Has the conflict had any noticeable effect upon DJI's drone market share? The latest report from Drone Industry Insights (DRONEII) answers the question, as the U.S.-China trade war continues, and with it the U.S. government's focus on Chinese-manufactured drone tech. As U.S. proposals like the American Drone Security Act and the publication of the U.S. Department of Defense … [Read more...] about Has the U.S. China-Trade War Changed DJI’s Drone Market Share? The Latest from Drone Industry Insights
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DJI Layoffs in Palo Alto, Office Will Remain Open
DJI layoffs in the Palo Alto office "reflect the company's evolving needs," says a company statement. "We have made the difficult decision to reduce staffing in our Palo Alto office to reflect the company's evolving needs. We thank the affected employees for their contributions and remain committed to our customers and partners in the U.S. market and around the world as we … [Read more...] about DJI Layoffs in Palo Alto, Office Will Remain Open
Airwards: Changing Hearts and Minds About Drones
By Dawn K. Zoldi, Guest Contributor As we all know, one of the toughest nuts to crack in helping the drone industry to “fly” is community acceptance. How can we change the hearts and minds of the public so that the average person views drones as being critically important to society - and not merely as scary airborne privacy-invading robots? Enter: … [Read more...] about Airwards: Changing Hearts and Minds About Drones
DroneTalks Academy: a Virtual Interactive Learning Platform
DroneTalks has launched a virtual, interactive learning platform to support the drone industry in Europe and around the world: DroneTalks Academy The drone industry is new, growing, and confusing to new comers. DroneTalks Academy organizers Eszter Kovacs and Lorenzo Murzilli are addressing the need to condense and clarify drone industry information for industry … [Read more...] about DroneTalks Academy: a Virtual Interactive Learning Platform
Why a Former Apple Executive’s Experience is Perfect for the Drone Industry Right Now: DroneUp’s New Hire
DroneUp's new hire is a retail powerhouse, a veteran of major names that include Apple, Under Armour, and Verizon. DRONELIFE talked to DroneUp's new Chief Strategy Officer about why his experience at Apple - he negotiated the first iPod, and managed the global retail iPhone business - is a perfect fit for the drone industry today. Smit is a professional whose CV reads like … [Read more...] about Why a Former Apple Executive’s Experience is Perfect for the Drone Industry Right Now: DroneUp’s New Hire