Aerial surveillance and mapping drones have numerous commercial and public safety applications, but their expanding role in agriculture easily ranks as one of their most important. That’s because increasing farm…
“Diversification” is a watchword of the nation’s burgeoning drone industry. As more companies join the competition, many are seeking to find a market advantage by exploring a distinct niche –…
Four top drone aviation firms sought waivers or exemptions from the FAA this summer to support Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. So far, only one of those companies…
The Deep South isn’t known for being especially friendly to the drone industry. In fact, South Carolina, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Alabama continue to rank at the very bottom of US…
The state of Alaska seems like an unlikely place for a thriving drone industry. For one thing, Alaska is the windiest state in the nation, not the most favorable weather…
China-based DJI already dominates 70% of the global market for the production and sale of unmanned vehicles for application to a wide range of commercial industries – from construction to…
Michigan is about to establish its first drone business park – one of a handful of US states that are going “all-in” on drones as a fulcrum for economic development.…
Should governments and corporations – and the FAA – allow drones to fly freely over hazardous waste spills to document the full extent of the damage? Or are there legitimate…
The Virginia-based Mercatus Center just released its fourth annual 50-state drone commerce report. As with its three previous reports, this year’s edition seeks to rank all 50 states in terms…
One of the frequently heard complaints about retail drone delivery is that aggregate consumer demand for the service remains weak. It’s true: Amazon’s service, which finally got off the…
