Parrot, one of the pioneers in the drone space and a major supplier of drones worldwide, recently won a contract with the Swiss Armed forces to provide micro drones as part of the "Swiss Mini UAV Program" (Swiss MUAV). Parrot reported that their ownership and expertise of the senseFly division - known for their iconic eBee fixed wing - was helpful in getting the contract, … [Read more...] about Parrot Chosen By Swiss Army to Supply Micro-Drones
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The Coronavirus Effect: Drone Manufacturers Suffer Production Delays Worldwide
Drone manufacturers around the world are struggling to meet production schedules as the coronavirus continues to impact Chinese manufacturing systems. U.S.-based Skydio assembles drones in the U.S.: but the company is suffering from the supply-chain disruption caused by the slowdown in manufacturing of the component parts. Advance customers of the sought-after Skydio Beacon … [Read more...] about The Coronavirus Effect: Drone Manufacturers Suffer Production Delays Worldwide
DRONEII: DJI is Number 1, Check Out Number 2 – and Will the Proposed Drone Security Act Change Anything?
DJI is the undisputed leading manufacturer in the drone industry, in the U.S. and globally. Research from DroneII indicates who holds spots 2 - 10: and evaluates the impact that the proposed American Drone Security Act would have on the U.S. market. Guest Post: This article published with permission from our friends at DroneII, Drone Industry Insights. Article … [Read more...] about DRONEII: DJI is Number 1, Check Out Number 2 – and Will the Proposed Drone Security Act Change Anything?
Sources Say Drone Maker Ehang Plans U.S. IPO
It's always hard to tell what's happening with Chinese drone manufacturer Ehang, but the latest news seems to indicate they're poised to be major players in urban air mobility - and ready for a U.S. IPO. The company first received major buzz in 2016, when they unveiled a prototype of the Ehang 184 passenger drone. Since then, the company - which also makes a recreational … [Read more...] about Sources Say Drone Maker Ehang Plans U.S. IPO
From Startup to Empire: The Evolution of DJI Drones
The following is a guest post by Ali Crane of Dr. Drone, Canada's first DJI Store. Similar to the evolution of the Smartphone, personal computer, and internet, drones have quickly grown from a DIY hobby to a mainstream technology used all over the world. Fast-paced innovation has made today’s drones smaller, safer, and more affordable than ever, while flight features and … [Read more...] about From Startup to Empire: The Evolution of DJI Drones
