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Mining and Aggregates
Shell Oil, Australia Strike Drone Inspection Deal
The Australian state of Queensland is partnering with one of the world’s largest oil companies to inspect natural gas wells with drones. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced a $1 million agreement with Shell-owned Queensland Gas Company to launch an inspection drone program that is expected to save millions of dollars by decreasing manned, ground-vehicle … [Read more...] about Shell Oil, Australia Strike Drone Inspection Deal
Mining Companies Really Dig Drones
With mining industries growing in scale and competitiveness, companies are digging into drone tech to unearth any advantage available – and it seems to be working. In South Africa, drone deployment in area mines is on the rise as companies view UAVs as a way to restructure their cost models. According to South Africa’s IT Web, mining companies use drones for “everything … [Read more...] about Mining Companies Really Dig Drones
Skyward and senseFly Partner on End to End Drone Management Software Platform
Skyward and senseFly are partnering to deliver a custom operations management software and consulting services package for senseFly aircraft. The package, which will beavailable for customers in North America through the senseFly distribution network or Skyward, gives operators a preconfigured Skyward account with senseFly flight log import, senseFly manuals, customized … [Read more...] about Skyward and senseFly Partner on End to End Drone Management Software Platform
Airobotics Announces Autonomous Drone Platform; Raises $28.5 Million in Combined Round
Israeli based Airobotics recently announced a comprehensive commercial drone hardware and software solution to meet a number of industrial needs. The solution was specifically developed for industrial applications. Features include: a drone (the Optimus) can be flown autonomously can swap out payloads and batteries automatically for continuous operation is … [Read more...] about Airobotics Announces Autonomous Drone Platform; Raises $28.5 Million in Combined Round
