The 2018 Hurricane season is already off to a deadly start, and disaster response teams are honing their preparations. Drones have become a critical part of disaster preparation, response, and rebuild. While many Floridians are getting ready to evacuate, Miami-based Airborne Response is getting ready to fly. The following is a press release from Airborne Response. As … [Read more...] about Miami-Based Airborne Response Gets Ready for Hurricane Michael
Insurance Drones
After the Storm: How Drones Help in Disaster Recovery
There's no question that drones are a powerful humanitarian tool. In disasters from wildfires to hurricanes, drones can help during an event. But it may be during the long slog of recovery that drones provide the most benefit; helping people get back in their homes. During a disaster like the Houston hurricanes this year, drones proved invaluable in assessing road … [Read more...] about After the Storm: How Drones Help in Disaster Recovery
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
PrecisionHawk Secures $75 Million: What That Means for the Rest of the Drone Industry
Leading enterprise drone solution company PrecisionHawk has just secured a $75 million round of funding. It's a win that has major significance for the company and the entire drone industry. This latest round is funded by a diverse group of venture and strategic investors. CEO Michael Chasen says that all of the company's previous investors came back, and new investors … [Read more...] about PrecisionHawk Secures $75 Million: What That Means for the Rest of the Drone Industry
Dial a Drone to Walk You Home: UK Insurance Co Introduces “Fleetlights”
UK insurance company Direct Line wants people to feel safer at night - so it's launched a street light drone prototype, which could walk you home and light your way in dark areas at night. The drones are part of a series of experiments that Direct Line is carrying out to promote projects that improve people's everyday lives. The "Fleetlights" service is comprised of a … [Read more...] about Dial a Drone to Walk You Home: UK Insurance Co Introduces “Fleetlights”
