{"id":2679,"date":"2021-10-18T05:58:05","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T05:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=2679"},"modified":"2021-10-18T05:59:22","modified_gmt":"2021-10-18T05:59:22","slug":"daily-markup-356-ion-mobility-bags-us6-8m-to-unveil-ev-motorbike-by-year-end-aerodyne-named-1-drone-service-provider-in-the-world-neuron-mobility-rolls-out-safety-features-including-audio-alert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=2679","title":{"rendered":"Daily Markup #357: Ion Mobility bags US$6.8M, to unveil EV motorbike by year-end; Aerodyne named #1 drone service provider in the world; Neuron Mobility rolls out safety features including audio alerts &amp; Braille"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/IS-gd4rwZ_BeAHFkvTkZV4x97k-6HrLqC40NNhPcBcCbXI1XklW2UP-xuoL6n_3X9kbc_Pb88_wtqFSgTiuEQyEiMCqMOWWPUdbbXBH9ZqcVW3FwChJfU2xV7-X1zsd70XTOTMCY=s0\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: DealStreetAsia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A boost in sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>500-backed electric motorbike startup <a href=\"https:\/\/ionmobility.com\/\">Ion Mobility<\/a> announced it has raised <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dealstreetasia.com\/stories\/ion-mobility-raises-seed-funding-265377\/\">US$6.8 million in a seed funding round<\/a> co-led by Quest Ventures and TNB Aura.<\/li><li>According to founder and CEO James Chan, the funds will be used to accelerate manufacturing and operations in Singapore and Indonesia.<\/li><li>The startup also shared that it is commissioning a 1,175 square meter EV motorbike and battery pack assembly in Singapore. It also intends to expand its EV motorbike assembly operations into Jakarta in 2022.<\/li><li>The team will be unveiling its inaugural EV motorbike by the end of this year,and to launch and deliver it to Indonesian customers next year.<\/li><li>Read the full article on DealStreetAsia <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dealstreetasia.com\/stories\/ion-mobility-raises-seed-funding-265377\/\">here<\/a>. A subscription may be required.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/WkUKZMrPJEjSepI8r2l0Y5_YkE60X2qn9nn9OCPDSwHcTIiz3iA7B-1dHOGl15lGcRXeTE3J1zZxwd_x1ZDQwfwKc4wWVxwOy3coH1D9yMtoAFkxoJ7PfAKJG40MzGe2mJ0NlLSm=s0\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Aerodyne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flying to the top<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>500-backed drone startup <a href=\"https:\/\/aerodyne.group\/\">Aerodyne<\/a> has emerged at the top of a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/droneii.com\/drone-service-provider-ranking-2021#1525106654181-a2b63cd6-e0c3\">top 40 drone service providers<\/a> globally This is the <a href=\"https:\/\/vulcanpost.com\/763444\/aerodyne-malaysia-top-global-remote-sensing-drone-service-providers-2021\/\">first time<\/a> the startup has clinched the top spot, coming second in 2020 and third in 2019.<\/li><li>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/vulcanpost.com\/763444\/aerodyne-malaysia-top-global-remote-sensing-drone-service-providers-2021\/\">Vulcan Post<\/a>, Aerodyne\u2019s growth strategy has yielded massive and rapid growth over the past 7 or so years. For example, in entering the US market, the startup formed a new business entity, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.measure.com\/aerodyne\">Aerodyne Measure Inc<\/a>, after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theedgemarkets.com\/article\/aerodyne-group-acquires-60-stake-measure-uas-inc-forms-aerodyne-measure-inchttps:\/www.theedgemarkets.com\/article\/aerodyne-group-acquires-60-stake-measure-uas-inc-forms-aerodyne-measure-inc\">acquiring a 60% stake in Measure UAS Inc<\/a>.<\/li><li>In Malaysia where Aerodyne is based, it was <a href=\"https:\/\/tpm.com.my\/news\/blue-skies-for-malaysias-drone-industry-with-aerodyne\/\">selected to test drone solutions<\/a> at palm oil plantations. So far, it has provided support to farmers with precision agriculture to increase crop yields and profitability.<\/li><li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/tpm.com.my\/news\/blue-skies-for-malaysias-drone-industry-with-aerodyne\/\">use of drones and robotics in agriculture<\/a> could potentially reduce up to 50% in the labor force, generating up to 30% in productivity improvement.<\/li><li>Read the full article on Vulcan Post <a href=\"https:\/\/vulcanpost.com\/763444\/aerodyne-malaysia-top-global-remote-sensing-drone-service-providers-2021\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/ywY-wSacI8cflTo4JfOFLYg1T27gM2QmFFotDI3bQElzNWG0A5Wo7SP3wfUhxN88QlWB03-8gyF_AnQrU2oH6De0F_AwNNOu4sQAwxzFyATXMvw6d5nl9sUKn7p1J5iKTlajPvZz=s0\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Neuron Mobility<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Safety in sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Ottawan accessibility community in Canada has welcomed 500-backed startup <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rideneuron.com\/\">Neuron Mobility<\/a>\u2019s trial of its <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/neuron-trials-warning-noise-e-130500729.html\">Audio Vehicle Alert System<\/a>. It is an always-on \u2018warning noise\u2019 on its e-scooters to help alert pedestrians, particularly those with vision loss, that an e-scooter is approaching.<\/li><li>The startup also recently introduced Braille identifiers and raised lettering on their e-scooters to help members of the vision loss community identify e-scooters and report unsafe parking.<\/li><li>Other safety features and initiatives that the startup has rolled out include Braille identifiers as well as a bilingual Voice Guidance audio feature on the e-scooter that provides safety instructions.<\/li><li>According to the startup, it prioritizes user education. The startup regularly runs safety events and recently launched an in-app rider safety school with a quiz that has been completed by hundreds of riders to date.<\/li><li>Read the full story on Yahoo! Finance <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/neuron-trials-warning-noise-e-130500729.html\">here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A boost in sustainability 500-backed electric motorbike startup Ion Mobility announced it has raised US$6.8 million in a seed funding round co-led by Quest Ventures and TNB Aura. According to founder and CEO James Chan, the funds will be used to accelerate manufacturing and operations in Singapore and Indonesia. 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