Researchers from The Entrepreneurs Network have published a paper outlining what the U.K. drone industry needs "unlock the £42bn “drone dividend” by 2030." In "Digitise the Skies," researchers suggest the the U.K. invest £10m "in making recreational aircraft visible to drones" which "would remove major barrier to innovation and set stage for 420,000% return," says … [Read more...] about Make All Recreational Aircraft “Electronically Conspicuous”: Researchers Outline What the U.K. Drone Industry Needs
Commercial Drones
Wireless Power for Drones: Meet the Company Who Wants to Change the Battery Game
Battery life is a limiting factor for commercial drones. This technology company wants to dispatch wireless power for drones. By Jim Magill A company that uses its proprietary wireless-power technology to handle complex logistics issues in the retail and warehousing industry sectors hopes to adapt that technology to be able to power small drones, without the need for … [Read more...] about Wireless Power for Drones: Meet the Company Who Wants to Change the Battery Game
Counter Drone Solutions: Citadel Adds to the Lineup
Citadel Defense Improves Counter Drone Solutions - more choices, more capabilities. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Trusted security specialist Citadel Defense has added to their intelligence and counter-unmanned aircraft systems lineup with a set of new solutions under the Titan imprint. The Titan line of CUAS solutions combines the latest in artificial … [Read more...] about Counter Drone Solutions: Citadel Adds to the Lineup
Dual-Use Drone Technology: Closing the Gap Between Military and Commercial Applications
Dual-use drone technology offers new opportunities for drone service providers, manufacturers, and both military and commercial customers. The following is a guest post by Edmond Hennessy, CEO Performance Marketing Group (PMGResults). DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. The previously clear lines between Defense and Commercial technology … [Read more...] about Dual-Use Drone Technology: Closing the Gap Between Military and Commercial Applications
AirMap LAANC Capability Off-Line: Company Not Currently Listed as FAA Provider
The AirMap LAANC capability appears to be off-line currently, and the company name does not appear at this time on the FAA's list of approved providers. (Image below from FAA website.) In a drone pilot chatroom last Friday, Lead Drone Pro for the FAA Safety Team in North Texas Adrian Doko mentioned that several service providers had reached out to the Safety Team with … [Read more...] about AirMap LAANC Capability Off-Line: Company Not Currently Listed as FAA Provider
