Drone research reports vary in accuracy, but they do serve to indicate significant trends. Research reports published recently by Research and Markets estimate Europe's Defense and Security Drone Market at $1.66 Billion in 2018, with a healthy expected growth rate of almost 10% over the next 7 years. The report says that the European market for defense and security drones … [Read more...] about Europe’s Defense & Security Drones Market Was Over $1 Billion in 2018 – and It’s Growing
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Drones on Patrol: FLIR Soars with $48-million Defense Contract
An Oregon-based thermal imaging company may soon help mitigate the dangers of potential nuclear, biological or chemical attacks against the American military. FLIR systems recently announced winning a $48.1 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) in support … [Read more...] about Drones on Patrol: FLIR Soars with $48-million Defense Contract
Which Continent Will Lead the $20 Billion Drone Market in 2018?
A new drone market research report makes the largest and boldest prediction yet for the drone industry, which the report predicts will exceed $50 billion in the next 7 years. Researchers expect that North America will lead the market this year. "The North American region is estimated to lead the UAV market in 2018," say researchers. "The US and Canada are key countries … [Read more...] about Which Continent Will Lead the $20 Billion Drone Market in 2018?
What DOI Does with Hand-Me-Down Drones from DOD
The Department of Interior (DOI) is using hand-me-down drones from the Department of Defense (DOD) - and getting good value from them. The Federal Times reports that DOI’s "entire fleet of drones costs less than a single one of its manned aircraft," but they are performing dam inspections and wildlife surveys in a fraction of the time and at a fraction of the costs of … [Read more...] about What DOI Does with Hand-Me-Down Drones from DOD
Another Tool for Fighting Fires: Autonomous Air Tankers
Firefighters may soon get another tool in the drone arsenal, as Thrush Aircraft and Drone America from an alliance to begin development of the world's first autonomous air tanker. The Best of Planes and Drones Thrush Aircraft manufactures small manned planes; Drone America designs and manufactures commercial drones. "The new tanker is expected to blend Thrush’s large … [Read more...] about Another Tool for Fighting Fires: Autonomous Air Tankers
