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The DOI Memo on Blue sUAS: American Drone Alliance Responds

July 20, 2021 by Miriam McNabb 11 Comments

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The American Drone Alliance, a group comprised of U.S.-based drone manufacturers and Blue sUAS providers Skydio and Teal with European-based open software platform Auterion, have published a response to the Financial Times article releasing a DOI memo critical of Blue sUAS solutions. The DOI memo complained that Blue sUAS solutions did not meet their department's needs, … [Read more...] about The DOI Memo on Blue sUAS: American Drone Alliance Responds

Censys: Made in the U.S. Fixed Wing Drones for BVLOS Flight

May 28, 2021 by Miriam McNabb 19 Comments

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Florida-based Censys Technologies manufactures made in the U.S. fixed wing drones - designed to push drone capabilities beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).  DRONELIFE speaks with co-founder Trevor Perrott on BVLOS flight, manufacturing in the U.S., and what surprises him about the commercial drone industry. Censys was founded in 2017 by a group of aerospace engineers at … [Read more...] about Censys: Made in the U.S. Fixed Wing Drones for BVLOS Flight

5 Commercial Drones Made in the U.S.

April 14, 2021 by Miriam McNabb 15 Comments

The commercial drone industry is booming - and if your company is looking for made-in-the-usa hardware, we've compiled a list of 5 commercial drones made in the U.S. to start with. By DRONELIFE Staff Writer Jim Magill With all of the drama engendered by the U.S trade war with China and concerns over potential national security issues, many drone enthusiasts and commercial … [Read more...] about 5 Commercial Drones Made in the U.S.

Skydio Investment Soars by Another $170 Million

March 1, 2021 by Miriam McNabb 10 Comments

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Funding for U.S. drone manufacturers has just broken through another record, as Skydio investment soars by a $170 million Series D round.  The Series D round was led by Andreessen Horowitz's Growth Fund. The announcement is the latest chapter in the stunning Skydio story.  Introduced in 2019, Skydio's autonomous platform was breakthrough technology for the industry.  For the … [Read more...] about Skydio Investment Soars by Another $170 Million

Drones Made in the U.S.: Meet Skyfish.ai, the Montana Manufacturer Producing World Class Drones for Engineering

January 18, 2021 by Miriam McNabb 24 Comments

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How a professor of computer science, a high-tech CEO and an RC hobbyist developed some of the most accurate drones for engineering on the market – in Montana. Skyfish.ai was started in 2014 – but until today, when the company announced the formal launch of their platform, they’ve been operating under the radar. That’s stealth mode for the drone industry: but not for their … [Read more...] about Drones Made in the U.S.: Meet Skyfish.ai, the Montana Manufacturer Producing World Class Drones for Engineering

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