Drone Blogs

Sydney-based Carbonix, founded in 2011,  has pioneered the development of a large fixed-wing drone that is fast making its mark on commercial UAV aerial surveillance operations worldwide. The drone, known as the Volanti, figured prominently in Carbonix’s farm mapping and data collection operations in partnership with Aerial Vantage in Michigan last year.  The year-long operations,... Read More

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For years, media organizations have relied on helicopters to produce aerial views of breaking news events, including civic protest and parades, as well as the devastation caused by natural disasters.  But in a growing number of media markets, drones are replacing helicopters, thanks to their greater maneuverability, superior camera technology and the dramatically reduced cost... Read More

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Australia is expecting hundreds of thousands of battery-powered drone taxis to be flying its friendly skies over the next ten years, and the nation’s air traffic controllers are busy developing new air traffic systems to manage the massive influx. Airservices Australia says the Brisbane Olympic Games scheduled for 2032 will likely serve as a catalyst... Read More

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State departments of transportation are hoping to utilize drones in a variety of applications that support planning, construction, maintenance, and operations within their jurisdictions.  In most cases, a host of technical, regulatory, and operational issues still limit their actual deployment.  However, a number of pilot studies are getting underway that promise to reveal what drones... Read More

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 Ireland’s premier drone delivery service is set to expand its operations to a second suburb just outside Dublin, the nation’s capital.  Manna, founded in 2018, already services roughly 35,000 customers in Balbriggan, a small suburb north of Dublin.  Its newest operation, planned for Blanchardstown’s 100,000- strong household market in the south, will set the... Read More

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Amazon Prime Air, the mass retailer’s drone service, continues to face obstacles to a full-scale launch of its long-delayed operations.  While some experimental drone deliveries have gotten underway in two small towns – Lockeford, CA and College Station, TX – the FAA has yet to grant the company authority to fly without close visual observation... Read More

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Inspection drones are one the fastest growing components of the global UAV industry.  In fact, the types of inspection drones vary widely, almost as widely as the kinds of niches in which they’re needed.  One basic difference is between indoor and outdoor inspection drones.  While outdoor drones typically survey power grids and oil and gas... Read More

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It’s the closest thing to a Jetsonian flying car fantasy come true.  The Hexa, manufactured by Lift Aircraft, could one day allow everyday consumers to fly in a personal aircraft without a pilot’s license – or even extensive training. The Austin, TX-based company secured its initial funding to develop the aircraft through a Small Business... Read More

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Japan’s defense establishment is anxious to develop unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) to strengthen the island nation’s maritime security against China’s rising military ambitions in the Pacific. But Japan’s UUVs will also have important civilian uses in marine research and conservation and underwater pipeline inspections, senior officials say.  For Japan, creating “dual-use” applications for underwater drones... Read More

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For years, foreign UAV manufacturers have enjoyed ready access to the U.S. consumer market, allowing them to monopolize sales in nearly every drone niche, from recreational flying to law enforcement.  But with pressure growing to limit their access, long-standing domestic suppliers like Skydio and Skyfish are rushing to fill the void.  And so are a... Read More

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