(Source: Forbes) China’s once obscure brands have been making inroads around the world in the past several years. When it comes to PCs, there’s Lenovo. In smartphones, it also has Huawei or, if you live in Asia, Xiaomi. And then there’s the new but fast-growing market for drones. China’s champ is easily DJI, the world-leading supplier of consumer drones that’s won a big … [Read more...] about China Billionaire Wants To Help Drones’ Lift
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Three Quick Takes On FAA Partnerships With CNN, PrecisionHawk And BNSF
(Source: Forbes) Today the FAA announced a partnership with three companies for expanded unmanned aircraft operations. The initiative, called the Pathfinder Program is intended to help the FAA determine if and how drone operations can be expanded in the United States. Through the program, CNN will be researching how visual line-of-sight operations might be used for … [Read more...] about Three Quick Takes On FAA Partnerships With CNN, PrecisionHawk And BNSF
Drones Will Speed Relief After Nepal Earthquake
(Source: Forbes) The use of unmanned drones will greatly speed relief efforts following the enormous earthquake in Nepal last week. Disaster relief teams in Nepal have encountered serious difficulty assisting people given the enormous damage caused by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake, as well as ongoing bad weather in the region. Global Medic, a Canadian charity that … [Read more...] about Drones Will Speed Relief After Nepal Earthquake
Nuts and Bolts: How Will Drone Delivery Actually Work?
The drone geek world is all atwitter following the recent announcement that retailer Amazon.com obtained FAA approval to test delivery drones. And yes, this will change everything we know about online shopping and package logistics. But we’re only now in the baby-steps phase that will lead to that shining moment when an Amazon Prime Air drone buzzes to your doorstep with the … [Read more...] about Nuts and Bolts: How Will Drone Delivery Actually Work?
Amazon And Google Delivery Drones Will Likely Fly In Europe First
(Source: Forbes) Recent developments in European aviation regulations mean that innovators like Amazon, Google and DHL will likely find a more permissive environment in Europe than in America. That environment makes it increasingly likely that Amazon and their competitor’s first delivery drone flights will be taking place in Europe, not in America Europe’s claim to … [Read more...] about Amazon And Google Delivery Drones Will Likely Fly In Europe First
