U.S. -based commercial drone manufacturer Harris Aerial has just launched a gas and electric hybrid cargo drone for extended flight capabilities. The Carrier H4 Hybrid is not Harris Aerial's first offering. The company provides heavy lift drones able to carry sophisticated sensors to universities and research institutions in overseas markets without weight-based (over 55 … [Read more...] about US Manufacturer Harris Aerial Launches New Hybrid Gas Electric Drone
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5 Ways to Make Money with Your Drone – Even on the Ground
The drone industry is ramping up fast - and demand for commercial drone operators is on the rise. It can take time, though, for a new drone business to build up its customer base. So how do you make money with your drone even when you're not out flying for clients? Here are 5 ways to use your drone expertise to keep your business flying between gigs. Provide Support. … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Make Money with Your Drone – Even on the Ground
SenseFly to Unveil eBee Plus with Survey Grade Mapping
Parrot's commercial drone company senseFly has announced that they will unveil the eBee Plus system next week at the InterGEO conference in Hamburg, Germany. The new eBee Plus system enhances eBee's existing fixed-wing commercial drones, industry leaders in many applications including agriculture. The new system adds a photogrammetry-optimised RGB sensor and next-gen flight … [Read more...] about SenseFly to Unveil eBee Plus with Survey Grade Mapping
Let the Countdown Begin: One Year to Drone Delivery
A year ago, the Australian startup Flirtey made the first ever drone delivery in the U.S., working with NASA and the FAA to test the delivery of medical supplies to a remote medical center in Virginia. Since then, Flirtey has successfully tested both the first urban drone delivery - performed in Hawthorn, NV near the company's Reno headquarters - and the first "ship to … [Read more...] about Let the Countdown Begin: One Year to Drone Delivery
