While drones in plant agriculture are now well-established as a significant tool for managing resources, drones aren't as commonly utilized to manage livestock. Now, non-profit group Meat & Livestock Australia and leading drone services provider Aerodyne have announced a $5.1 million ‘Drone as a Silent Service’ R&D Program to study the issue. According to a press … [Read more...] about New Frontiers in Drones and Ag: Meat & Livestock Australia and Aerodyne Launch $5.1 Million R&D Program
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Drone Safety and Insurance Platform SkyWatch Scores $2 Million in Seed Funding
SkyWatch, a "data analysis, risk-assessment and active risk-reduction platform for the drone industry," has announced $2 million in a Seed round. The funding comes from F2 Capital, Verizon Ventures and Kaedan Capital with "participation of former senior insurance executives from companies like Axa and Liberty Mutual, and world-class leaders in the drone industry," says a … [Read more...] about Drone Safety and Insurance Platform SkyWatch Scores $2 Million in Seed Funding
Anywhere, Anytime: Wingtra Drones Map the Alps
The WingtraOne is an unusual drone, both in looks and functionality. A VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) design allows the WingtraOne to work in a wide variety of environments. Now xyHt reports that the Wingtra is being used to map the Alps. Swiss engineering firm Cavigelli Ingeniuere AG has been tasked with mapping Lumnezia, a Swiss Alpine valley, for the planning of a … [Read more...] about Anywhere, Anytime: Wingtra Drones Map the Alps
UPS Drivers Say No to Drones
Package delivery giant UPS has put major resources behind the development of new technologies like drone delivery and driverless vehicles. But UPS drivers may not be as enthusiastic about the changes. The Teamsters, the labor union representing UPS drivers, has called for a prohibition against the use of drones or driverless vehicles in their negotiations with United … [Read more...] about UPS Drivers Say No to Drones
UK Moves Ahead with Drones in Renewable Energy Sector
2009 is a long time ago in drone years - but that's when Scotland-based Cyberhawk performed their first drone inspection, one year after the company's start. Since then, the company says it has captured 25 more of the "world's firsts" for the drone industry: working with blue-chip energy companies in more than 25 countries on four continents. Now the world leader in … [Read more...] about UK Moves Ahead with Drones in Renewable Energy Sector
