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Drones have many advantages over conventional gas-powered aircraft and road vehicles when it comes to speed, efficiency and sustainability. But when it comes to continuous operation, drones often fall short due to their reliance on batteries, which typically must be recharged after just 20-30 minutes. Some drones include an extra battery back or can... Read More
Service Type: Location: View Contents:Wilderness International (WI) has a unique global mission: Raising funds to purchase pieces of vulnerable ecosystems and placing them under its own permanent protection. The 15-year old nonprofit – with bases in Germany, Peru and Canada – has pursued its mission with the help of unmanned aircraft for nearly a decade. This year, though, the... Read More
Service Type: Location: View Contents:Deep cuts in the workforce levels at Walmart and Amazon have industry observers worried about the future of the two companies’ massive investments in drones as a sustainable alternative to road-based vehicle deliveries. The trouble began last January when Amazon announced plans for a major reduction in its headcount, the largest in the company’s history. ... Read More
Service Type: Location: View Contents:Minnesota is best known to outsiders for its dairy farms and river and lake canoeing. But to its natives, the North Star state has always been something of a technology leader, too. Decades ago, tech innovators in northwestern Minnesota gave birth to the American snowmobile industry. And now, many years later, a new generation of... Read More
Service Type: Location: View Contents:Aerial surveillance and mapping drones have numerous commercial and public safety applications, but their expanding role in agriculture easily ranks as one of their most important. That’s because increasing farm yields has become critical for feeding the world’s ever-expanding population and for reducing global poverty at a time when extreme weather patterns are making sustainable... Read More
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In September 2020, FedEx tested a unique air cargo carrier – a single-propeller Cessna 127 Skyhawk capable of flying completely autonomously from gate to gate. Though technically a 4-passenger fixed wing aircraft, just like others FedEx deploys to make deliveries, this one didn’t have a pilot. Thanks to Reliable Robotics, a technology firm founded... Read More
Service Type: Location: View Contents:“Diversification” is a watchword of the nation’s burgeoning drone industry. As more companies join the competition, many are seeking to find a market advantage by exploring a distinct niche – construction versus agriculture, for example. But diversification is also appearing in the choice of vendors. Rather than partner with one supplier for all of its... Read More
Service Type: Location: View Contents:Four top drone aviation firms sought waivers or exemptions from the FAA this summer to support Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. So far, only one of those companies has received the coveted FAA go-ahead. Who are the four companies? One is South San Francisco-based Zipline, which is well-known for its successful medical supply... Read More
Service Type: Location: View Contents:The Deep South isn’t known for being especially friendly to the drone industry. In fact, South Carolina, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Alabama continue to rank at the very bottom of US states currently passing laws and regulations to support the burgeoning drone industry. But one Deep South state – Georgia – has consistently stood apart from... Read More
Service Type: Location: View Contents:The state of Alaska seems like an unlikely place for a thriving drone industry. For one thing, Alaska is the windiest state in the nation, not the most favorable weather condition for drone flying. Furthermore, the state’s severe cold can make it difficult for battery-powered drone engines to function consistently. Not surprisingly, the Wolverine State... Read More
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