In the last few years, US drone companies have gained significant ground. Among those companies is American Robotics, which in January 2021 became the first company to be approved by the FAA to operate automated drones without any human beings on-site. DRONELIFE discussed the resurgence of US drone companies and new developments in autonomous flight with American Robotics CEO … [Read more...] about American Robotics and the Resurgence of U.S. Drone Companies [DRONELIFE Exclusive]
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ALTI: BVLOS Flight Could Mean Fixed-Wing Drones Come into their Own
The largest commercial drone manufacturer in South Africa, ALTi, says that the day of the fixed-wing, VTOL drone could be here. In a piece titled "What is BVLOS and What Does it Mean to Commercial Drone Users," the company points out that flight beyond visual line of sight represents a significant change, not only in regulations but for the development of drone … [Read more...] about ALTI: BVLOS Flight Could Mean Fixed-Wing Drones Come into their Own