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Verizon Skyward Closed Drone Software Business
In news that came as a surprise to customers and partners, Verizon Skyward closed their drone software business yesterday. Started in 2013, Skyward.io was purchased by telecomm giant Verizon in 2017. Yesterday, the company sent customers an email that announced their intention to close:
We are announcing today that Skyward, A Verizon company, will be ending operations in the coming weeks.
This was not an easy decision. The Verizon Robotics team will be focusing our efforts on ground robot management, connectivity services, and solution development.
We apologize for the inconvenience that this will cause you…
Customers, partners, drone industry stakeholders and even competitors have expressed surprise and some disappointment at the company’s closure. Skyward was among the first commercial drone management platforms: and as a company, hired talented people who participated and collaborated in moving the industry forward through regulations and technology…
Source: dronelife.com
