Will its reliance on channel partnerships address the real needs of commercial operators? QuickTake THE FACTS: Without the usual fanfare associated with a new product release, consumer drone manufacturer DJI opened up a website (http://enterprise.dji.com) in July 2016 that is dedicated to commercial / enterprise use of their drones. The website lists five industrial uses: … [Read more...] about DJI’s Foray into the Enterprise Drone Market
Colin Snow
Is Esri’s Drone2Map a Game Changer?
Features should appeal to Esri users, but will they appeal to non-Esri users? QuickTake THE FACTS: In February 2016, Esri released an application called Drone2Map for ArcGIS. Drone2Map (D2M) takes raw image data from drones and creates digital surface models, orthomosaics, 3D-point clouds and 3D PDFs that can be shared. Data processed by Drone2Map can also be rendered in … [Read more...] about Is Esri’s Drone2Map a Game Changer?
New Report: Drones in Public Safety and First Responder Operations
Guest post by Colin Snow, Drone Analyst, Research & Advisors — It may not seem like it, but drones are still in their infancy and only proving themselves through the rigorous testing done privately, commercially, and by state and federal government agencies. Despite the tangible benefits that drones can provide, the public has mixed sentiments about their use by … [Read more...] about New Report: Drones in Public Safety and First Responder Operations
Can Kespry Overcome Its Brand Challenge?
Its enterprise drone is fit for construction, mining, and insurance companies, but the question is whether companies already catering to those audiences and adding drone capabilities will win out over this well-funded newcomer. QuickTake THE FACTS: In June 2016, drone manufacturer Kespry announced the close of a $16 million Series B equity financing round. It included … [Read more...] about Can Kespry Overcome Its Brand Challenge?
Market Impact of the FAA Small Drone Rule
Barriers to entry are lower, but high margin operations are still restricted. QuickTake THE FACTS: By now you probably know that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally released Part 107, the Small UAS Rule (June 21, 2016), which covers operational use of commercial drones in U.S. airspace. This comes after several years of missed deadlines. You can read the … [Read more...] about Market Impact of the FAA Small Drone Rule
