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Is Tax Reform Spurring Companies to Use Robots?

Is Tax Reform Spurring Companies to Use Robots?

Two provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act may have more companies deciding to replace real workers with mechanical ones.

By David McCann | March 11, 2019

Drone Startup Lily Robotics Files Chapter 11

Drone Startup Lily Robotics Files Chapter 11

The company was unable to find enough financing to go into production and is now seeking a buyer for its technology.

By Matthew Heller | February 27, 2017

New Rules Open Skies to Commercial Drones

New Rules Open Skies to Commercial Drones

The FAA predicts drones registered for commercial use could increase from 20,000 to 600,000 within a year.

By Matthew Heller | August 31, 2016

Enterprise Tech Agenda: 2016

Enterprise Tech Agenda: 2016

Data icebergs, drones, augmented reality, information on everything, the API economy — it should be a fascinating year.

By John Parkinson | January 12, 2016

Intel Acquires German Drone Maker

Intel Acquires German Drone Maker

The purchase of Ascending Technologies fits Intel's strategy of finding new markets for its processors and software.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 4, 2016

FAA Launches Online Drone Registration

FAA Launches Online Drone Registration

The agency says registration will enable it to work with drone operators to enhance unmanned aircraft safety.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | December 14, 2015

AIG Gets OK to Use Drones to Scan Disaster Areas

Risk Management

AIG Gets OK to Use Drones to Scan Disaster Areas

The property-casualty insurance giant had asked the FAA if it could use drones to conduct inspections for risk assessment and risk management.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 8, 2015

Operating System for Drones Nabs $25M in Funding

Operating System for Drones Nabs $25M in Funding

Airware, a San-Francisco-based startup, is developing an OS that lets commercial drones collect, analyze and distribute data.

By Iris Dorbian | July 23, 2014