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Draganfly to distribute AeroVironment’s Quantix Mapper UAS to commercial markets globally

March 18, 2020
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Draganfly will distribute AeroVironment’s Quantix Mapper drones to commercial markets across the world after the two companies announced a teaming agreement on Tuesday, March 17.

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Australian startup developing autonomous EV that generates energy requirements from the sun

March 10, 2020
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The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)—on behalf of the Australian Government—has awarded Australian startup Applied Electric Vehicles Pty Ltd (AEV) $2 million in funding to develop an autonomous electric vehicle (EV) that will utilize a solar photovoltaic (PV) roof and lithium ion battery system.

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Union Robotics Offers New UAV Factory Training Program

March 4, 2020
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Robotics company Union Robotics is now offering a factory training certification program called R.A.F.T (Remote Aircraft Factory Training) to accompany its UAS. According to Union Robotics, the new program is the “most comprehensive training and certification instruction offered by a manufacturer in the industry.” Through the program, industrial drone pilots will be prepared on how... Continue reading

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Raven Industries to showcase autonomous agriculture tech during DOT demo days

February 25, 2020
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During DOT demo days this spring in Maricopa, Arizona, Raven Industries Inc., as majority owner of Dot Technology Corp. (DOT), will showcase the latest advancements in autonomous agriculture.

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Parrot, RIIS partner to develop custom applications of AI for Parrot’s ANAFI drone platform

February 13, 2020
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Parrot has partnered with mobile app, web development and IT consulting services provider RIIS to develop custom applications of artificial intelligence for Parrot’s ANAFI drone platform.

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Empire Drone Company receives FAA certification to use UAS for crop spraying

January 28, 2020
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Fulton, New York's Empire Drone Company (EDC) recently received a Part 137 certification from the FAA that allows the company to use UAS to spray crops.

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State of South Dakota signs Participating Addendum for UAS services with DroneUp

January 9, 2020
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DroneUp has announced that the State of South Dakota has signed a Participating Addendum for the NASPO ValuePoint contract for UAS services, established as the Contract Number 17379.

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