Commercial UAV Expo Americas is North America’s leading trade show and conference focusing on the integration and operation of commercial UAS with more exhibitors than any other commercial drone event. Industries covered include Construction; Energy & Utilities; Forestry & Agriculture; Infrastructure & Transportation; Mining & Aggregates; Public Safety & Emergency Services; Security; and Surveying & Mapping. The conference program addresses such topics as the regulatory landscape, safe integration of UAS into the airspace, and disruptive…
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FCC Commissioner Carr shows support for American drone makers
Skyfish, an American drone manufacturer welcomes Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr who just visited Skyfish offices at the Montana Technology Enterprise Center in Missoula, Montana, to learn first-hand how autonomous drones can service critical infrastructure, including cell tower sites. “At the FCC, we are focused on winning the race to 5G and unleashing the economic opportunities it can create in communities across the country,” Commissioner Carr stated. “That means clearing the way for building and…
Read MoreVelodyne Lidar & YellowScan Generate Precise Mapping Data for Expansion
today announced that the YellowScan Surveyor from YellowScan has utilized Velodyne’s groundbreaking sensor technology to generate precise mapping data for an infrastructure construction project on one of Central Europe’s busiest roadways. YellowScan Surveyor, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) surveying system, improves upon previous time-intensive manual surveying processes by providing a more efficient method for collecting landscape data with increased precision and detail. The project was conducted by Ventus-Tech using YellowScan Surveyor to collect data along…
Read MoreDJI Multilink For Inspire 2 Controllers
DJI revealed the pricing and availability of the Multilink, DJI’s new wireless connector that supports a master controller and up to three additional slave controllers. The new Multilink allows slave networks to form a star network with the master controller as the hub, offering aerial filmmakers more options in camera control and in-flight monitoring. Designed to for use with the Inspire 2 and Cendence remote controllers, DJI Multilink will retail for £89 (€99) and will…
Read MorePCS Edventures offer $15,000 Worth of Prizes for Creative solutions using drones
PCS Edventures continue their STEM education drive with a contest which looks to explore the creativity of the next generation of drone pilots. Amazing things happen when you put the power in the hands of your students. When learners open their minds to a place where imagination and innovation run freely with creativity and ingenuity, there’s no limit to what they can accomplish. With the freedom of inquiry, the sky’s the limit — there’s no…
Read MoreImpossible Aerospace to Revolutionize Aviation with Up To Two-Hour Flight Time Drone
Launches out of stealth mode to reveal industrial-grade drone with flight time 4 times greater than industry average Impossible Aerospace, a company poised to upend the status quo of aviation with long-range electric aircraft, announced its takeoff from stealth mode to viable product. On the heels of a $9.4 million Series A, Impossible Aerospace has unveiled the US-1, an electric commercial-grade drone with a flight time of up to two hours. The battery life of the US-1 outperforms the approximate 25-minute single-charge flight time of other drones…
Read MoreANAFI: New Firmware and Software Update
Parrot release the first ANAFI update for Improved flying experience and new photo and video features ANAFI, the next generation drone from Parrot, was released onto the market in June 2018. Since then, thousands of people have had the opportunity to film and take pictures of beautiful landscapes, enjoy incredible adventures and important moments, all with a unique bird’s-eye view. Following user feedback, Parrot has developed a major free update that includes an ANAFI firmware…
Read MoreMavic 2 Series: Pro & Zoom
he Mavic 2 is the most advanced DJI camera drone ever built, designed for professionals, aerial photographers and content creators. Incorporating the iconic folding design of the world’s most popular Mavic Pro, the Mavic 2 is a powerful platform with new gimbal-stabilised cameras and advanced intelligent features like Hyperlapse and ActiveTrack for easier and more dynamic storytelling. With an impressive flight time of up to 31 minutes and a more stable video transmission system, Mavic…
Read MoreFirst Look: Parrot Release First Details of New 4K Consumer Drone ANAFI
It certainly has been a little while since Parrot released a consumer drone, but while they have been quiet they have had a team of engineers working on a new design in Paris. ANAFI, is a complete re-design compared to previous Parrot drones looking more insect like with new features and capabilities. For the development of this new drone Parrot has had a big shape up of the entire company mobilizing this new step. It…
Read MoreMavic Air Hands On Review: The Perfect Drone For Travel Vloggers?
While testing out the Mavic Air the decade of drone engineering experience behind DJI becomes evident, this is a drone designed not just for industry enthusiasts but people worldwide, it has been engineered for modern life, designed for living, and styled to fit easily within a backpack or large pocket, a 4K drone perfected for travelling or for those adventures you need to be carrying light for. Ok so we had the Mavic Pro and…
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