Germany’s Lilium Surges to the Forefront of the Drone Taxi Market
A handful of small start-ups in the United States, Europe and China are in the forefront of the burgeoning global drone taxi market. But Germany-based Lilium, developer of the first…
Drones Increasing Their Role in Post-Disaster Assessments
Drone hobbyists are playing an increasingly visible role as informal news gatherers in the aftermath of extreme weather events. During two recent tornado disasters, including last week’s near Tallahassee Florida,…
Australia’s Sphere Drones Obtains New BVLOS Approval for HubX
Getting beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) approval for your drone system isn’t easy – it can take years. Just ask the folks at Sphere Drones, who just received…
Drones Can Reduce the Safety Risk to Mountain Climbers and Their Guides
Mountain climbers in Nepal scaling the heights of Mount Everest are aided in their efforts by guides and porters known as sherpas. The sherpas are often charged with hauling the…
Low-Flying Mapping Drones Can Better Predict the Paths of Wildfires, Limiting Property Damage and Loss of Life
Finding new means of controlling the nation’s wildfires is becoming an urgent national priority. The effects of climate change and the increasingly long dry summer months have left more landscapes…
Wildlife Detection Drones: How Effective Are They?
Can drones help wildlife conservationists improve their ability to protect endangered species, while enhancing their understanding of animal mating, migratory and reproduction patterns? Conservationists studying a wide range of land…
Wisk Plans to Have eVTOL Drone Taxis in the Air by 2028
Mountain View, CA based Wisk, a leading designer of eVTOL air taxis, has just inked a deal with the City of Sugar Land near Houston, TX to begin providing drone…
Asylon Joins an Elite Group of UAV Companies Offering “Drone in a Box” Solutions
Asylon Robotics, based in Norristown, PA, has just joined an elite group of UAV companies offering companies “Drone in a Box” solutions for their industrial inspection needs. The company has…
Drone as First Responder Program Continues to Take Hold Nationwide
Two more local police departments – one in Las Vegas, NV, the other in Elk Grove, CA – have just embraced the Drone As First Responder (DFR) Program – bringing…
Backed by DJI, Newcomer ANZU Seeks a Foothold in the US Drone Industry
Can American UAV companies really make a dent in China-based DJI’s near monopoly over global drone sales? With pressure rising in Congress to curtail DJI’s access to the US market…
