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Phone-Size Radar Detection System First Flight Test

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A radar-equipped drone is blazing a trail for the day when flying robots fill the skies – and deliver your packages. The drone took to the air last month in Texas for a series of tests aimed at finding out how well Bellevue-based Echodyne’s miniaturized detect-and-avoid radar could spot obstacles and other aircraft. The results confirmed that Echodyne is on the right track. Continue reading →

Marriott and DJI Launch Drone Experience Program

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JW Marriott Hotel & Resorts and DJI have announced a special partnership that will launch the luxury hotel brand’s first Drone Experience Program. The program will provide guests with the opportunity to experiment with DJI’s innovative drone technology. Hotel guests will view the beauty of JW Marriott’s properties through a new perspective, and will be able to capture and share these experiences with friends and family. Continue reading →

Drone World Expo – Gretchen West Speaks Out

gretchen-westWe wanted to find out more about the success of Drone World Expo and what’s in store for this year’s event, so we interviewed Gretchen West Senior Advisor of Innovation and Technology Hogan Lovells; Drone World Expo Master of Ceremonies.

1. What was your main takeaway from last year’s Drone World Expo ?

Drone World Expo caters specifically to helping commercial end users understand the value and benefits of using drones in their business operations, and while many other conferences talk about end users, the Drone World Expo audience is truly made up of end users eager to learn.  The attendee list last year was impressive with stakeholders from dozens of different industries.  I’m looking forward to an even larger and more eager audience at this year’s event. Continue reading →