CyPhy Works burned through nearly $40m in funding before relaunching as Aria Insights at the start of 2019. The relaunch was an attempt to shift away from hardware and toward the management of aerial data. Then, in March, Aria Insights closed down in a move that was symbolic of consolidation in the industry. Thermal imaging specialist FLIR has announced that it will be … [Read more...] about FLIR Salvages Tethered Drone Tech from Aria Insights
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CyPhy Works, Aria Insights Closes its Doors: Consolidation in Drone Manufacturing Continues
US-based drone manufacturer Aria Insights, formerly CyPhy Works, has closed its doors for good. (Shoutout to The Robot Report who was first to publish the news.) Former CEO Lance Vanden Brook confirmed the news, answering DRONELIFE's request with a brief statement: "Aria Insights has ceased operations effective March 21, 2019." It's a short epitaph to a good company, and … [Read more...] about CyPhy Works, Aria Insights Closes its Doors: Consolidation in Drone Manufacturing Continues
Drone Company CyPhy Relaunches as Aria Insights
Massachusetts-based CyPhy Works has spun off into a new company dedicated to autonomous, robotic “teammates” via artificial intelligence. Aria Insights launched this week, promising a new dedication to “harnessing data collected by drones and keeping users safe in the process.” The CyPhy teams is bringing year’s of UAS experience to the table, having already made a name … [Read more...] about Drone Company CyPhy Relaunches as Aria Insights
TC Disrupt Recap: Drone Heavyweights Share Thoughts on Industry Progress
September has been a mad month for drone news. Hot on the heels of DJI's latest drone release came Interdrone, a gathering of the industry's best and brightest for a few days in Las Vegas. Plenty of partnership announcements and products were unveiled. At the same time, TC Disrupt was underway in San Fransisco. Although not totally drone focused, there was one event that … [Read more...] about TC Disrupt Recap: Drone Heavyweights Share Thoughts on Industry Progress
UPS Drivers Say No to Drones
Package delivery giant UPS has put major resources behind the development of new technologies like drone delivery and driverless vehicles. But UPS drivers may not be as enthusiastic about the changes. The Teamsters, the labor union representing UPS drivers, has called for a prohibition against the use of drones or driverless vehicles in their negotiations with United … [Read more...] about UPS Drivers Say No to Drones
