Skydio announces the new X2 series of drones, DOD releases $84.4 million in funds for small drone manufacturers, NTSB concludes drone crash investigation
In today’s news show, we have some exciting industry updates to share. DOD recently released $84.4 million in funds, $13.3 million of which will benefit small drone manufacturers. Airmap and Skydio are among the drone industry players who will receive a portion of these funds. This move is certainly a part of the US government’s broader push towards creating an all-American, DJI alternative.
Our next story is on similar lines.
After the immensely successful, Skydio 2, the American drone manufacturer has decided to target the industrial market with its X2 series of drones. The X2E is an enterprise drone while the X2D is tailored for the defense sector. With GPS and LED’s for night-time flying, 4K camera, and the ability to get a 360-degree aerial perspective, this drone seems quite promising. It remains to be seen how the Skydio X2 holds up against the DJI line-up.
In yet more drone news, you will learn about NTSB’s investigation on the latest drone crash, details about our ongoing Aerial Intelligence survey, Switzerland’s UTM system, increased usage of drones in public safety, and much, much more…
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Timestamps
[01:29 ]- NTSB confirms drone crash with news helicopter flying in Los Angeles
[08:27] - Help us help you better; please take some time out to fill out this Aerial Intelligence Survey
[08:56] - Does the FAA need to clearly define navigable airspace?
[10:23] - Survey shows that 65% of drone pilots have been working full-time during the virus outbreak
[10:57] - Recent incidents highlight the need to define navigable airspace
[12:23] - DOD releases $84.4 million for small drone manufacturers and a space firm; Airmap and Skydio among those to benefit
[14:01] - Parrot and Skydio among those who qualify for strict DOD requirements
[15:35] - Why should drone pilots refrain from using Airmap?
[17:10 ]- American drones to have enhanced flying capabilities and better security
[20:00] - Skydio gets $100 million in funding
[20:39] - Skydio targets the growing industrial market with two new drones, X2D and X2E
[26:51] - Chula Vista police deparment gets approval to find BVLOS
[30:27] - Switzerland working on a UTM system to get drones to "talk" to each other and enhance airspace safety
[32:20] - $260,
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