Among the most talked about technologies today, are Virtual Reality (VR) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), or as most call them – drones. What is it about these that makes them popular? For one we know that they provide an experience like no other, be it experiencing real life like videos or getting a bird’s eye view from high up …
We’re Looking for a Few Good Pilots
Dronegenuity is a leading national provider of aerial drone services including aerial photography, video, and mapping. And we’re just getting started! We have projects everywhere and are looking to add to our drone pilot roster. You can apply via our online pilot application, or check out other opportunities on our career opportunities page to learn more. You like flying …
Shark Tank’s Mark Cuban Invests $300,000 in DART Drones
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 …
Dronegenuity Officially Enters Babson BETA Challenge
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 Drone Startups to Watch
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 …
8 Ways Texans are Innovating with Drones
The term “drone” usually brings to mind military use or the neighborhood kid’s new toy. However, individuals and large organizations are finding drone technology to be a useful tool. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) predicts by 2020, there will be seven million drones flying over the United States. Currently, the FAA estimates there are 1.5 hobbyist drones flying around and …
How the Construction Industry is Leveraging Drones to Improve BIM Output
Competition in the construction industry is fierce. Business Information Modeling (BIM) software has been around for a while, but savvy engineers, architects and contractors are now discovering the power of combining BIM with drone technology to get a leg up. BIM uses a wealth of data gathered in various ways to accurately create a 3D model of a project, significantly …
Drones Will Help Save The Environment. Here’s How:
In case you haven’t looked around lately, we are living in the future. We have self-driving cars, video-chat devices that fit in our back pockets, as well as robots that vacuum our floors and mow our lawns. We are, in a way, living lives that look like something out of a 1950s science fiction magazine. One of the innovations with …
Promoting Productivity Using DatuSurvey
In just a couple of years, the combination of small UAVs and advanced surveying software has brought about a true paradigm shift in the world of surveyors and civil engineers. Drones are no longer simply being used by marketing departments seeking picturesque aerial photography; today, drone technology is put to a wide range of other valuable processes, such as creating …
8 Ways Drones Are Helping Florida’s Economy Fly
Florida is well-known for its 1,800 miles of coastline, hundreds of freshwater springs, delicious citrus and, of course, Disney World. However, the state is adding a new designation. A recent study found that Florida is tied for the highest number of commercial drone applications in the U.S., just behind California. Florida’s standing is impressive since it has about half the …