Flyability today announced the release of Elios, the world's first commercial collision-tolerant Drone. Flyability has a different take on drones; they are flying drones but are housed in a spherical protective cage. The design was inspired by insects and is designed to be used for the indoor inspection of complex or cramped spaces. DroneLife sat down with Patrick … [Read more...] about Elios, Flyability’s New Drone for Inspecting Places that You Don’t Want to Be
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‘Drones for Good’ Winner Tackles Glacier Rescue
A UAV company internationally recognized for making “Drones for Good” is now partnering with mountain rescue teams to – well -- do some good. Swiss dronemaker Flyability is teaming up with rescue workers at the Zermatt Glacier region in the Swiss Alps to explore inaccessible mountain crevasses as high as 11,000 feet -- demonstrating how drones might be used to find climbers … [Read more...] about ‘Drones for Good’ Winner Tackles Glacier Rescue
As U.S. Dithers, Rivals Get a Head Start on Drones
(Source: Reuters.com) Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are a hot ticket in Silicon Valley, but U.S. government dithering over regulations has given overseas companies a head-start in figuring out how best to exploit them. Global spending on drones could add up to close to $100 billion over the next decade, with commercial uses - from farming and filming to … [Read more...] about As U.S. Dithers, Rivals Get a Head Start on Drones
Drone Buzz Grows Around the World
While the FAA and drone users in the US continue to engage in regulatory tug-of-war, the growth of the UAV sector is making progress across the globe. Whether it’s a “drone scare” in France, better aerial mapping in Italy or even a drone-sparked Balkan brouhaha, the presence of UAVs on the world stage is likely to be a sign of progress as well as a source of governmental … [Read more...] about Drone Buzz Grows Around the World
Rescue Drone That Can Search Buildings Wins $1 Million Prize
(Source: engadget.com) A clever, bizarre-looking drone that may one day save your butt has won a million bucks in the UAE's Drones for Good competition. Flyability's GimBall has the unusual ability to squeeze into tight indoor spaces and search for potential disaster victims, thanks to its geodesic design. The entire UAV is effectively a two-prop, electronically stabilized … [Read more...] about Rescue Drone That Can Search Buildings Wins $1 Million Prize
