A major Chinese drones manufacturer is looking to make its mark in the inspection sector after completing a utility project in remote Bhutan. MMC deployed its latest professional-grade drone model, the A6 Plus hexacopter, to string power lines in the small Asian nation. Why use a drone? Towns and villages in Bhutan are located in some of the most rugged mountain terrains in … [Read more...] about MMC Drones Bring Electricity to Bhutan Villages
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Rain Resistant Drones Bring Power to Indonesia
Sponsored by MMC - While industrial drones for energy applications need flight endurance, reliability and a host of other features, Indonesia and many other Southeast Asian countries have another requirement: rain resistance. In many ways, drones are the perfect tool for power line stringing and inspection in Indonesia. It’s unique terrain – with over 18,000 counted … [Read more...] about Rain Resistant Drones Bring Power to Indonesia
Quest for Hydrogen Fueled Drones Continues
The creation of a commercial drone capable of more-the-30-minute flights has become the Holy Grail of the UAV industry. On Thursday, the Hydrogen Engine Center and Arcturus UAV announced a partnership to create a hydrogen-fueled drone engine for Arcturus’ T-20 fixed-wing drone model. The project is focused on research and development and company officials hope the fuel … [Read more...] about Quest for Hydrogen Fueled Drones Continues
Inside One of China’s Drone Factories: What Most Americans Never See [Video]
It's no secret that China is the top manufacturer of drones in the world. DJI, Yuneec, MMC, and even US-based drone company 3DR now run their manufacturing operations in China. What is it that makes Chinese drone factories the most competitive in the world? Roswell Flight Test Crew's Patrick “Lucidity” Sherman traveled across the Pacific to take a rare look inside one of … [Read more...] about Inside One of China’s Drone Factories: What Most Americans Never See [Video]
As Market for Recreational Drones becomes crowded, New Opportunities for Distributors of Commercial Drones
Sponsored by MMC - Amid wide reports that the market for recreational drones is faltering, drone operators and distributors flock to new opportunities in the explosive commercial drone market. As stricter government regulations and price cutting among major manufacturers have led to fears that the market for recreational drones has reached its peak, market reports continue … [Read more...] about As Market for Recreational Drones becomes crowded, New Opportunities for Distributors of Commercial Drones
