(Source: Forbes) In recent years, openness and collaboration have been close bedfellows with innovation. The global growth of Open Source, 3D printing, and cloud computing have challenged the traditional assumptions that innovation has to happen behind closed doors. Increasingly innovation is happening out in the open, furthered by a partnership between communities and … [Read more...] about Creating the Open Drone Ecosystem
Chris Anderson
Video of the Day 4/15/15: Interview With 3DR’s Chris Anderson
On the eve of 3D Robotics' announcement of their new Solo drone, Stephan Lendi sits down for a quick interview with CEO Chris Anderson. … [Read more...] about Video of the Day 4/15/15: Interview With 3DR’s Chris Anderson
‘We’re Learning as We Go,’ Says 3D Robotics’ Jordi Muñoz
(Source: wsj.com) The consumer-drone revolution can be traced back eight years ago, to a 20-year-old Mexican immigrant in Riverside, Calif., tinkering with a toy model helicopter. Jordi Muñoz Bardales, newly arrived from Ensenada, Mexico, was awaiting his U.S. green card when he broke open his Nintendo Wii controller, removed its sensors and connected them to an $18 … [Read more...] about ‘We’re Learning as We Go,’ Says 3D Robotics’ Jordi Muñoz
How Drones Help Professionals Save Time and Money
(Source: lineshapespace.com) “In the press, you always hear that Amazon will deliver a book, or pizzas will come to your house,” says Amar Hanspal, senior vice president at Autodesk, during a recent discussion on drones at Gigaom Structure Connect. “That is a cute thing to talk about, but the real action is in B2B industrial applications. That is where we’re watching the … [Read more...] about How Drones Help Professionals Save Time and Money
3D Robotics Raises $50 Million In Latest Round
(Source: Forbes) Less than two weeks after the Federal Aviation Administration unveiled its proposed regulations for commercial drones, one California-based drone company sealed its latest round of financing. North America’s largest personal drone manufacturer, 3D Robotics, raised $50 million on Wednesday led by Qualcomm QCOM +0.46% Ventures. A valuation was not … [Read more...] about 3D Robotics Raises $50 Million In Latest Round
