Puerto Rico - based dial - up Red ##force has begun the second beta test of its black box - style recording platform that stores drone data on the blockchain . The aim is to ensure drones can operate alongside commercial drone ##s , insurance companies monitor their drones and gain a better understanding of how they are being used . The secure data stored on the blockchain can be accessed by insurance companies and other interested parties in the event of crashes or near - miss incidents .
Puerto Rico-based start-up Red Cat has begun the second beta test of its black box-style recording platform that stores drone data on the blockchain. The aim is to ensure drones can operate alongside commercial air traffic, helping companies monitor their drones and gain a better understanding of how they are being used. The secure data stored on the blockchain can be accessed by insurance companies and other interested parties in the event of crashes or near-miss incidents.