Not that long ago, the industry was dominated by bold forecasts (and VC investment) projecting enormous adoption rates and a huge rise of the number of drones in operation. In reality, the more ambitious projects have been slower to get going than some predicted. Amazon's Prime delivery service is still more Youtube marketing than substance; Uber's aerial taxi vision has … [Read more...] about 3 Technologies That Could Transform Future Drone Operations
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Toro Invests in GreenSight Agronomics to Integrate Drones and Irrigation Systems
Agriculture is one of the top verticals for the drone industry. A study by the Farm Journal says that about thirty percent of farmers in the US are already using drone technology; another 30 percent say they'll use them this year. Market reports put the value of the agriculture sector at over $2 billion in the next few years. The ROI for the sector is already clear - and … [Read more...] about Toro Invests in GreenSight Agronomics to Integrate Drones and Irrigation Systems
Why Drone Rental Centers are the Future of Commercial Drones
The adoption of commercial drones is skyrocketing. Research estimates of the commercial drone market vary from $2 billion to $20 billion: but however you measure it, the market is huge and growing. Enterprise adoption offers some barriers to entry. Industrial drones can be an expensive investment for companies not yet convinced about the ROI of a drone program. Businesses … [Read more...] about Why Drone Rental Centers are the Future of Commercial Drones
Drone Manufacturers Seek Partners to Participate in UAS Integration Pilot Program
Manufacturers, including market leader DJI, are seeking state, local and tribal government partners to participate in the UAS Integration Pilot Program. The Pilot Program introduced earlier this month calls for state, local and tribal governments to work with industry partners to propose drone programs in their communities. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will … [Read more...] about Drone Manufacturers Seek Partners to Participate in UAS Integration Pilot Program
5 Drone Applications Legal in Europe – But Not in the US
The drone industry isn't limited by technology. The technology exists to use drones to carry people, things, and tools: the variety of payloads and hardware available is stunning. But not all of this technology can be used. Commercial applications are limited primarily by regulations. Drone regulations in heavily utilized airspace are critical to ensure the safety of the … [Read more...] about 5 Drone Applications Legal in Europe – But Not in the US
