A Jacksonville-based company has found a way to fly towards the top of the drone industry while keeping their feet – legally speaking – on the ground. Drone Aviation Corp. is developing the next generation of tethered UAVs – which are exactly what they sound like --- drones on a leash. As described by the company’s website, tethered drones are “designed to take off, hover … [Read more...] about Tethered Drones: Keeping Tech on a Smart Leash
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Billionaire Phillip Frost Leads Investment in Drone Company
from Biz Journals Miami Beach billionaire Phillip Frost is leading an $825,000 investment in Drone Aviation Holding Corp., the Jacksonville-based drone company recently announced. Frost, chairman and CEO of biotech and pharmaceutical company Opko Health, will also lead the drone company’s new strategic advisory board. The company did not disclose how much Frost invested, … [Read more...] about Billionaire Phillip Frost Leads Investment in Drone Company
TODAY Show – Feds Crack Down on ‘Shoot a Drone’ Gatherings
Video: A new twist on skeet shooting – using drones for target practice – has authorities turning up at some firing ranges to stop the practice. The Feds say the gatherings are illegal. NBC’s Kerry Sanders reports. First off, I am amazed and impressed that 'shoot a drone' gatherings are a thing. And after seeing it in action, I get it. I think skeet shooting is loads of … [Read more...] about TODAY Show – Feds Crack Down on ‘Shoot a Drone’ Gatherings
