Verifly, the innovative on-demand drone insurance platform, has upgraded their offering. The new version expands the coverage up to $2,500,000; increases the coverage areas and time periods, and allows operators to self-certify that they have permission to fly in restricted areas. Verifly has made a big impact for commercial and recreational drone operators since launching … [Read more...] about Verifly Upgrades their Offering: Higher Limits, Greater Coverage
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Drone Insurance: On-Demand vs. Annual Policy, Which One is Right for You?
Note: This story has been updated to include more details of Verifly's new product offerings. As thousands of new commercial drone operators enter the market, drone insurance becomes a big issue for many. But what's the right type of insurance for your business? Here's our analysis of the costs and benefits of on-demand drone insurance, like Verifly, vs. an annual policy … [Read more...] about Drone Insurance: On-Demand vs. Annual Policy, Which One is Right for You?
500Below App Crowd Sources Drone Support
Bill Kimberlin, the dynamic brain behind the new 500Below app, says the idea for crowdsourcing drone support "hit me like a ton of bricks." A serial entrepreneur, Kimberlin says that his business model is simple: "I like to find emerging markets, and figure out what the problems are - then I try to solve them before they emerge." The problem of getting support for drones … [Read more...] about 500Below App Crowd Sources Drone Support
Floating Drones: Saildrone Gets $14 million in Funding
While most people think of drones in the air, CA-based Saildrone Inc., is using drone technology on the ocean. Saildrone doesn't call themselves a drone company, but rather "a provider of ocean data collected by a fleet of unmanned, autonomous sailing drones." Used by NOAA as part of their drone exploration program, the company says that Saildrones have now covered over … [Read more...] about Floating Drones: Saildrone Gets $14 million in Funding
Luxury Drone Delivery: Matternet Partners with Mercedes-Benz
Matternet, the CA based developer of autonomous drone logistics systems, has partnered with Mercedes-Benz Vans to collaborate on an "integrated delivery solution" that will combine the Matternet drone with a Mercedez-Benz van. Mercedes-Benz Vans has made a "multimillion dollar investment" in the drone company, allowing them to be at the forefront of addressing the complex … [Read more...] about Luxury Drone Delivery: Matternet Partners with Mercedes-Benz
