Tethered drone provider Fotokite struck an exclusive deal this week with Axon, a public-safety tech provider. The agreement will integrate Fotokite drones with Axon’s digital evidence management solution, Axon Evidence. This will allow Axon law-enforcement customers to view live-stream, aerial footage and manager or share video evidence via Fotokite’s situational awareness … [Read more...] about Tethered Drone Firm Fotokite Snags Axon Deal
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The Drones Protecting One of the Biggest Parties in the U.S.: SuperFest
Easy Aerial is a small company with a big list of customers that include the U.S. AirForce, the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and Border Patrol, and more - all performing applications that the company can't discuss. But this week, Easy Aerial drones are helping to provide security for one of the biggest parties in the U.S.: Miami's SuperFest. The … [Read more...] about The Drones Protecting One of the Biggest Parties in the U.S.: SuperFest
FLIR Salvages Tethered Drone Tech from Aria Insights
CyPhy Works burned through nearly $40m in funding before relaunching as Aria Insights at the start of 2019. The relaunch was an attempt to shift away from hardware and toward the management of aerial data. Then, in March, Aria Insights closed down in a move that was symbolic of consolidation in the industry. Thermal imaging specialist FLIR has announced that it will be … [Read more...] about FLIR Salvages Tethered Drone Tech from Aria Insights
Fotokite Launches Tethered Drone System for Firefighters
Tethered drone provider Fotokite is equipping firefighters to help save lives during crisis situations. The Zurich-based company is partnering with firefighting-apparel firm Pierce Manufacturing to launch a UAV system that can be integrated with public-safety vehicles as well as other firefighting equipment. Aptly named the Pierce Situational Awareness Systems by … [Read more...] about Fotokite Launches Tethered Drone System for Firefighters
Drone Company CyPhy Relaunches as Aria Insights
Massachusetts-based CyPhy Works has spun off into a new company dedicated to autonomous, robotic “teammates” via artificial intelligence. Aria Insights launched this week, promising a new dedication to “harnessing data collected by drones and keeping users safe in the process.” The CyPhy teams is bringing year’s of UAS experience to the table, having already made a name … [Read more...] about Drone Company CyPhy Relaunches as Aria Insights