One of the most dangerous and unpleasant effects of extreme weather is a loss of power across large areas. Florida Power & Light is accustomed to the problem - and they're finding new ways to deal with it. The power company has received an FAA waiver to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and to use the drones to quickly identify downed lines. It's a great use for … [Read more...] about Drones Get the Lights Back on Faster for Florida Communities
Percepto
Fully Automated Drone Solutions and 5G Networks are a Game Changing Combination
A DRONELIFE Exlusive interview with Dor Abuhasira, Co-Founder and CEO of Percepto. Of all of the buzz words used in the drone industry in 2019, "automation" was one of the biggest. Along with AI , drone companies touted automation in every aspect of drone use. There are not many drone companies, however, for whom autonomous flight truly means flight without the presence of … [Read more...] about Fully Automated Drone Solutions and 5G Networks are a Game Changing Combination
Percepto Raises $15m to Accelerate Adoption of Autonomous Drone-in-a-Box Solution
Israeli drone-in-a-box provider Percepto has announced a $15m Series A funding round led by U.S. Venture Partners. The company has to date raised a total of $27.5m, with previous investors including R&R Venture Partners and Hyundai Motors. The funding will be split between driving Percepto's autonomous drone-in-a-box solution into emerging markets around the world and … [Read more...] about Percepto Raises $15m to Accelerate Adoption of Autonomous Drone-in-a-Box Solution
Percepto Flies Autonomous Drones Over 5G Trial Network in Korea
Israel based, Percepto announced that it has successfully demonstrated its autonomous drones over SK Telecom’s 5G trial network in Korea. While possibly less familiar to western readers, South Korea is the 11th largest economy in the world. From it's recent press … [Read more...] about Percepto Flies Autonomous Drones Over 5G Trial Network in Korea
France Moves Forward on Drone Regulations as Azur Drones gets OK for Autonomous Flights
In a recent press release, Azur Drones announced that the Directorate-General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) which regulates drones uses in France, has approved its fully-automated drone surveillance system. Azur Drones, a French based provider of UAVs that are used for surveillance and other applications has just received the first DGAC approval for a fully-automated … [Read more...] about France Moves Forward on Drone Regulations as Azur Drones gets OK for Autonomous Flights
