The Kathmandu Post reports that drone manufacturer DJI is set to expand in Latin America - focused on the commercial sector. The Chinese manufacturer is the undisputed global leader in the consumer drone market, with estimates of their market share ranging from 50% to a whopping 70%. Increasingly, DJI's drones have entered the prosumer market- and in Latin America, the … [Read more...] about DJI Expanding in Latin America
Commercial drone industry
Jobs in the Drone Industry: Who Gets Hired, and Why?
The drone industry can be fickle. While some drone companies have suffered through widely publicized failures - and consequent layoffs - in the last year, many are thriving. With new customers, new products, and new funding some drone companies are expanding rapidly: but finding the right staff to support that growth can be a challenge. Massachusetts based drone … [Read more...] about Jobs in the Drone Industry: Who Gets Hired, and Why?
“Drone as a Service” Company Measure Raises $15 million
Measure, the nation’s leading Drone as a Service® operator, announced today that it has raised $15 million in Series B financing with LionTree Advisors acting as the financial advisor. Cognizant Technology Solutions joined the company's original investors. Measure has an innovative business model: it has created anational network of licensed pilots who "provide turnkey … [Read more...] about “Drone as a Service” Company Measure Raises $15 million
How and Where to Invest in the Drone Industry
Drones are big business. Regardless of how you slice the research, the drone market is projected to be worth billions in the next five years, with a compound annual growth rate of over 10%. But with most drone companies still in the startup stage, how can your average investor take advantage of the booming industry? Here are three ways to invest in drones now. Invest in … [Read more...] about How and Where to Invest in the Drone Industry
5 Skills You Need to Get a Drone Job
With the enactment of Part 107, the US expects thousands of new commercial drone operators to enter the market this year. The FAA predicts that 90% of those new operators will be small businesses. Even with extensive flight experience and an FAA certificate, how can drone businesses stand out among the competition? At our sister site, JobForDrones, we see hundreds of … [Read more...] about 5 Skills You Need to Get a Drone Job
