Chinese unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) company, EHang unveiled the world's first electric, personal Autonomous Aerial Vehicle (AAV) today at CES. EHang claims that the EHang 184 "will achieve humanity's long-standing dream of easy, everyday flight for short-to-medium distances." The ready-to-fly AAV is a manned drone capable of flying automatically while carrying a passenger. … [Read more...] about EHang Announces a Drone That Can Fly You! First Autonomous Aerial Vehicle (AVV) announced at CES
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Ghost Drone Manufacturer EHANG Raises $42 Million Series B
EHANG, makers of the Ghost Drone has received an impressive $42 million Series B in order to accelerate its process of developing new technology and launching of new products. The investment round was dominated by GP Capital, and it also included representations by investors such as GGV Capital, PreAngel, ZhenFund, OFC, and Lebox Capital. EHANG is responsible for development … [Read more...] about Ghost Drone Manufacturer EHANG Raises $42 Million Series B
The Most Popular Chinese Drone Companies
(Source: South China Morning Post) Since 2006, China's DJI has gone from start-up to the world’s No 1 drone manufacturer. The company now has a 70 per cent share of the global civilian drone market and is also one of the world’s most highly priced start-ups, with some estimates giving it a valuation of as much as US$10 billion. DJI's great success has inspired many … [Read more...] about The Most Popular Chinese Drone Companies
NoFlyZone Lets You Establish A No-Fly Zone Over Your Property
(Source: techcrunch.com) If your first reaction to a drone flying over your house is getting out your M16 for some target practice, you can now opt for a less violent option. NoFlyZone.org lets you establish a no-fly zone over your property and a number of drone hardware and software firms have already promised to honor your request. Among the partners in this effort are … [Read more...] about NoFlyZone Lets You Establish A No-Fly Zone Over Your Property
Drones at CES 2015 Showcase UAV Technology’s Bright Future
CES 2015 garnered more buzz than any previous show in its 48-year history. Not just because of the record number of attendees (estimated at just under 200,000) but because, for the first time, there was an area dedicated to drones. Both established and new drone manufacturers were showing off (and, in some cases, flying) their latest models, making the unmanned systems area … [Read more...] about Drones at CES 2015 Showcase UAV Technology’s Bright Future
