US-based drone manufacturer Aria Insights, formerly CyPhy Works, has closed its doors for good. (Shoutout to The Robot Report who was first to publish the news.) Former CEO Lance Vanden Brook confirmed the news, answering DRONELIFE's request with a brief statement: "Aria Insights has ceased operations effective March 21, 2019." It's a short epitaph to a good company, and … [Read more...] about CyPhy Works, Aria Insights Closes its Doors: Consolidation in Drone Manufacturing Continues
Drone Manufacturing
Tariffs with a Capital T: How the Trade War with China is Affecting the Drone Community
The following is a guest post from John Saginario: FPV flyer, writer and host of the Wild Flyers podcast. As drone racing season heats up, along with the weather in most parts of the U.S., pilots nationwide are getting their quads in shape for fun and competition. Often, that means buying new parts to fix what's frequently smashed into the ground at breakneck … [Read more...] about Tariffs with a Capital T: How the Trade War with China is Affecting the Drone Community
A Drone Built to Secure Facilities: OEM Drone Manufacturer MMC Brings Charging Pile Design to the Skies
Leading Chinese drone manufacturer MMC has developed a custom drone for a U.S. security firm. A customized drone with charging pile design A U.S.-based drone supplier has been developing a patrol drone for safeguarding factories and houses - and they found the right OEM partner with MMC, the only manufacturer to adopt charging pile technology. Charging pile technology … [Read more...] about A Drone Built to Secure Facilities: OEM Drone Manufacturer MMC Brings Charging Pile Design to the Skies
The US Marines Just Created a 3D Printed Drone – Which Cost 200X Less
Drone manufacturing may have been revolutionized this week. Design software and services company Autodesk and the US Marine Corps (USMC) have announced a successful project to create new military drones using 3D printing technology. The new drone, nicknamed "Scout," is a small fixed-wing surveillance drone. It can snap apart into four or five parts and be carried in a … [Read more...] about The US Marines Just Created a 3D Printed Drone – Which Cost 200X Less
DJI Announces New Leadership
DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, announced today the appointment of Roger Luo as President of the company. Luo was previously the Vice President of Operations. Luo's focus will be the expansion of DJI's international business as he takes over day to day operations of the manufacturing giant. “DJI now has over 11,000 staff worldwide, with offices in 17 cities … [Read more...] about DJI Announces New Leadership
