This article from Blue Marble Geographics highlights how advanced point cloud analysis can support vegetation fire risk assessment. Blue Marble is known for its geospatial software, including Global Mapper and Global Mapper Pro, which provide powerful tools for working with LiDAR, photogrammetry, and other complex datasets. These solutions enable users across industries—from … [Read more...] about Leveraging Point Clouds for Vegetation Encroachment Assessment: A Drone-Enabled Approach
Inspection
National Grid Announces New Drone Inspection System in Partnership with Sees.Ai
British power provider National Grid has launched the world’s first centralized, autonomous aerial inspection capability for electricity infrastructure. This marks a major milestone in its digital journey and the UK’s energy transition. The deployment of sees.ai's technology, following a four-year innovation programme, marks the transition from R&D to business-as-usual … [Read more...] about National Grid Announces New Drone Inspection System in Partnership with Sees.Ai
Drone Insights from the Biggest Names in Energy and Telecom
UAS in Critical Infrastructure: Lessons from Industry Veterans at Commercial UAV Expo At the Commercial UAV Expo, held in Las Vegas from September 2 – 4, 2025, leaders from across energy, telecom, and utilities gathered to discuss how drones are reshaping critical infrastructure operations. A panel of long-time industry veterans shared their experiences with scaling drone … [Read more...] about Drone Insights from the Biggest Names in Energy and Telecom
From Data to Value: Unlocking ROI in Enterprise Drone Programs from the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo
Commercial UAV Expo returned to Las Vegas September 2–4, 2025, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and challenges in the uncrewed systems sector. The event featured a wide range of panels and keynote sessions designed to help operators, enterprises, and government agencies understand how to maximize the value of their drone … [Read more...] about From Data to Value: Unlocking ROI in Enterprise Drone Programs from the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo
Flyability Announces New Elios 3 Tether Power Unit
Swiss mapping drone developer Flyability recently announced their new Elios 3 Tether Power Unit, a new ground power system that delivers continuous power for uninterrupted inspections. The Tether Power Unit connects to a wall outlet, generator, or compatible portable power station, converting 100–240 V AC into high-voltage DC. Power is transmitted through a 50 m (164 ft) … [Read more...] about Flyability Announces New Elios 3 Tether Power Unit
