JOUAV demonstrates real-time mapping technology that helps emergency managers assess hazards and plan safer rescue operations When landslides strike, emergency crews face an immediate challenge. They need to know where it is safe to send responders. Following a landslide in Pengshui County, Chongqing, on July 17, JOUAV demonstrated how real-time drone mapping can help … [Read more...] about Drone System Gives Landslide Responders a 3D Map Before They Send in Crews
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How Rural Colorado Is Putting Drones to Work for Conservation
In this guest post, Vanessa Trout, Executive Director of the White River Conservation District, describes how rural conservation districts in Colorado are using drone technology to support agriculture, watershed management, and land stewardship. Her article explores how practical drone applications can help small communities monitor and manage natural resources more … [Read more...] about How Rural Colorado Is Putting Drones to Work for Conservation
Carbonix and CASA Certify First SAIL III Drone in Australia
Carbonix says it is the first company in Australia to receive SAIL III certification for a drone, clearing a path to scalable long-range BVLOS operations. Sydney-based autonomous aviation company Carbonix has become the first company in Australia to achieve Safety Assurance Integrity Level (SAIL) III drone certification, according to the company. Carbonix says the milestone, … [Read more...] about Carbonix and CASA Certify First SAIL III Drone in Australia
North Carolina Turnpike Authority Uses Drone LiDAR to Improve Oversight on Complete 540 Project
Pilot program combines aerial LiDAR and construction scheduling to provide more accurate progress tracking and improve safety on major transportation infrastructure As construction continues on the final phase of North Carolina's Complete 540 project, the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) is using drone-based LiDAR to gain a more detailed view of construction progress … [Read more...] about North Carolina Turnpike Authority Uses Drone LiDAR to Improve Oversight on Complete 540 Project
SPH Engineering and Vets to Drones Partner to Expand Career Paths for Military Veterans
New training initiative focuses on advanced flight planning skills for surveying, mapping, and inspection work The commercial drone industry continues to face a demand for skilled operators who can manage complex missions. A new partnership between SPH Engineering and Vets to Drones aims to help military veterans fill that need. SPH Engineering announced a strategic … [Read more...] about SPH Engineering and Vets to Drones Partner to Expand Career Paths for Military Veterans
