Dan Gettinger Arthur Holland Michel at the Center for the Study of the the Drone at Bard College have published an excellent analysis of FAA drone registration data the provides confirmation to some commonly held opinions as well as surprising insights. The analysis covers both hobbyist and non-hobbyist segments. It is a data driven report that identifies which drone are being … [Read more...] about DJI Is a Leader – Detailed Analysis of FAA Data Provides Key Drone Market Insights
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Aerovironment: Military Tested Tools Expand to Commercial Space
CA-based AeroVironment, a global name in drones, tactical missile systems and electric vehicle charging and test systems announced a new product at AUVSI's Xponential conference this week. The Snipe Nano Quad is a miniature (“Class 0”) drone designed to support close-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. The first U.S. government customer delivery of … [Read more...] about Aerovironment: Military Tested Tools Expand to Commercial Space
Airbus Makes Move into Commericial Drone Space with “Airbus Aerial”
Airbus today announced the launch of a new commercial drone start-up, named Airbus Aerial, that will focus on developing new imagery services. These services will leverage technology that Airbus has developed over the years and uses with satellites and complement that with imaging from drones and other high altitude aircraft. “Through Airbus Aerial, we are uniquely positioned … [Read more...] about Airbus Makes Move into Commericial Drone Space with “Airbus Aerial”
The New Tech Coming Out of China: An Interview With MMC
The city of Shenzhen, China is a powerhouse of drone engineering and manufacturing. We spoke with the President and CEO of leading commercial drone manufacturer MMC, Zhihui Lu, to find out what new developments are on the horizon and what he sees in store for the industry in 2017. DRONELIFE's Harry McNabb had the opportunity to visit MMC's sleek new offices … [Read more...] about The New Tech Coming Out of China: An Interview With MMC
Is the Commercial Drone Market the Fix Manufacturers are Hoping For?
News and Commentary. In the last two years, drone manufacturers across the globe have announced that they intend to shift their markets away from the fiercely competitive consumer market towards what they hope is the more profitable realm of commercial drones. But is the commercial drone market the answer to a falling profit margin? Maybe. 3DR was the first to admit … [Read more...] about Is the Commercial Drone Market the Fix Manufacturers are Hoping For?
