Topic: Drones

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American Robotics CEO Discusses Diversifying U.S. Drone Market, Prospects for 2023

December 28, 2022 · American Robotics obtained FAA approval for BVLOS operations, acquired other drone and data companies, and saw strong demand from the oil and gas industry, said its CEO.

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Walmart Begins Offering Drone Deliveries for Select Customers in Arizona, Florida, and Texas

December 16, 2022 · The news follows Walmart's early announcement this summer that it plans to expand its DroneUp network to an additional 4 million homes across six states.

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Shadow Ventures Discusses New Report on Technology in the Construction Industry

December 15, 2022 · Shadow Ventures noted challenges such as declining productivity and undercapitalization, but it found 125 technology companies that could help the building industry.

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Hidden Level Airspace Monitoring Service to Track Drone Compliance With New FAA Rules

December 12, 2022 · Hidden Level said its Airspace Monitoring Service relieves drone operators from having to manage sensors for compliance with the FAA's remote ID requirements.

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Near Earth Autonomy Named Innovator of the Year by Pittsburgh Technology Council

December 9, 2022 · Near Earth Autonomy, which has developed systems to make aircraft from drones to helicopters autonomous, received recognition from the PTC for its innovation.

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U.S. Army Chooses Cleo Robotics To Develop Tactical Drone

December 9, 2022 · Cleo Robotics has been awarded a $2.5 million contract by the U.S. Army to develop a tactical drone prototype based on its indoor drone, Dronut.

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How AI in Drones Can Improve Safety on Construction Sites

December 4, 2022 · Construction sites are full of hazards, but drones plus machine learning can help inspect and evaluate complex sites, identify dangers, and warn managers and workers.

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A Response to Luddite Politicians: Drones Can Save Costs and Lives

November 29, 2022 · While some politicians may be speaking out against the use of drones, they are increasingly being used to do jobs that are too dangerous for humans.

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SparkAI Addresses Artificial Intelligence Shortfalls With Human Cognition

November 22, 2022 · With its human intervention system, SparkAI said it is helping customers like John Deere overcome some of the shortcomings of AI-powered robots and drones.

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CartoCanada to Distribute GeoCue Drone Mapping Equipment and Software in Canada

November 21, 2022 · CartoCanada said it chose GeoCue's TrueView 3D lidar sensors and LP360 imaging software for its industrial customers across Canada because of their innovations and support.

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Dynam.AI Launches Contextual Machine Learning Approach for Autonomous Services

November 15, 2022 · Dynam.AI has released a new machine-learning product that helps artificial intelligence understand the laws of physics.

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Remote Inspection Evolves With Lidar Drones

November 13, 2022 · Lidar drones, or aerial robots equipped with lidar sensors and mapping software, can save time, money, and even lives in inspection, maintenance, and search and rescue operations.

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Amazon Announces Product-Handling Robot During Event at Massachusetts Robotics Facility

November 11, 2022 · Amazon showed off some of its newest systems for materials handling and delivery at its robotics manufacturing facility in Westborough, Mass.

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American Robotics Partners With Infrared Cameras Inc. to Detect Methane Leaks

November 4, 2022 · American Robotics, a unit of Ondas Holdings, will equip Scout drones with ICI sensors to automate oil and gas asset inspection and identify hazardous methane leaks.

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Volocopter Raises $182M in Second Signing of Series E Funding for Urban Air Mobility

November 1, 2022 · Volocopter added $182 million to the $170 million it had already raised in its Series E round as it brings its urban air mobility technology to cities around the world.

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Cepton Obtains $100M Investment From Koito Manufacturing for Lidar Development

October 28, 2022 · Cepton will receive $100 million from longtime partner Koito Manufacturing as the high-precision lidar provider and automotive supplier serve customers such as GM.

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Robots Continue to Permeate the Modern Supply Chain

October 27, 2022 · Robotic technologies continue to make inroads in the global supply chain, encountering some resistance but bringing efficiency and sustainability to many operations.

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3 Types of Agricultural Robots That Are Improving Global Productivity

October 23, 2022 · Agricultural robots and artificial intelligence are not only helping to improve productivity, but they can also benefit the global economy, according to analysts.

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Automation Is a Recession Hedge, Say Speakers at ffVC Drones & Robotics Summit

October 16, 2022 · Automation, including robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles, can not only provide efficiency but also resilience, said speakers at ff Venture Capital's event.

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H3 Dynamics Partners With ARO to Support Drone in a Box Installations Across the U.S.

October 11, 2022 · H3 Dynamics and Administrative Resource Options, or ARO, will combine their expertise to provide 24/7 service for drone station deployments across the U.S.

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