Drone companies like PrecisionHawk have led the industry in the inspection power distribution and transmission infrastructure like lines, towers, transformers and other components of the electrical grid – work that can be dangerous and costly for non-aerial inspectors. Drone tech has improved conditions for power workers by keeping them off of towers and out of harm’s way … [Read more...] about PrecisionHawk Lights Up Drone Tech for Utilities
Drone Delivery Canada Transporting COVID Supplies to First Nation Community
Drone Delivery Canada is partnering with the Georgina Island First Nation (GIFN) to provide delivery services to the Ontario community. Working with sales agent Air Canada and the Pontiac Group, DDC will launch a two-way delivery flight route to the First Nation’s mainland community using its Sparrow drone and the DroneSpot takeoff-and-landing zones. “All operations will … [Read more...] about Drone Delivery Canada Transporting COVID Supplies to First Nation Community
Airial Launches New Gyrotrak Drone Line
German drone provider Airial Robotics this week unveiled a new drone carrier system known as Gyrotrak. A hybrid concept, Gyrotrak combines “tried-and-tested aerodynamic principles with the latest technologies,” an Airial statement notes. Company officials say the drone platform creates “a new class of drone that clearly exceeds current industry standards in terms of … [Read more...] about Airial Launches New Gyrotrak Drone Line
Lorenz Flocks to Drone Insurance Agreement
Drone-solution provider Lorenz Technology this week insured its future success by partnering with insurtech startup Flock. Lorenz produces Lorenz AI-Link, an edge-computing device that deploys UAV preprogrammed flight routes, gathering video data in real-time. In addition, AI-Link archives data for incident reporting. The company’s Lorenz Hive software makes visual … [Read more...] about Lorenz Flocks to Drone Insurance Agreement
Droniq, Sky Drones Product Improves BVLOS
German drone provider Droniq and UAV-tech firm Sky Drone are teaming up to help pilots better control unmanned aircraft beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). Under the partnership, Droniq will use Sky Drone’s platform to offer a hardware package that enhances locating, controlling and transmitting drone data during BVLOS flights. The platform is part of Droniq’s UTM system … [Read more...] about Droniq, Sky Drones Product Improves BVLOS
