Last year, Matt Sloane of SkyfireAI gave us his predictions for the drone industry... and he wasn't wrong. We've asked for the 2025 update! Here - Matt's take on BVLOS rule, Chinese drone tech, and who ends up as a major player in the industry. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. 2025 Drone Industry Forecast: Regulation, AI, and Game-Changing … [Read more...] about SkyfireAI’s 2025 Drone Industry Forecast: What Last Year’s Predictions Got Right – and What’s Next
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Call for Unity and Legislative Progress at Commercial UAV Expo Keynote
As legislative efforts to ban or restrict Chinese-made drones intensify in the U.S., the US drone industry finds itself increasingly divided. Chinese drone manufacturer DJI dominates the global market with an estimated 65-85% market share, making it the platform of choice for many U.S. drone service providers, first responders, and software companies. However, growing concerns … [Read more...] about Call for Unity and Legislative Progress at Commercial UAV Expo Keynote
FlytBase, Inc. Announces NestGen ’24 – The World’s Largest Virtual Drone Autonomy Conference
NestGen '24: Elevating Drone Autonomy to New Heights with Global Industry Leaders and Cutting-Edge Technologies FlytBase, Inc. has announced the return of NestGen, the virtual drone autonomy conference. Scheduled for February 24, 2024, this extensive 11-hour event will showcase cutting-edge technologies, solutions, and best practices crucial for the expansion of autonomous … [Read more...] about FlytBase, Inc. Announces NestGen ’24 – The World’s Largest Virtual Drone Autonomy Conference
Elsight Believes in a BVLOS Future for Commercial Drones, and They’ve Put Money On It: the Halo Value Investment Program (VIP)
Israel's Elsight believes that flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) is the future of the drone industry. They're willing to put their money on the line to help companies get there faster: with the Halo Value Investment Program. Elsight's Halo is a drone communications system - one that provides the rock-solid, secure connection between drone and operator required to … [Read more...] about Elsight Believes in a BVLOS Future for Commercial Drones, and They’ve Put Money On It: the Halo Value Investment Program (VIP)