The Department of Homeland Security is looking for a few good drone startups. As part of an effort to connect with innovative industry, Homeland Security held an industry event last week in order to meet "nontraditional contractors" who might be able to provide the drone technology that they need. A notice posted on FedBizOpps said that Customs and Border Protection, the … [Read more...] about Homeland Security Seeks Drone Startups to Fund
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AUVSI Partners with States to Boost Drone Economy
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and The Aerospace States Association (ASA), an association of state Lieutenant Governors, have signed an agreement to help boost the economy across the country with drones. ASA is a non-profit formed in 1991 to promote a "state-based perspective" for federal aerospace policy, and to support state aerospace … [Read more...] about AUVSI Partners with States to Boost Drone Economy
What Could Hillary Have for the Drone Industry?
Last week, we looked at what a Trump presidency could mean for the drone industry. This week, we'll take a look at what Hillary might have in store for drones, based on her stated positions and the issues she supports. We're neutral parties - except for being firmly behind innovation and the drone business. Technology and Innovation Let's start with the positive: the … [Read more...] about What Could Hillary Have for the Drone Industry?
What a Trump Presidency Could Mean for the Drone Industry
News and Commentary. Whatever you're opinion of the election outcome, at DRONELIFE we're focused on the drone industry. Making a few projections based on the direction that the party and Mr. Trump have taken, here's our take on what a Trump presidency might mean for the drone industry; both the good and bad. Border Patrol If there's one thing that Mr. Trump has been … [Read more...] about What a Trump Presidency Could Mean for the Drone Industry
Teenager Raises $2.8 million for Drone Business
George Matus just graduated from high school in May, but he's going to skip college - he's been awarded a $100,000 Thiel fellowship to pursue his innovation instead - and he already knows what his first "real" job will be. His drone business launches today, after raising $2.8 million in seed funding. The company is called Teal, and it sells what it describes as "the world's … [Read more...] about Teenager Raises $2.8 million for Drone Business
