As noted by Bloomberg Edition, Apple company in September last year, received from American authorities authorization for commercial use of unmanned aerial vehicles to gather information photo and video. The implication was that Apple will use drones brands DJI and Aibotix. By the way, the existing rules in the US operation of unmanned aerial vehicles require the operator license, the aircraft being in the line of sight of the operator, and thus prohibit flights over buildings and public places.
According to knowledgeable sources, Apple generates a command that will use aerial photography to promptly update the map data. Changes to the road markings, road signs and road works information - these are examples of the data that you can obtain with the help of unmanned aerial vehicles. The team of the new Apple unit is already added to originate from Amazon - as you know, the giant global e-commerce plans to use drones to deliver light goods by air.
Apple has also acquired the assets of two companies specializing in indoor navigation technology. It is expected that the new service will help brand owners of smartphones to better navigate the shopping malls, airports and exhibition centers.