BY Patrick C. MillerAfter four years of studying the use of drones to inspect roof damage, an FAA policy change and Kespry's UAS technology led Farmers Insurance to introduce UAS for commercial operations. Safety and faster claims for customers are among the advantages. READ MORE
BY Luke GeiverA newly-released study by RAND Corp. offers insight into the impacts of drone delivery over urban settings. The study assesses infrastructure requirements, aerial congestion and privacy along with other elements. READ MORE
BY Patrick C. MillerFlightWave this week announced its Edge unmanned aircraft, a vehicle designed to provide customers with a long-endurance, cost-effective platform capable of flying remote missions in difficult conditions. It can also carry a wide variety of payloads. READ MORE
BY Luke GeiverCalifornia-based AirMap is bringing its unmanned aircraft vehicle traffic management system to Kansas. Through a partnership with the Kansas Department of Transportation, AirMap will deploy its UTM system across the state. READ MORE
BY Sandia National Laboratories Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are finding that weather and climate data gathered from UAS can be used to compliment data gathered from tethered weather balloons. They plan to use this combination to collect data on the Arctic. READ MORE
BY Patrick C. MillerAs FPV drone racing gains popularity, Amimon is looking to enter the market and revolutionize the sport with its Falcore drone. The technology demonstration platform features zero-latency, HD video and modes for beginners and experienced pilots. READ MORE
BY New York Governor's Office Gryphon Sensors has developed a state-of-the-art mobile UAS traffic management system. It provides accurate detection of low-flying drones out to six miles. The new technology is part of an initiative to support the UAS industry in central New York. READ MORE
BY Patrick C. MillerDrones flown by Queensland University of Technology researchers will locate and gather data on Australian koala bears. The university said results from the first-of-its-kind project could be used to make conservation decisions in other ecosystems. READ MORE
BY Patrick C. MillerInsitu is celebrating a new milestone in the company's 23-year history. Its ScanEagle, Integrator and Blackjack UAS have reached a combined total of one million flight hours. READ MORE
