EHang Unveil The Heavy-lift AAV for Short-to-Medium-Haul Drone Logistics

Posted on September 30, 2020October 19, 2020 by dan

EHang has unveil the logistics version of its flagship product EHang 216 – the “EHang 216L”, for short-to-medium-haul air logistics in both urban and rural areas. The EHang 216L boasts a payload of 200kg, which, to the Company’s knowledge, is the largest for multi-rotor AAVs for aerial logistics. The EHang 216L is another good application of its world-leading AAV technology platform in addressing real market needs such as logistics. The EHang 216L employs a fully…

Drone Delivery – Is It A Good Idea?

Posted on April 14, 2018 by dan

You’ve likely heard a lot of talk about using drones to deliver everything from blood to seeds. But is it actually a good idea? Today we take a look at some of the pros and cons of this new industry and try and see if it’s really worth it. The company Zipline currently airdrops critical blood and other medical supplies with over 500 packages being delivered per day, rain or shine, 24/7 at up to 75…

Drone Zone: What Are The Benefits of Drones?

Posted on October 30, 2017November 2, 2018 by dan

There is little doubt that the revolution in aerial vehicle technology in the form of drones – otherwise known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) – is causing a re-think when it comes to public safety and security, especially in the uncertain world we live in. Whilst much attention is being given in the media to countering the threat posed by drones should they stray too close to sensitive sites like…

InterDrone Acquired by Emerald Expositions LLC

Posted on March 14, 2017March 14, 2017 by dan

Largest dedicated commercial drone show continues to be managed by BZ Media in 2017 Our Media Partner BZ Media LLC has announced that InterDrone™ The International Drone Conference & Exposition has been acquired by Emerald Expositions LLC, the largest producer of trade shows in North America. InterDrone 2016 drew 3,518 attendees from 54 different countries on 6 continents and the event featured 155 exhibitors and sponsors. The 2017 event will be managed and produced by…

DJI M200 Series Drones For Aerial Data Collection

Posted on February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 by dan

DJI, the world leader in unmanned aerial technology, has unveiled the new Matrice 200 drone series (M200), which is purpose-built for professional users to perform aerial inspections and collect data – making drone technology an affordable and easy-to-use tool for enterprises that recognise how aerial imaging can transform their operations. The M200 series’ folding body is easy to carry and easy to set up, with a weather- and water-resistant body, ideal for field operations. It…

UPS Plan To Aid Their Drivers With Drones After Successfull Testing

Posted on February 23, 2017February 23, 2017 by dan

UPS (NYSE:UPS) announced that it has successfully tested a drone that launches from the top of a UPS® package car, autonomously delivers a package to a home and then returns to the vehicle while the delivery driver continues along the route to make a separate delivery. UPS works with truck-launched drone-maker Workhorse Group in latest test Test demonstrates potential efficiencies drones can provide on rural delivery routes Unlike previous drone tests, UPS/Workhorse test incorporates drone…

Unifly Awarded Best Emerging Drone Company At EU Drone Awards

Posted on January 30, 2017 by dan

The EU Drone Awards are an organisation of the European Young Innovators Forum (EYIF) and are meant to boost the European drone industry. Unifly was very honoured to receive the Best Emerging Drone Company award. We see it as recognition of everything we have achieved so far and as extra motivation to continue on the chosen path. Unifly was presented with the award of Best Emerging Drone Company. This category awards the most attractive European…