Fresh off a recent announcement of a major partnership with a former competitor, 3DR says it’s ready to dive into the construction sector as a key player in drone inspection and data analysis. In a recent interview with ConstructionDive.com, CEO Chris Anderson said his company’s latest decision to integrate its Site Scan software package with DJI drones may push more … [Read more...] about 3DR Envisions Construction Drones as the New Normal
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Trimble Inks Drone Data Deal with Propeller Aero
A leading drone firm is putting a new spin on aerial data by cementing a distribution deal with a growing cloud-based analytics company. Last week, California-based Trimble announced a new collaboration with Propeller Aero, an Australian company known for automated drone ground-control targets, cloud-based data visualization and analysis. The deal will see Propeller’s … [Read more...] about Trimble Inks Drone Data Deal with Propeller Aero
Drone Analytics: When to Use Ground Control Points
Guest post DroneDeploy How To Decide If Your Drone Mapping Project Needs GCPs Ground control points (GCPs) can be an invaluable tool for aerial mapping. When used correctly, they help ensure a high degree of global accuracy, which is important for most surveying and construction projects. But the fact is, the majority of drone maps don’t require GCPs. Because of … [Read more...] about Drone Analytics: When to Use Ground Control Points
3DR Releases Perimeter Scan, a New Autonomous Flight Mode for Engineering and Construction Industries
3DR, the Berkeley based drone technology firm and developer of Site Scan, a drone driven data platform for engineering and construction, today announced Perimeter Scan, a brand new flight mode on the Site Scan Field iOS app. Perimeter scan is the first of its kind in the commercial drone industry: it enables Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) … [Read more...] about 3DR Releases Perimeter Scan, a New Autonomous Flight Mode for Engineering and Construction Industries
MMC’s Aviation Academy Gets Drone Programs Off the Ground
Sponsored by MMC: One of the primary barriers to entry for drone programs in the enterprise is education. The adoption of drone technology requires new skills in any organization. Businesses don’t only need professional pilots: they need training on industrial applications, aircraft assembly and repair, and fleet maintenance. Now MMC, China’s leading provider of industrial … [Read more...] about MMC’s Aviation Academy Gets Drone Programs Off the Ground
