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CNA
15-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
French drone maker Parrot posts rise in first-quarter revenue
French drone maker Parrot reported a rise in its first-quarter revenue on Thursday, propelled by a surge in European and global defence budgets. The company, which makes lightweight drones and mapping software, reported quarterly revenue of 18.4 million euros ($20.6 million), 17 per cent higher than in the same period last year. Its shares rose 7 per cent by 0812 GMT, bringing their year-to-date gains to more than 150 per cent. The sales increase was supported by a strong performance at Parrot's professional microdrones division, which generates 57 per cent of the group revenue. Sales in this segment, which grew 13 per cent from the same period a year ago, were buoyed by strong demand in several international markets, including North America, Britain and Japan. Parrot exited the consumer drone market in 2021 and has since then been designing and selling small drones and mapping software for corporate and government clients. Its client base includes the British Royal Airforce, the U.S. Army, the French Armed Forces, the Belgian Defence Force, the Counter Terrorist Operations Center of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, and the Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force. Along its full-year 2024 results in March, Parrot said it was planning on capitalising on increasing defence budgets in its key markets, echoing remarks by French underwater drones maker Exail and supplier of night-vision systems to NATO, Exosens. ($1 = 0.8937 euros)
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
French drone maker Parrot posts rise in first-quarter revenue
(Reuters) -French drone maker Parrot reported a rise in its first-quarter revenue on Thursday, propelled by a surge in European and global defence budgets. The company, which makes lightweight drones and mapping software, reported first-quarter revenue of 18.4 million euros ($20.6 million), 17% higher from the same period a year earlier. The sales increase was supported by a strong performance at its professional microdrones division, which generates 57% of the group revenue. Sales in this segment, which grew 13% from the same period a year ago, were buoyed by strong demand in several international markets, including North America, the UK and Japan. Parrot exited the consumer drone market in 2021 and since then designs and sells small drones and mapping software for corporate and government clients. Its client base includes the British Royal Airforce, the U.S. Army, the French Armed Forces, the Belgian Defence Force, the Counter Terrorist Operations Center of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, and the Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force. Along its full-year 2024 results in March, the group said it was planning on capitalising on increasing defence budgets in its key markets, echoing remarks by French underwater drones maker Exail and supplier of night-vision systems to NATO, Exosens. ($1 = 0.8937 euros)
Reuters
15-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
French drone maker Parrot posts rise in first-quarter revenue
May 15 (Reuters) - French drone maker Parrot ( opens new tab reported a rise in its first-quarter revenue on Thursday, propelled by a surge in European and global defence budgets. The company, which makes lightweight drones and mapping software, reported first-quarter revenue of 18.4 million euros ($20.6 million), 17% higher from the same period a year earlier. The sales increase was supported by a strong performance at its professional microdrones division, which generates 57% of the group revenue. Sales in this segment, which grew 13% from the same period a year ago, were buoyed by strong demand in several international markets, including North America, the UK and Japan. Parrot exited the consumer drone market in 2021 and since then designs and sells small drones and mapping software for corporate and government clients. Its client base includes the British Royal Airforce, the U.S. Army, the French Armed Forces, the Belgian Defence Force, the Counter Terrorist Operations Center of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, and the Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force. Along its full-year 2024 results in March, the group said it was planning on capitalising on increasing defence budgets in its key markets, echoing remarks by French underwater drones maker Exail ( opens new tab and supplier of night-vision systems to NATO, Exosens ( opens new tab. ($1 = 0.8937 euros)
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Precious Cockatoo with Incurable Disease Has Stolen the Internet's Hearts
It's always so touching and meaningful when you get to watch a pet parent care for their fur or feather baby when they are sick or injured. It's such a sacred act to let others witness you caring for your pet when they are at their most helpless. It's a testament to the type of people the pet parents are who do everything in their power to make their animals feel as comfortable and as loved as possible. Plus, it provides comfort for other people going through the same thing. A popular Parrot and account on social media recently posted a video of one of their sweet Cockatoo who's sick, and the way this sweet bird looks to her mama for the comfort of touch is just so beautiful. The adorable video was uploaded to the TikTok account for @Parrotzeetvs, and the caption reads, "I was trying to encourage her to climb up but nope, she just wanted scritches... I'm always encouraging her to try things that she's a little worried about but only things I know she can do and do safely though of course." Oh, my heart!One person commented, "Bless you both." Another added, "She's just the most adorable baby ever." Here's this sweet girl trying out her new perch. As far as what's wrong with sweet Olive, one person suggested she suffers from PBFD, which stands for Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease. Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD), often called "bald cocky disease", is a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that affects cockatoos, parrots, and other psittacine birds. It primarily damages the feathers, beak, and immune system, leading to feather loss, beak deformities, and a weakened immune system. Now, Olive's mama didn't say this is what she has for sure but it doesn't look like moulting to me. Birds with PBFD have to be quarantined from other bird because this disease is contagious, and there's no cure. You have to keep their cage and area where they hang out super clean. and wash your own hands very carefully before and after handling them. PETMD also says that making sure your bird has very little stress may prolong their life. We hope the account holder knows how much we appreciate her sharing Olive with all of us, and we wish them both many more years with each other. 🐶SIGN UP to get 'pawsitivity' delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & feathered friends🐾🐾
The Hindu
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Andor' crosses $300 million in streaming revenue, outpaces ‘Ahsoka' and ‘The Book of Boba Fett'
Andor has brought in more than $300 million in global subscriber revenue for Disney+, according to data released by Parrot Analytics. The Star Wars series has outperformed other recent live-action titles from the franchise, including Ahsoka and The Book of Boba Fett. The estimate covers the period from Andor's premiere in September 2022 through the end of 2024 and includes anticipated impact from the release of the show's second season, which debuted on April 22. Parrot's report attributes the show's performance to several key factors, including its 12-episode format and weekly release schedule, which helped keep audiences subscribed and engaged over a longer period. Unlike some Star Wars series that experienced early viewership peaks, Andor saw demand increase over time, with its finale drawing the highest level of audience interest. The show also appeals to a slightly older demographic, with 60% of its viewers over the age of 30 — higher than the franchise average of around 50%. Its gender split is similar to the broader Star Wars audience, which unsurprisingly remains over 70% male. Set five years before the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Andor follows Cassian Andor's early involvement in the Rebel Alliance. The series has been noted for its focus on political themes and character development, distinguishing it from other entries in the franchise. Despite Andor's strong performance, Disney has been reevaluating its strategy for streaming originals. The company is scaling back investment in high-budget series from major franchises amid ongoing concerns about profitability in the streaming market.
