While China dominates much of the drone manufacturing discussion, and a new drone software and data company seems to appear every day in the US, Europe's drone industry doesn't always get the play it should. But with many European countries offering industry-supporting regulations, a robust appetite for commercial drone applications, and an innovative research and academic … [Read more...] about The Top 5 European Drone Companies to Watch
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Parrot Responds to DJI Spark with Big Discounts on Consumer Drones
Perhaps in response to yet another game-changer from DJI, French manufacturer Parrot has moved to slash its prices across its consumer drone range. Over the summer months customers can buy the Bebop 2 and the Disco FPV at discount prices. Now that the DJI Spark has shifted the bottom end of the drone market, other manufacturers are having to rethink their pricing strategy. … [Read more...] about Parrot Responds to DJI Spark with Big Discounts on Consumer Drones
Parrot Repurposes Consumer Models for Commercial Market
French drone manufacturer Parrot has taken an interesting sideways step into the commercial market this week. The company has announced that two of its latest consumer drones are being repurposed to meet the needs of professionals in agriculture, mapping and inspection, for industries ranging from construction to real estate. Parrot announced that more than a third of its … [Read more...] about Parrot Repurposes Consumer Models for Commercial Market
7 Consumer Drone Companies to Watch in 2017
The consumer drone industry is at an interesting point in its evolution in 2017. It's hardly a crossroads, but there's certainly been a slowdown of sorts over the last twelve months. On the one hand, the market for recreational sales continues to grow, but on the other, a number of major manufacturers, including GoPro, Ehang, Yuneec, Parrot and 3D Robotics, have had to cut … [Read more...] about 7 Consumer Drone Companies to Watch in 2017
Is the Commercial Drone Market the Fix Manufacturers are Hoping For?
News and Commentary. In the last two years, drone manufacturers across the globe have announced that they intend to shift their markets away from the fiercely competitive consumer market towards what they hope is the more profitable realm of commercial drones. But is the commercial drone market the answer to a falling profit margin? Maybe. 3DR was the first to admit … [Read more...] about Is the Commercial Drone Market the Fix Manufacturers are Hoping For?
