Apple plans to use drones and indoor navigation systems to update Maps faster and catch up to Google

Briefing

Apple plans to use drones and indoor navigation systems to update Maps faster and catch up to Google

January 3, 2017

Briefing

  • Data-collecting drones – Team of robotics and data collection experts will use drones to collect and update map information quicker than current data-collecting vehicles
  • FAA approval – FAA granted Apple approval in March to fly drones for commercial purposes including data collection, photography and videography
  • New features – Include views inside buildings and improvements to car navigation
  • Limitations – Bound by FAA rules that prohibit flights over people and buildings
  • Catch up to Google – New initiative can help company catch up to Google which has been long-time industry leader

Accelerator

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices

Sector

Information Technology

Organization

Apple Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date

December 1, 2016

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