In the fast-paced world of UAV start-ups, March Madness isn’t played out on the court. It’s happens high above the rim (but below 400 feet to avoid a technical FAA foul). Crowdfunded drone companies are like those glorious Cinderella NCAA teams. They may sport odd names and front off-the-wall plays, but this past month, crowdfunded UAV firms put on their collective game face to … [Read more...] about Crowd Funding Tipped Off March Drone Madness
Applied Aeronautics
Crowd-funded Albatross Drone Offers Fixed-wing Flexibility
In the classic poem, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, sailors view the albatross as a harbinger of good luck and smooth sailing. Fast-forward 200 years and we find that drone “sailors” are still looking to the fortunate fowl as a sign of great things to come. On Monday, California-based UAV firm Applied Aeronautics launched a Kickstarter campaign to develop the Albatross – a … [Read more...] about Crowd-funded Albatross Drone Offers Fixed-wing Flexibility
