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Support for UK Drone Startups

Free business support and research grants are open for applications from start-ups innovating in drones or other autonomous systems. The Westcott Business Incubation Centre (BIC) is part of the Space Cluster on the Westcott Venture Park near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The BIC is run by the Satellite Applications Catapult, a technology and innovation company working to […]

30 Pro Tips in 30 Minutes

If you’re starting a drone program, you’ve probably already discovered that there are so many moving parts — not just propellers! Learn from experts who have been there, and avoid common mistakes. This 30-minute webinar from Skyard will cover everything from practical and basic tips to more technical examples. The Skyward team will be answering questions […]

Navy Drones Supply MREs and Ammo

While we aren’t downplaying the importance of drones delivering your pizza in record time, the Navy has found a critical role for “fast food” UAVs: bringing MREs and ammunition to its forces. Last month at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona, the Navy held a Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) competition for drones could autonomously […]

Flying Cellphone Tower?

Tech giants including Google and Facebook have spent years trying to figure out how to bring the internet to billions of people who still lack a reliable connection. Now, an American startup has come up with its own plan. Telelift is an attempt to create a “flying cellphone tower.” It uses drones the size of a […]

Flying Rotor Man

And now for something completely different, Ralph Kayser built this flying man using bubble wrap and tape inside a paint-ball suit. A lightweight, fiberglass helmet and vinyl boots provide the finishing touches. Ralph notes that his 3.5-pound “man” can fly for 8 minutes on 10S 3000mAh LiPo batteries.

Ice Cream Now – Drone Delivery Service

Terra Drone Corporation and the British-Dutch transnational consumer goods giant Unilever have joined forces to explore drone-delivery of ice creams in New York. In a program undertaken at Unilever’s recent annual investor event,Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cups were delivered to a pre-decided destination by drone. The demo was conducted as part of Unilever’s ice […]

Commercial UAV Expo Call for Speakers

Commercial UAV Expo Americas and Commercial UAV Expo Europe have announced their Call for Speakers, inviting industry experts to submit abstracts on critical issues in the UAS industry by March 11, 2020. Prospective speakers are invited to submit abstracts on UAS integration and operation related to these top industry segments for drone technology: Construction Energy […]

Edgybees Helps Australia’s Firefighters

As fires rage across Australia, devastating regions and endangering wildlife, drones and related technologies have stepped up to help first response teams to combat and mitigate loss from the deadly flames. One such company is Edgybees, AR software platform that overlays key geo-spatial information onto live drone feeds to produce situational awareness in any environment. Edgybees […]

Lego Drone Takes Flight

Check out this Lego drone, built out of Lego blocks along with Lego motors and propellers! The only non-Lego parts are the battery, radio receiver and flight controller.

Autel Robotics & FoxFury Join Drone Donation Program

Last spring, the Starr County Sheriff’s Office made application to the National Public Safety Drone Donation Program (NPS-DDP)/Airborne Works for a Free Drone. NPS-DDP was founded by Airborne Works. Our partners at AUTEL Robotics a global drone manufacture and FoxFury lighting solutions a global public safety lighting solutions provider has teamed up with NPS-DDP to […]