Drones

Teal Group Predicts Worldwide Civil UAS Production Will Total $65 Billion in Its 2016 UAS Market Profile and Forecast   Fairfax, Virginia – July 7, 2016. Civil Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) promise to be the most dynamic growth sector of the world aerospace industry this decade, report Teal analysts in their latest market analysis. The emergence of the commercial UAS market, growth in demand from governments around the world to better patrol borders, and continued consumer drone growth all promise to drive more than a quadrupling of the non-military market over the next decade.   Teal Group’s 608-page, 2016 World Civil UAS Market Profile and Forecast estimates that non-military UAS […] Read More

Age of Drones Expo is coming: first time in Hamburg, Germany 14-15 October 2016 in Hamburg, Germany will host the first Specialized Exhibition and Conference Age of Drones. The show will gather worldwide companies from the entire Drones supply chain with customers and end-users in Schuppen 52 Hamburg Expo Center. The emergence of pilotless aircraft in Filming & Photography provides cutting-edge solutions for realization of creative ideas of film directors, saves money and makes film-making process safer. That’s why this autumn Events International, the organizer of B2B and B2C global conferences and exhibitions, following the latest world trends, organizes the first International Age of Drones Expo with a deep focus […] Read More

MultiGP™ Announces the Nation’s Largest & Most Competitive Drone Racing Series   PALM BAY, FL, April 6, 2016 – While some organizations focus on spectacle, MultiGP™ has been hard at work forging the nation’s most respected and competitive drone racing league.  With a network of over 250 international chapters, the organization has announced a National Championship with an authentic Regional Series designed to seek out the nation’s most talented pilots based on skill…not popularity, which is the first of its kind. “The growth and success of our MultiGP Chapters is our top priority, as it provides the foundation for our sport and Regional Series,” said Chris Thomas, President and Founder […] Read More

DRONE VOLT robotized drones through its Software for iOS “DRONE VOLT PILOT(R)” VILLEPINTE, France, Feb. 9, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DRONE VOLT SOFTWARE, a new division at DRONE VOLT, launches its new and innovative drone piloting application, DRONE VOLT Pilot(R). This simple and intuitive application provides novice drone pilots with many new features that will enrich their user experience. One of the major benefits of DRONE VOLT Pilot(R) is that it is able to automatically create and save flight plans. DRONE VOLT makes automation easy and allows a large number of pilots, of all levels of expertise to use it. DRONE VOLT Pilot(R) is available today on the Apple App […] Read More

Drones are now starting to be use din many areas of life. Here is another application that is thought by Microsoft, which is to use it against diseases: http://interestingengineering.com/microsoft-building-an-army-of-drones-to-stop-mosquito-epidemics/ Read More

When drones for hobbyists first came onto the scene a couple of years ago there was never an expectation that they could become part of a professional sport. Now a drone racing league has appeared on the scene to give some users a chance to go pro. The Drone Racing League, or DRL for short, combines racing, drones and even virtual reality into a brand new sport. Each match takes place in a large space and the pilots don VR goggles before completing an objective against their opponent. These levels can be themed around nearly any game, with some upcoming ones including steampunk and apocalypse variations. The viewers in the […] Read More

Since the drone registration requirement started in the US last month, nearly 300000 drone owners registered their drone as reported on US Department of Transportation website. The deadline for registration is february 19. The users can do this online from FAA website here. In order to register, the drone must weigh at least 250 grams or 0.55 pounds. Featured Image Credit: 123rf.com Read More

DRONE VOLT: Landing on Alternext’s continuous listing on December 31st 2015 VILLEPINTE, France, Jan. 5, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DRONE VOLT, french leader in civil UAVs, is happy to announce its transfer to Alternext Paris’ continuous listing by direct admission. This operation aims to enhance DRONE VOLT’s visibility and to allow new categories of investors to become shareholders. The first of DRONE VOLTs stock market quotations on Alternext Paris (Private Placement segment) eligible for PEA-PME, were held on Thursday, December 31, 2015 under the ticker ALDRV.PA (ISIN : FR0012649184). The shares were admitted to continuous negotiations. The company also requested the admission of the Warrants (DRVBS.PA). Registered on the Free […] Read More

In the US, Federal Aviation Administration, FAA just published a press release today, informing public that all drones weighing over 0.55 pound, will need to be registered before February 19th. See their original press release here for more information.   Read More

First Event Addressing the Distribution Channel for Drones, Bringing Together Manufacturers, Distributors, Dealers, Integrators, and Value-Added Resellers MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BZ Media LLC announced Drone Dealer Expo, a 3-day event focused on the Channel, bringing together Drone manufacturers, distributors, dealers, integrators, and value-added resellers to exchange ideas and techniques, and learn about new products and selling opportunities. The first Drone Dealer Expo (www.DroneDealerExpo.com) will take place April 11-13, 2016 at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center, in Orlando, Florida. BZ Media CEO Ted Bahr commented, “The drone market is continuing to explode and many of the major players are building distribution chains and selling their […] Read More