The Startup Showdown is back this year at AUVSI's Xponential 2017 - an event you can't miss for the sheer "wow, really?" reactions that come from hearing about new technology from cutting-edge drone companies. The sixteen semi-finalists will be narrowed down to the top 3, during a closed door Knockout Round when competitors will pitch their companies to the panel of judges. … [Read more...] about The Startup Showdown is Back at AUVSI
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3 Steps to Getting a Job in the Drone Industry
Since Part 107 was implemented, it's easier than ever to get a commercial drone license. Getting a good job in the drone industry, however, can prove more difficult. If you're a student trying to break in to the industry or a seasoned professional looking for a career change, start planning to be the right candidate for a job from the beginning. #1. Choose Your Focus. The … [Read more...] about 3 Steps to Getting a Job in the Drone Industry
PrecisionHawk’s New CEO Just Might Be Their Next Secret Weapon
It's no news that commercial drone company PrecisionHawk is a leader in drone technology; they've been in the forefront of the industry since the company started in 2010. With an impressive client list of Fortune 500 companies and operations across the globe, PrecisionHawk has always had a number of weapons in its arsenal: strong leadership, good tech, and strategic … [Read more...] about PrecisionHawk’s New CEO Just Might Be Their Next Secret Weapon
Amazon’s New Patent Shows Packages Falling from the Sky
When it comes to drone delivery, Amazon has not been short of ideas - or patents. Since launching the drone delivery project, Amazon has come up with patents for bird-house like docking stations, drones hitching rides on the backs of trucks and buses, huge floating warehouses, and folding drone designs. The company has released special plans for a "federated airspace" model … [Read more...] about Amazon’s New Patent Shows Packages Falling from the Sky
The $84 Billion Market: Drone Powered Business Solutions
It seems that there is a new research report estimating the size of the drone market out every month - and the numbers just keep getting bigger. This new report from Grand View Research, Inc. is certainly ambitious in its scope. The report attempts to estimate not a market in drones themselves, but the quickly expanding market in drone software and services: drone powered … [Read more...] about The $84 Billion Market: Drone Powered Business Solutions
