Israeli-based Airobotics received the first authorization in the world for completely autonomous flight earlier this spring - and the company has been demonstrating the technology around the world ever since. The Airobotics system, which they demonstrated at AUVSI's Xponential show this week, is dramatic to watch: a sleek cube slides open at the top to prepare a drone for … [Read more...] about Airobotics: Proving the Case for Autonomous Flight
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How Much Should I Spend on a Professional Drone?
One of the most common questions asked at DRONELIFE is "How much does it cost?" Operators just receiving their Part 107 - or those who have been in the business for a while and are ready for some new equipment - want to know what they should invest in a professional drone setup. The answer is: it depends - upon the type of work you do and the type of company you … [Read more...] about How Much Should I Spend on a Professional Drone?
5 Drone Apps Every Commercial Operator Should Know
Drone applications have gotten more sophisticated, easier to use, and more plentiful. They've also become more focused on the commercial market: offering flight planning, flight information, flight insurance, and seamless integration into data packages that help operators deliver a professional package to their clients. Here are 5 drone apps that professional drone operators … [Read more...] about 5 Drone Apps Every Commercial Operator Should Know
That Flamethrower Drone Might Actually Be Useful
Connecticut police weren't happy when a teenager rigged a drone with a flamethrower and took YouTube videos - in fact, the state made efforts to outlaw weaponized drones completely. But a Chinese utility company in Xaingyang thinks differently. Refuse caught in power lines is a problem everywhere, and in China they've come up with an innovative way of dealing with it. The … [Read more...] about That Flamethrower Drone Might Actually Be Useful
SenseFly’s eBee Plus: More Features, Not More Weight
SenseFly kicked off their new eBee Plus commercial solution in the US this week, demonstrating the drone at the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas. The eBee Plus offers new features, new sensors, and new capabilities - without adding new weight. Briton Voorhees, Sales Engineer at SenseFly, tells DRONELIFE that the eBee Plus "takes all of the features that everyone liked from … [Read more...] about SenseFly’s eBee Plus: More Features, Not More Weight
