It really interesting to make note of the different approaches that are used to solve problems. In this case university research seeks to learn how to teach a drone how to travel though a confined space by emulating the flight patterns of birds and bees. There are different approaches to solve the problem of flying in a confined space and this one uses an approach called … [Read more...] about Teaching Drones to Travel in Small spaces by Watching the Birds and the Bees
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DroneDeploy: Jono Millin Talks About Current and Future Directions for the Industry
It's been another big year for DroneDeploy. Another $25 million funding round and a steady stream of new product announcements has kept them in the headlines. With over 30,000 users of its drone data mapping platform, and the largest app marketplace in the business, DroneDeploy is a major player in the drone industry. As the company's co-founder, Jono Millin has a front row … [Read more...] about DroneDeploy: Jono Millin Talks About Current and Future Directions for the Industry
Making Sense of Big Drone Data with Optelos
Commercial drone adoption is currently at an all-time high. But we’re still far from where drones are fully integrated into the processes that make businesses grow. Maybe we are not quite as the level of the pioneers of aviation like the Wright brothers were but let's agree that we are early in the process. As builders, growers, engineers, and the like continue to scale … [Read more...] about Making Sense of Big Drone Data with Optelos
Komatsu Inks Drone Deal with Propeller Aero
Heavy equipment firm Komatsu is digging a new partnership with drone company Propeller. Komatsu Equipment Company, a leading Komatsu distributor headquartered in Salt Lake City, is rolling out Propeller products as a solution for the construction industry. Propeller offers a suite of drone imaging hardware and software that allows users to collect, analyze or stitch … [Read more...] about Komatsu Inks Drone Deal with Propeller Aero
Thermal Imaging “Street Truth” for Drone Operators: the FLIR DELTA Series
There are a lot of educational resources available for drone operators; but not all offer real, job-changing training for pros. That’s where the FLIR DELTA, a free online video series with downloadable “cheat sheets” is different. In a series of short videos, pro operators and experts explain the basics of using thermal imagery with drones - not only in the lab, but out on the … [Read more...] about Thermal Imaging “Street Truth” for Drone Operators: the FLIR DELTA Series
