Answering questions about a new industry is challenging: data can be hard to come by. Media guesses range from "game over" to "billion dollar growth industry." That's why DroneDeploy's industry report has value: with a five year history and a robust client list, the leading drone mapping platform is in a position to gather data from their customers and compare it over … [Read more...] about The Commercial Drone Industry: Bubble Burst, or Billion Dollar Industry? What the Data Says
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African Drone Forum: Drones One Piece of a Much Bigger Technology Revolution in Africa
Ground-breaking drone programs abound in Africa, with applications including medical delivery, precision agriculture, flood management, and insect control. At the African Drone Forum today, it is clear that the goals of participating countries and companies are far greater than individual humanitarian projects, however valuable. African nations, including Drone Forum host … [Read more...] about African Drone Forum: Drones One Piece of a Much Bigger Technology Revolution in Africa
Drone Company PrecisionHawk Names New CEO
Drone company PrecisionHawk has survived 10 years in the industry, evolving from a manufacturer of an iconic fixed wing to its current position as a drone software and services provider. Through the years, PrecisionHawk has taken many leadership positions in the industry, working closely with the FAA on flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and other areas of drone … [Read more...] about Drone Company PrecisionHawk Names New CEO
2020 Drone Industry Predictions: Experts Weigh In – and Disagree
2019 was a year of change and progress for the drone industry. What comes next - more consolidation and an industry slow down, or more exciting innovation and industry expansion? We asked some of the industry's leading voices for their 2020 predictions. DRONELIFE asked participants to comment on 3 important questions- and the variety of answers may surprise you. Read on … [Read more...] about 2020 Drone Industry Predictions: Experts Weigh In – and Disagree
Passenger Drone Company Ehang Announces IPO
Passenger drone company Ehang has been fascinating the drone industry for years, since the company first introduced a passenger drone prototype at CES in January of 2016, after winning over $50 million in venture capital in 2015. In 2017, rumors of financial difficulties (which the company said were untrue) dogged Ehang - but in recent years, Ehang has scored a series of … [Read more...] about Passenger Drone Company Ehang Announces IPO