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Humanitarian Relief with UAV Delivery


While unmanned aerial vehicles were initially built for military use, today we’re seeing drones in the skies for a multitude of applications. Within the last year, FAA regulations have opened up UAV testing for the individual and commercial operator. Experimental applications are pushing the boundaries of how aerial technology can reshape our ability to assist and respond in applications like healthcare and humanitarian relief.

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Should You Use Professional Drones?

Professional dronesProfessional drones have many advantages that standard hobby drones don’t quite fulfill. Even though many hobby drones can be customized with UAV kits, including multirotor motors, propellers and electronics, professional drones have an edge in commercial and industrial applications.

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Multi Rotor Drones | Dependability Matters

multi rotor dronesMulti rotor drones have many applications, for all of which dependability matters. From FPV racing to aerial photography to search and rescue, multi rotor drones need to be equipped with the best components to ensure dependability throughout their lifespan.

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Flirtey Makes US History with KDE Direct Components



Flirtey makes US history again last week with the first FAA-approved domestic ship-to-shore drone delivery along the Jersey coastline. We're pleased to have our commercial components onboard another historic flight!

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Flirtey Successfully Conducts First Ship-to-Shore Drone Delivery

drone deliveryLast week, Nevada-based independent drone startup, Flirtey, successfully conducted the first ship-to-shore drone delivery in the United States off the New Jersey coastline. The drone used to make this historic delivery was outfitted with KDE Direct commercial components.

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