The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International is urging drone enthusiasts, companies and groups to come to Washington D.C. next month for AUVSI Hill Day (Capitol Hill, that is). The event—March 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.—will educate lawmakers about “how unmanned technology is making a positive impact on local communities and economies across the country,” … [Read more...] about Mr. Drone Goes to Washington: AUVSI Hosts Hill Day March 25
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DJI Demonstrates Aeroscope: Drone License Plate Technology
As part of the company's continued efforts to improve safety standards and encourage responsible flying, DJI has demonstrated its Aeroscope technology at an event in Washington D.C. A closer look at Aeroscope: Could it Strike the Right Balance? Today's event in D.C was all about DJI assuring the FAA that it is possible for drones to be a "safe, secure and beneficial … [Read more...] about DJI Demonstrates Aeroscope: Drone License Plate Technology
Drone Start-Up Flying High After Big Win in DC
(Source: CNBC.com) A drone start-up coming off a big win with the Federal Aviation Administration now has a fresh cash pile to put more planes in the air. Washington, D.C.-based Measure announced Wednesday it completed a "significant" funding round for an undisclosed amount and will become independent from investment firm 32 Advisors. The 1-year-old "drone as a service" … [Read more...] about Drone Start-Up Flying High After Big Win in DC
Why Laws Won’t Prevent Another White House Drone Crash
Fly Away Drone When we first heard about the White House drone crash details were scarce. The initial reports said a 2 foot wide quadcopter had hit a tree and fell into the Obama's back yard. As avid followers of drone news, the knee-jerk reaction of the Dronelife staff was, "some idiot probably lost control of his Phantom." Yes, it was suspicious the crash happened at 3 … [Read more...] about Why Laws Won’t Prevent Another White House Drone Crash
Drones Could Fly High, Thanks to a New $2.2B Fund
(Source: upstart.bizjournals.com) For all the hype, drone development is pretty slow going. But a D.C.-based investment banking firm hopes to give it a boost with $2.2 billion in funding from the private sector, most notably the aerospace industry. The fund, dubbed the UAS America Fund, is the latest effort by Nexa Capital Partners LLC to encourage transformative … [Read more...] about Drones Could Fly High, Thanks to a New $2.2B Fund
