Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University UAS Team Assists with Tracking Shoreline Erosion Along the shorelines of Menard-May Park in Edgewater, Florida this week, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), or drones, flew high above the water capturing high-resolution images and video of this area of Mosquito Lagoon, which is part of the Indian River Lagoon system. The aerial reconnaissance survey, organized…
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The central theme of this section is the applications and uses of drone, more specifically how drones are used for inspection. Using drones in inspections eliminates the need to contract out an external firm. Some of the various inspections types of inspections where drones are useful are power lines, oil and gas pipelines, and bridges.
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Thermal Inspection Capabilities for Commercial Property
Kespry Announces First Drone-Based High-Resolution Thermal Inspection Capabilities for Commercial Property and Industrial Facilities Kespry, the leading drone-based aerial intelligence solution provider, announced new high-resolution thermal inspection capabilities for commercial property and industrial facilities. Thermal building inspection is critical for organizations as they look to reduce investment risk in the $750 billion combined commercial real estates, insurance, and management industry. Until today,…
Read MoreThermal Imaging Solution for DJI M200 Series
3DR Launches Industry-First Thermal Imaging Solution for DJI M200 Series Drones 3DR, makers of Site Scan, the complete drone software platform for construction and engineering teams, today announced that Site Scan users can now capture and use structurally-detailed thermal imagery on their projects. This is made possible through a one-of-a-kind integration with the DJI M210 dual gimbal drone, equipped with…
Read MoreDrone Keeps Production Running During Inspection
Drone Keeps Production Running During Inspection At Pilsner Urquell It’s a challenging question: how to inspect the ceiling of a vast production facility, without having to shut it down. Czechoslovakian beer giant Pilsner Urquell found the answer with Flyability’s collision-tolerant Elios drone, designed to navigate difficult spaces. Able to gather good footage while bouncing unharmed off of obstacles, Elios was able to…
Read MoreAeryon Partners with HAZON Solutions
Aeryon Partners with HAZON Solutions to Provide Next-Gen Secure Aerial Inspections Aeryon Labs Inc, a leading manufacturer of high-performance Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for military, public safety, and commercial customers, has announced a new partnership with HAZON Solutions, a drone service provider focused on commercial infrastructure inspections for energy and utility customers throughout North America. “As utilities learn more about the…
Read MoreDrones to Inspect Protected Bird Nests
FirstEnergy Utilities Lead Industry in Use of Drones to Inspect Protected Bird Nests FirstEnergy‘s electric utilities are leading the industry with the use of aerial drones to inspect the nests of protected birds of prey. The drones offer a fast and safe way to survey locations where the birds have started nesting on utility poles and other electric equipment, without…
Read MoreSparrow Drone for Use at Power Plant
Energy Giant Enel Selects Percepto’s Sparrow Drone for Use at Power Plant Percepto, developers of on-site autonomous drone systems, has announced that Enel, a multinational power company and a leading integrated player in the global, power, gas and renewables markets, has completed deployment of Percepto’s Sparrow drone system for use at its Torrevaldaliga Nord power plant in Italy. The multipurpose drone…
Read MoreCPS Energy Invests In Drone Technology
CPS Energy Invests In Drone Technology To Inspect Poles And Wires Focused on its commitment to provide its customers with reliable electric service, CPS Energy is now using drone technology to perform routine inspections of overhead infrastructure in a safer and more efficient way. “We are integrating new technologies to expand our capabilities and operate more efficiently,” said Cris Eugster, Chief…
Read MoreIntel Unveils Drone Software Solutions
Intel Unveils Drone Software Solutions that Enable Businesses to Unlock Potential of Aerial Data Intel has announced the new details of Intel Insight Platform, a digital asset management system enabling effective aerial data management and analyses, at the AUVSI Xponential 2018 trade show. It also demonstrated Intel Mission Control – next-generation flight planning software – and new updates for the Intel…
Read MoreFAA Says Yes to Xcel Energy
FAA Says Yes to Xcel Energy as First USA Operator For Routine BVLOS Drone Inspection Xcel Energy, a leader in energy infrastructure inspection technology, is set to be the first USA-based company to operate unmanned aircraft out of line of sight of the pilot when it starts inspecting transmission lines near Denver, Colorado. Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of…
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