Funding rounds, partnerships, layoffs, and the market math underneath the drone headlines.
A potential ban on consumer and commercial drones made in China is under consideration by several US lawmakers, which could have significant implications for the agricultural sector. According to a report from RFD-TV News, this move has raised concerns among agricultural drone groups about its potential devastating consequences. Impact on Farming and Drone Industry Bryan…
According to drone industry insider Jasper Ellens, @JasperEllens, the highly anticipated DJI Neo drone is slated for release on August 29, 2024. Ellens shared this information on X (formerly Twitter), citing “a little bird” as his source. New International Listings and Promo Images Ellens’ post reveals that new international store listings for the DJI Neo…
A fascinating experiment conducted by a curious researcher has shed light on how drones and other objects behave inside moving vehicles. The study, shared in a detailed video, explores the concept of relative motion using a drone and a neutrally buoyant balloon inside a moving truck. Drone Behavior in a Moving Truck The experiment began…
Cyberhawk, a global leader in drone-based inspection services, has been granted a nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This landmark authorization allows Cyberhawk to operate drones beyond visual line of sight without a visual observer across the continental United States Game-Changing Capabilities The BVLOS waiver significantly expand
The drone industry is at a crossroads as small and mid-size manufacturers grapple with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Standard Remote ID (SRID) regulations. A comprehensive report from the Drone Advisory Council sheds light on the significant challenges these companies face in integrating SRID technology into their small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS). The findings paint…
A Vancouver-based film company and its drone operator have been hit with a $30,000 fine for illegally flying a drone too close to a pod of killer whales off Vancouver Island. This marks the first time in Canada that a fine has been issued for the unlawful use of a drone to capture footage of…
Wingtra AG, a Swiss drone manufacturer specializing in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) solutions, has raised €23 million in a Series B1 funding round. The investment was led by RKKVC, a Polish-rooted family office, with participation from several other investors including SymbiaVC and Spectrum Moonshot Fund. Wingtra’s VTOL Drone Technology Wingtra, founded in 2016 as…
Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), owner of popular FPV drone brands Rotor Riot and Fat Shark, is shaking up the drone industry with a groundbreaking move. The company has adopted HP’s Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing technology for manufacturing drone components, particularly for FPV (First-Person View) drones. A Game-Changer for FPV Drone Manufacturing…
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