By Philip Butterworth-Hayes DroneUp’s takeover of AirMap (https://www.unmannedairspace.info/commentary/does-the-droneup-airmap-tie-up-mean-the-end-of-the-independent-utm-service-supplier-market/) will have major consequences for the global UAS traffic management (UTM) industry. The company’s business model –
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Read moreDoes the DroneUp/AirMap tie-up mean the end of the independent UTM service supplier market?
By Philip Butterworth-Hayes The announcement that DroneUp has acquired AirMap (https://www.unmannedairspace.info/news-first/droneup-acquires-airmap-creates-airspace-management-and-drone-market-ecosystem/) is extremely good news for the UAS traffic management (UTM) sector. It ensures that
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