How optimistic are stakeholders about the drone industry outlook for 2021? 2020 has been a year to remember, with ups and downs for everyone. We've seen drone conferences go remote, drone delivery expand with COVID, regulations shift and technologies change, and new players emerge as leaders in the industry. What's next? In our latest DRONELIFE Minute Survey, we asked our … [Read more...] about The Drone Industry Outlook for 2021 – Optimistic or Grim? DRONELIFE Minute Survey
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National Drone Safety Awareness Week is Nov. 16 – 22, 2020. What Will You Do to Participate?
Next week, November 16-22 2020, is the second annual National Drone Safety Awareness Week. Sponsored by the FAA, this is a week long opportunity to help create a drone community with high standards of safety and professionalism. This year's event is completely virtual - and there are many ways that you and your organization can participate and contribute. Whether you are an … [Read more...] about National Drone Safety Awareness Week is Nov. 16 – 22, 2020. What Will You Do to Participate?
North Dakota Has Invested Millions in Building Out Drone Infrastructure. Vantis is the Payoff.
The North Dakota drone industry just got a big advantage with Vantis, the nation’s first statewide UAS beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) network. "With Vantis’ unique statewide ecosystem supporting UAS, North Dakota is primed to become the nation’s epicenter of commercial UAS activity," says a press release. “North Dakota has a rich aviation history, and Vantis is a catalyst … [Read more...] about North Dakota Has Invested Millions in Building Out Drone Infrastructure. Vantis is the Payoff.
Ware Closes Funding Round: the Drone Solution for Warehouse Inventory Counting
The latest drone industry startup to score new funding is CA-based Ware, a technology startup deploying autonomous drones for warehouse inventory counting. The Ware funding, $2.5 million in seed-round funding, is heavily driven by drone industry insiders who recognize the potential market for warehouse applications. The Ware funding round was led by "UP Partners, with … [Read more...] about Ware Closes Funding Round: the Drone Solution for Warehouse Inventory Counting
Drone Hardware Sales, Q4 2020: 2 Surveys, 2 Different Stories
Drone manufacturers may have a hard time accurately forecasting hardware sales in Q4 of 2020. A lot can happen in a few months - especially in 2020. We asked our audience of drone professionals back in July if they planned on investing in new hardware this year - and we asked them again this month. The answers differ significantly between the two. There are a lot of … [Read more...] about Drone Hardware Sales, Q4 2020: 2 Surveys, 2 Different Stories
