability
from greenbiz.com Unmanned aerial vehicles — or drones — are associated mostly with military operations in remote parts of the world. That’s not surprising, considering their far-reaching impact in the global theater of war. But like many technologies originally developed for defense — such as jet engines, the Internet and GPS — the possibilities for drones also go well … [Read more...] about 8 Drone Makers Target Sustainability
Why The FAA Needs To Let Amazon Test Its Drones
Last Wednesday, July 9, Amazon officially submitted its petition to the FAA asking for an exemption from the agency's blanket 'no flying drones for commercial purposes' policy. We have yet to hear anything from the FAA, and if the status of the last such petition is any indication (seven film production companies filed a similar petition in early June and nothing has come of it … [Read more...] about Why The FAA Needs To Let Amazon Test Its Drones
Amazon Will Likely Move Drone R&D Out of US
from dronedefinition.com Additionally, Jeff Bezos and company are putting pressure on Michael Huerta and the Federal Aviation Agency to make moves toward allowing commercial use. As Amazon points out in their request, they are an ideal candidate to conduct safe, deliberate testing. They rightly argue that they’ve got the resources and reputation to do it right. Amazon … [Read more...] about Amazon Will Likely Move Drone R&D Out of US
