Funded By Kevin Durant, Founded By Ex-Google Engineers: Meet The Drone Startup Scoring Millions In Government Surveillance Contracts

[skydioconvert]

Founded By Ex-Google Engineers, Meet The Drone Startup Scoring Millions In Government Surveillance Contracts

$200 million-valued Skydio has quietly been getting millions in federal government surveillance money, whilst spending thousands on lobbying senators and the president’s office.

www.forbes.com

 

[loyukfai]

Parrot just announced that they will be making drones in the US as well.

Their next drone doesn't seem to be getting obstacle avoidance though.

Getting interesting.

Cheers.

 

[skydioconvert]

Parrot just announced that they will be making drones in the US as well.

Their next drone doesn't seem to be getting obstacle avoidance though.

Getting interesting.

Cheers.

Now if they improve their controllers range maybe Skydio can piggyback a similar improvement for the next generation controller.... <WINK>

 

[dougcjohn]

In the article above, the drone used by US Marshals, Border Services, ICE and Military... Marine, etc is the InstantEye. It’s an all weather small craft, also gaining multiple technologies at a fast pace.

Another one to watch as it becomes more public.

Physical Sciences Inc.

Physical Sciences Inc. provides contract research and development services in a wide diversity of technical areas to both government and commercial customers.

www.psicorp.com

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