Three-year SSE agreement covers transmission and distribution infrastructure while expanding drone inspections into offshore wind assets Cyberhawk has secured a new multi-year agreement to provide drone inspection and surveying services across SSE’s electricity networks in Britain. The agreement covers an initial three-year term, with an option for another two years. … [Read more...] about Cyberhawk Secures Long-Term Drone Inspection Agreement for UK Electricity Networks
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From Power Lines to Mine Shafts: Lidar Expands the Reach of Drone Mapping
Ouster partnerships with GeoCue and Flyability show how next-generation lidar is supporting applications above infrastructure and deep inside confined spaces Two recent partnerships from lidar developer Ouster highlight the expanding role of lidar in commercial drone operations. The applications range from surveying utility infrastructure from the air to mapping confined … [Read more...] about From Power Lines to Mine Shafts: Lidar Expands the Reach of Drone Mapping
EagleNXT Reintroduces MicaSense RedEdge-MX Multispectral Sensor
The Texas-built sensor returns with updated hardware, DLS 2 light-sensor support and field-proven use in wheat fertilizer and fungicide research. AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. (dba EagleNXT) has reintroduced the MicaSense RedEdge-MX multispectral sensor, the company announced July 29, 2026. The Allen, Texas-based company (NYSE: UAVS) will assemble the sensor at a newly … [Read more...] about EagleNXT Reintroduces MicaSense RedEdge-MX Multispectral Sensor
Perceptual Robotics Gets £4 Million to Scale Turbine Inspection Drones
Bristol-based drone company adds Innovate UK backing and a fresh check from Investing for Purpose alongside follow-on from Loggerhead Ventures and One Planet Capital. Perceptual Robotics has secured more than £4 million (about $5.3 million) so far in 2026. The Bristol-based company will use the capital to expand its wind turbine inspection platform. It announced the milestone … [Read more...] about Perceptual Robotics Gets £4 Million to Scale Turbine Inspection Drones
MFE Offshore Adds Hydromea EXRAY Underwater Inspection ROV to Portfolio
Houston-based MFE Offshore becomes an official distributor of Hydromea's tetherless underwater inspection technology for energy operators. MFE Offshore announced July 9, 2026, that it has partnered with Swiss underwater robotics developer Hydromea to distribute the Hydromea EXRAY underwater inspection ROV across the energy, industrial, hydropower, marine infrastructure and … [Read more...] about MFE Offshore Adds Hydromea EXRAY Underwater Inspection ROV to Portfolio
