With new investment, Boeing is trying to make drones a part of your life

Boeing has invested in a startup that’s trying to make autonomous flight the next big thing. 

The company announced today that it has invested in Near Earth Autonomy, which develops technology for unmanned flying vehicles of all shapes and sizes — from drones to flying cars to commercial planes. 

The two companies have also announced a long-term product development partnership. Charles Toups, Boeing’s vice president of Research and Technology, will join NEA’s board. 

Sanjiv Singh, NEA’s CEO and co-founder, told Mashable that Boeing’s investment is part of a broader effort to create and promote an industry-wide standard for for autonomous flight. In Boeing’s ideal future, every flying machine meets three goals: fly safely, land safely, and navigate without GPS.  Read more…

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Source: Mashable | With new investment, Boeing is trying to make drones a part of your life