The UK Wants Swarms of Drones for Defence Missions
Ministry of Defence launches competition for drone swarms that can track individuals and jam communications. Continue reading The UK Wants Swarms of Drones for Defence Missions
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DroneDeploy raises $20 million to help any business put drones to work
A San Francisco-based startup called DroneDeploy has raised $20 million in Series B funding to grow their drone data management platform. The drone tech startup closed its Series B deal just before the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is sche… Continue reading DroneDeploy raises $20 million to help any business put drones to work
FAA Finalizes Rules For Drones, UAS, and Model Aircraft
The FAA and DOT have finalized their rules for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS, or drones), and clarified rules for model aircraft. This is the end of a long process the FAA undertook last year that has included a registry system for model aircraft, and input from members of UAS and model aircraft industry including the Academy of Model Aeronautics and 3D Robotics.
Model Aircraft
Since the FAA began drafting the rules for unmanned aircraft systems, it has been necessary to point out the distinction between a UAS and a model aircraft. Thanks to the amazing advances in battery, brushless …read more
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