(Source: wsj.com) Construction-equipment maker Komatsu Ltd. has plans to solve a potential shortage of construction workers in Japan: Let drones and driverless bulldozers do part of the work. Tokyo-based Komatsu said Tuesday it plans to use unmanned aircraft, bulldozers and excavators to automate much of the early foundation work on construction sites. Under … [Read more...] about Drones’ Next Job: Construction Work
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Who Owns the Sky, Part III: Not You
"The FAA is where innovation goes to die." These were the words of Forbes contributor Greg McNeal at November's UAS Commercialization Conference in Washington D.C. He was referring to the swift one-two punch dealt by the FAA on November 18, when the National Transportation Safety Board published an opinion and order remanding the case of Raphael Pirker and tasking the judge … [Read more...] about Who Owns the Sky, Part III: Not You
Drone Flights Face FAA Hit
(Source: Wall Street Journal Online) Highly anticipated federal rules on commercial drones are expected to require operators to have a license and limit flights to daylight hours, below 400 feet and within sight of the person at the controls, according to people familiar with the rule-making process. The drone industry has awaited commercial rules for about six years, … [Read more...] about Drone Flights Face FAA Hit
DJI Founder Explains Why Steve Jobs Is His Role Model
(Source: Wall St Journal Blogs) The rapid rise in demand for consumer drones has made China’s SZ DJI Technology Co. a global brand in short order. But this is only the beginning, says founder and Chief Executive Frank Wang, who foresees a decade of promise ahead for drones and for DJI. Mr. Wang recently spoke with The Wall Street Journal at the company’s Shenzhen, … [Read more...] about DJI Founder Explains Why Steve Jobs Is His Role Model
Why Your Neighbor Wants to Buy a Drone
Drones are poised to be a blockbuster gift this holiday season. Weird Al is singing about them, South Park is joking about them, and some people spend their entire day researching and writing about them. What is the cause of this meteoric rise in demand for personal flying robots? Falling prices and increased accessibility only help if the product itself has appeal. And … [Read more...] about Why Your Neighbor Wants to Buy a Drone
