Weekend Roundup: August 7, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
Parrot, Dronisos expand partnership to explore new applications for drone flight automation
Parrot has announced that it is expanding its ongoing partnership with Dronisos, a European company that creates and produces customized drone swarm light shows. Leveraging the Parrot ANAFI drone platform, the companies will explore new applications for drone flight automation.
Volansi, NCDOT to begin commercial, middle-mile drone delivery projects in North Carolina
Cargo drone delivery service provider Volansi has signed a teaming agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to begin commercial, middle-mile drone delivery projects in North Carolina.
Swiss Army contracts Lockheed Martin for fleet of Indago 3 small UAS
In Switzerland, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement (Armasuisse)—a federal agency of the Swiss Confederation—has contracted Lockheed Martin for a fleet of Indago 3 small UAS, with options for spares, training and tech support and additional systems for the Swiss Army.
Weekend Roundup: July 31, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
Weekend Roundup: July 24, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
Conversations with AUVSI: Deuce Drone
In a new interview series from AUVSI entitled "Conversations with AUVSI," Deuce Drone CEO Rhett Ross took the time to answer some questions about the company’s background, its recently announced partnership with a Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee, and its short-term and long-term goals. This interview was conducted in early July.
Swift Engineering’s HALE UAS completes maiden flight
Swift Engineering has announced that its high-altitude long endurance (HALE) UAS has completed its maiden flight. The flight was completed in partnership with NASA’s Ames Research Center.
Parrot works with French authorities and regulators to address progressing UAS regulations in France
To address the rapidly progressing drone regulations in France, Parrot has announced that it has worked closely with French authorities and regulators.
Skydio, DroneResponders develop safety principles to advance responsible and effective deployment of drones
Skydio has announced that it worked with DroneResponders to help develop the “The Five C’s: Principles for the Responsible Use of Drones by Public Safety Agencies,” which was released on Monday, July 20. The principles are designed to advance the responsible and effective deployment of drones.