A new study by the Pew Research Center indicates that younger Americans are growing more accepting of drones - while a majority still feel drones should not be flown around private homes. A Pew Research Center survey indicates that 8% of Americans say they own a drone , and more than half have seen a drone flying. However, "Americans vary in how they react to the sight of a … [Read more...] about How Most Americans Feel About Drones: The Pew Research Study
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Five Biggest Commercial Drone Trends of 2017 and the Challenges Ahead
Last year at this time, I reflected back on the news and trends of the commercial drone markets of 2016 and wrote about the mixed state of affairs ahead for 2017. Throughout the year, I offered my perspective on how the drone industry was still motivated by hype and how assessing forward momentum required hard data on the performance of the various sectors of the industry. To … [Read more...] about Five Biggest Commercial Drone Trends of 2017 and the Challenges Ahead
Boeing and MIT Build New Wind Tunnel for Drones and Other Aerospace Ideas
Aerospace giant Boeing will act as the lead donor in an $18 million project allowing MIT to construct a new, updated wind tunnel. The replacement of the 79-year-old Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel with a new facility will be "the largest and most advanced academic wind tunnel in the United States," says an MIT announcement. The new facility will be operated by the MIT … [Read more...] about Boeing and MIT Build New Wind Tunnel for Drones and Other Aerospace Ideas
Setting Realistic Growth Prospects for the Drone Market
Guest post by Colin Snow — I believe three of the biggest misconceptions in the drone industry is how fast it will grow, which sectors will grow, and which ones will lag. No one disagrees that drones—both consumer and professional—represent a new and emerging market. Drone market forecasts abound. We currently track 73 independent companies that provide market … [Read more...] about Setting Realistic Growth Prospects for the Drone Market
Take a Look at Trump’s Border Wall From Above
Don't you love it when a plan comes together? Footage has been released by the US Customs and Border Protection recently, showing some lovely drone shots of prototypes of President Trump’s border wall in San Diego. But in highlighting the wall that will "stop drugs from pouring into this country", the video also shows how easy it could be for dealers to take the aerial … [Read more...] about Take a Look at Trump’s Border Wall From Above
