The Drone Racing League (DRL) has announced further expansion plans that include a new media partnership, a new race venue and further support from title sponsor Allianz. The new race will take place on Saturday, June 16, at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, France. The French theme continues with the announcement of a new media partnership with national broadcaster … [Read more...] about DRL Expands into France With Media Partnership and New Race Venue
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French Police Use Drones to Catch Dangerous Drivers
Police in the Bordeaux area of south-west France are pioneering the use of drones for traffic monitoring. French highway police have issued hundreds of fines based on footage of dangerous drivers from above since the program took off in the summer. As drones slowly buzz their way into the world of law enforcement, most uses of the technology are applied after the fact - … [Read more...] about French Police Use Drones to Catch Dangerous Drivers
Tougher French Drone Laws Introduced
Tougher French drone laws are in the works, as France's parliament announced that a new set of laws for recreational drones will be enacted within a few weeks. France was the surprise leader in commercial drone investment at the beginning of this year. It is home to leading drone manufacturer Parrot as well as drone solutions company Delair-Tech; and until now the relatively … [Read more...] about Tougher French Drone Laws Introduced
Drone Volt Launches Drone to Locate and Destroy Asian Hornet
When drones encounter animals they normally end up on the losing side. Just look at the eagles being trained to take down stray UAVs, or what happens when an antelope takes a disliking to being watched from above. The bottom line is that most of the time, drones and wildlife simply shouldn't mix. It's an accident waiting to happen. But sometimes an accident is called for, … [Read more...] about Drone Volt Launches Drone to Locate and Destroy Asian Hornet
Where is the Top Country for Drone Investment? You’ll Be Surprised.
It's no news that investors are flocking to the drone industry - venture capital funding for drone startups topped $450 million last year.  And where is all of that money going?  The top country in the world right now for drone investment isn't China with it's strong manufacturing sector, Israel with it's military drone dominance, or the U.S. with drone applications.  According … [Read more...] about Where is the Top Country for Drone Investment? You’ll Be Surprised.
