Drone news headlines have been dramatic lately, as news outlets pick up the story that current versions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) contain a section prohibiting the purchase of drones made by companies based in "listed" countries - including China - may not be purchased by the military without a waiver, due to security concerns. The latest result of the … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exlusive: A Frank Talk With DJI on Security Concerns – and Cape Explains Their Move to Skydio
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Cape Ditches DJI for US-Made Skydio Drones Amid Security Concerns
Last spring, DRONELIFE had the opportunity to use the game-changing Cape platform for remote operations. Cape's aerial telepresence platform changes the definition of pilot and commander, allowing a subject matter expert to control the drone and gather the data they need in real-time, while a pilot on the ground - and sophisticated software - maintains flight safety. Cape's … [Read more...] about Cape Ditches DJI for US-Made Skydio Drones Amid Security Concerns
Drones as a First Responder: Tijuana Public Safety Department Launches Program
We've written before about the aerial telepresence platform from Cape - and its successful use as part of the UAS Integration Pilot Program in the U.S. Now, Cape announces that the Tijuana Public Safety Department and Cape will partner to launch Mexico’s first "Drone as a First Responder Program." Drones as First Responder is a program that could revolutionize law enforcement … [Read more...] about Drones as a First Responder: Tijuana Public Safety Department Launches Program
Cape: Aerial Telepresence Changes the Definitions of Pilot and Commander for Drones
Aerial telepresence is a relatively new concept - and Cape Aerial Telepresence™ is the first platform in use for commercial drones. The idea is a game changer for drone missions, changing the definition of "pilot" and "commander" for drones. In a stunning demonstration at AUVSI's Xponential, Cape's VP of Marketing Nicole Amsler let me take the keyboard to "fly" a drone … [Read more...] about Cape: Aerial Telepresence Changes the Definitions of Pilot and Commander for Drones
FAA Issues the First Ever COA for Beyond Visual Line of Sight for a Public Safety Organization
It's another first for the drone industry - as beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flight is becoming more regular, the FAA has now issued a Certificate of Authorization (COA) that includes a provision for BVLOS flight for a public safety organization - the CHula Vista Police Department. The COA in this case utilizes the software of Cape, a platform which "provides the … [Read more...] about FAA Issues the First Ever COA for Beyond Visual Line of Sight for a Public Safety Organization
