We've heard plenty about the potential of drones when it comes to the mining industry. But more often than not these applications are associated with mapping, modelling, tracking the progress of operations and measuring stockpiles or inventory above ground. A lesser known use for drones is exploration below the surface. Swedish startup Inkonova is leading the way in this field, … [Read more...] about Inkonova’s Drone Can Fly, Roll & Climb to Map Underground
Mining and Aggregates
How Drones Amplify Human Potential
Sponsored post by Rosalie Bartlett, Marketing Manager, Kespry — In companies of any size, a change in workflow – especially one that involves a new and unfamiliar tool – can be met with resistance from the existing team. The return on investment for drone technology is so strong, however, that it’s critical to make a case for introducing such a powerful tool. With the … [Read more...] about How Drones Amplify Human Potential
Have a Ball: Flyability Elios Industrial Inspection Drone
The Roswell Test Flight Crew met with several companies while attending Xponential in Dallas a couple months ago. In this episode, the Roswell Flight Test Crew speaks with Marc Gandillon, the marketing manager for Flyability about the company's ball-shaped industrial inspection drone, the Elios. The cage surrounding the drone is able to rotate independently of the drone itself, … [Read more...] about Have a Ball: Flyability Elios Industrial Inspection Drone
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
MMC Flying High with Drone Tether System
SHENZHEN, China – Commercial drone manufacturer MMC, a technology leader in eliminating flight endurance limitations, introduces the T1 Tether System : a direct power supply system for prosumer drones. The T1 Tether System As the innovator behind the first hydrogen fuel cell drone to market, MMC has been a major contributor to industry development in overcoming the … [Read more...] about MMC Flying High with Drone Tether System
