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Autonomous drones are becoming powerful tools for industrial inspection. They can fly the same patterns, take pictures, and create logs of asset conditions. However, the data collection is only a small part of the process. The more pressing question is what to do with the information the drone accumulates about the inspected sites. Continue reading
Ondas Inc. , a provider of advanced autonomous systems and next-generation defense and security technologies, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cyberhawk, a global leader in critical infrastructure intelligence, drone-based inspection, visual data management and AI-enabled analytics serving utility, energy and industrial customers worldwide. Continue reading
Terra Drone Corporation, a global supplier of drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology, has announce d a strategic distribution partnership for its indoor inspection drone, “Terra Xross 1,” with DSLRPros. Based in the United States, DSLRPros is a premier provider of professional drone solutions, renowned for delivering end-to-end UAV lifecycle support to public safety, infrastructure, and enterprise sectors. Continue reading
Japan is moving to open government-approved ‘sky paths’ for drones above the power lines that span the country, as utilities seek safer, faster ways to inspect infrastructure in mountainous regions. Continue reading
Chinese de-icing drones just replaced the dangerous work of knocking ice off power lines. Continue reading
– Skyports Drone Services, a global drone-enabled delivery and inspection service, has commenced operations for its clean maritime drone demonstrator “BlueWater 2”. The project will see Skyports demonstrating drones’ potential to improve maritime sustainability in the UK, conducting aerial emissions monitoring, offshore drone delivery, automated port surveillance and long range maritime surveillance. Continue reading
America’s utilities face increasing challenges managing wildfire risks, vegetation, aging infrastructure, and the soaring costs of traditional inspections. Helicopters remain costly and risky, while ground crews are slow and limited. With millions of miles of power lines to protect, the demand for a scalable and safer solution has never been more urgent. Continue reading
– Aker Solutions certification for unlimited beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations opens a new age of autonomous inspection for offshore platforms, onshore yards, process plants and industrial sites. Continue reading