Week in Review: Autonomous Roundup

U.S. Construction Firm is Raising Buildings via Drone
One of the largest U.S. privately held construction companies is using drones and 360-cameras to share critical project data to teams dispersed across the nation.

First Live Drone Show Pays Tribute to Front Line Heroes
StrictlyFX, one of the nation’s largest special effect companies, put on a 10-minute show to thank Nashville community members in support of their hard work on the recent tornado and COVID-19 pandemic.

Dynetics Joins DARPA to Develop AI for Aerial Combat
A Leidos subsidiary, Dynetics, has been awarded a contract as part of DARPA’s Air Combat Evolution (ACE). The program seeks to automate some combat functions to free up human pilots for other tasks in a dogfight.

Autonomous Lawnmower Uprooting Commercial Landscaping
Graze, a solar powered autonomous lawnmower, may boost profits for commercial landscaping companies. Founders include robotics and technology experts from John Deere, Miso Robotics, Microsoft and SpaceX.

FAA to Start Drone Remote ID Service in 2021
The remote ID service will require drone operators to transmit identifying information to safety and security authorities while in flight. It is an important step towards integrating unmanned aircraft into the national airspace.

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