More than 600,000 drones are registered with the FAA in the United States, and drone ownership continues to grow. The rapid rise of the technology has been a boon to many industries including residential & commercial real estate, agriculture, architecture, engineering, and construction, to name a few. Social media has allowed photos & videos taken via drone spread to millions …
Mark Cuban expanded his portfolio of drone companies with a $300,000 investment in Massachusetts-based drone startup DARTdrones. Cuban wasted no time as he stepped in before the others could reach a final decision. Abby Speicher, CEO of DARTdrones, appeared on the hit ABC show to ask for $300,000 in exchange for 10% of her company. Although the valuation concerned some …
Hudson, MA (PRWEB) February 24, 2017 Massachusetts startup Dronegenuity today announced its entry into Babson College’s annual BETA challenge. Dronegenuity, based out of Hudson, MA and led by CEO and MBA alumnus Dan Edmonson, provides aerial drone services to businesses throughout the United States. The company believes it is in a strong position to compete in the contest that awards …
Massachusetts has been a launching pad for a diverse set of drone startups. The state’s technology-centered economy and second-to-none higher education system have led the Bay State to become an early leader in drone industry startups. Hydroswarm When China temporarily seized an American underwater drone in the South China Sea in December 2016, much of the public was surprised …
CBRE kicked off 2017 with a continuation of its recent acquisition-based growth strategy. The company announced yesterday that it has acquired, Floored, Inc., a provider of technology that allows users to create layouts and test-fits for properties, create interactive 3D tours, and experience virtually-created properties. This acquisition is the latest in a series of acquisitions by the Real Estate Brokerage …
Technology just keeps getting better for drone operators and it is important for pilots to be aware of some of the new tools available that can help improve flight operations. Datumate, a software provider specializing in surveying and mapping technology, recently launched Datufly, a neat little app that is primarily geared toward construction, infrastructure mapping, and professional surveying. The …
It’s no longer just a rumor. Photographers and camera enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting GoPro’s much-anticipated entry into the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle market since the company announced its plans to release its very own drone. The company had been signaling it’s desire to join the fast-moving UAV industry for years, but finally made its market entry official with Monday’s unveiling …