South African drone startup Aerobotics knows that paper airplanes are more than just childhood toys. The up-and-coming firm just received a $2 million boost in VC funding from Johannesburg-based Paper Planes Ventures. The Series A expansion brings the Paper Plane’s total investment to $4 million, an Aerobotics statement noted last week. “We are grateful that Paper Plane … [Read more...] about Drone Funding: Paper Planes Ventures Flies $2M to Aerobotics
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Security Firm Predicts Autonomous Drones Will Take Off
Police drones are fast becoming a cornerstone technology for law-enforcement agencies across the globe – so, what’s the next step? According to one South African UAV company – autonomous (virtually self-flying/piloting) models represent the evolution in public-safety drone systems. Airborne Drones predicts that staffing costs may soon lead agencies to invest in drones … [Read more...] about Security Firm Predicts Autonomous Drones Will Take Off
Mining Companies Really Dig Drones
With mining industries growing in scale and competitiveness, companies are digging into drone tech to unearth any advantage available – and it seems to be working. In South Africa, drone deployment in area mines is on the rise as companies view UAVs as a way to restructure their cost models. According to South Africa’s IT Web, mining companies use drones for “everything … [Read more...] about Mining Companies Really Dig Drones
Drone Investing: Africa Offers New Opportunities
As interest in drone investing heats up across the globe, Africa is one of the newest continents to join the commercial drone market. South Africa’s Rocketmine and Ghana’s Aeroshutter are among the first companies to take advantage of a largely unregulated space with significant need for drone services. Africa's wide open spaces offer a welcoming canvas for all … [Read more...] about Drone Investing: Africa Offers New Opportunities
Police Worldwide Launch Unique Missions for Drones
Police agencies are in love with drone tech and it’s not just about capturing criminals. Cops across the globe are finding new ways to launch UAVs in police operations -- from search and rescue missions to conservation efforts. In Western Australia, police use drones to locate missing prospectors in the aptly-named Goldfields region. According to ABC-Australia, the … [Read more...] about Police Worldwide Launch Unique Missions for Drones
