Thinking of buying a drone in 2025? Act now! The U.S. government is considering a 10% tariff on Chinese-made products, which includes many drones and their parts. Since China leads in global drone manufacturing, this move could significantly increase prices for both consumer and professional drones. How China Tariffs Will Affect Drone Prices The Current […]
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In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, drone technology is emerging as a game-changer for various industries. From agriculture to public safety, drones are proving to be invaluable tools that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety. Here’s why a drone program makes sense in a digital world: Versatile Data Gathering Drones are equipped with advanced […]
Starting a drone program can be a complex and involved process, but it can also be a rewarding and exciting venture. There’s no question that drones, or unmanned aerial systems (UAS), have a place in law enforcement. They provide air support at a fraction of the cost of traditional aviation and have infinitely more uses. […]
Teledyne FLIR‘s VUE TZ20-R is a game changer for commercial drones, for applications from search and rescue to solar inspection. In a recent webinar, Teledyne FLIR’s Kelly Brodbeck gives 4 reasons drone pilots need radiometric thermal zoom capabilities. The VUE TZ20-R’s radiometric thermal zoom capabilities are the result of careful market research. Since FLIR was […]
Air Force Research Laboratory’s THOR is a portable counter-UAS system, capable of destroying swarms of drones at speed-of-light, at long range, in its base defense mission. In 2019, scientists and engineers, working in AFRL’s Directed Energy Directorate at Kirtland Air Force Base, were tasked with the challenge of creating a technology that would provide additional […]