As the commercial drone industry expands, so do the services and tools that make any business work. Drone insurance has been growing right along side the industry, evolving to accommodate the specific needs of commercial operators. On-demand liability coverage, special equipment coverage, insurance through advocacy groups, and other offerings abound. The new partnership … [Read more...] about Good Pilots Pay Less: InsurTech Startup SkyWatch Announces Partnership with STARR
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Women to Watch in UAS in 2018: The Search is On!
WomenandDrones, the site celebrating and inspiring women in the drone industry, has opened the 2018 Women to Watch search for nominations. The annual program honors women who impact the drone industry "through achievements in technology, business, government relations, advocacy, research, journalism, education, agriculture and more," says WomenandDrones. "We’re searching … [Read more...] about Women to Watch in UAS in 2018: The Search is On!
Drone Security System Airspace Scores $20 Million in Funding
As drones become big news, so do systems to avoid them. Investment in drone defense has increased as a range of stakeholders from federal agencies and airports to stadiums and office buildings look for solutions. San Francisco-based Airspace Systems Inc. has just scored $20-million from a Series A funding round led by Singtel Innov8 the venture capital arm of Singtel, with … [Read more...] about Drone Security System Airspace Scores $20 Million in Funding
Kittyhawk Shares Insights on Most Popular Drone Models
As part of Kittyhawk's new Insights series, the team is delving into data from 3 years of drone flights using its platform to try and figure out what "normal" looks like. Information from single pilots, large-scale enterprises and everything in between is being sifted through to answer some of the drone industry's fundamental questions. The Drone Industry's Most Popular … [Read more...] about Kittyhawk Shares Insights on Most Popular Drone Models
The FAA’s New Aerospace Forecast: Drone Industry Predictions
The FAA has released the newest Aerospace Forecast, and there is no surprise that major growth is predicted for the drone industry. The Unmanned Aircraft Systems section of the Forecast reflects both concerns and optimism for the sector. The FAA says that while "robust growth" in the sector and the introduction of UAS into the NAS "has opened up numerous possibilities, it … [Read more...] about The FAA’s New Aerospace Forecast: Drone Industry Predictions
