A new commercial drone company started by a team of Stanford PhDs is introducing a radical new commercial solution. At InterDrone next month, CA startup FlightWave will debut the Edge drone - an autonomous, battery-powered endurance drone which can leverage solar power for increased range. The Edge represents an academic, ideal design - but it's one that really … [Read more...] about FlightWave’s Edge: The Radical New Drone Flying Towards a Carbon-Free Future
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Airobotics: Proving the Case for Autonomous Flight
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
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
