The power industry was an early adopter of drone technology, but in this insider piece Andre Louis-Ferdinand says that the sector continues to find new applications and new uses for drones - especially in these challenging times. The following is a guest post by Andre Louis-Ferdinand, Head of UAS Technology at Natural Power, an independent consultancy and global service … [Read more...] about Drones in the Power Industry: The Case for Resiliency
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Minnesota Man Arrested in Drone Shooting
A Minnesota man faces criminal charges after a pilot reported a drone shooting as the aircraft flew over a meat-processing plant. The Watonwan County Sheriff’s Department charged Travis Duane Winters, 34, of Butterfield, Minn., with criminal damage to property and reckless discharge of a weapon within city limits. An unidentified drone pilot alleged Winters used a shotgun … [Read more...] about Minnesota Man Arrested in Drone Shooting
Drone Disinfection Service To Clean Indoor Spaces
Drone disinfection - using modified spraying drones to disinfect large public areas - was first used in China during the initial phases of the current pandemic. Now, environmental solutions company OMI will offer drone disinfection services for large indoor spaces, such as sports arenas or convention centers. OMI deals with industrial cleanup - everything from oil spills … [Read more...] about Drone Disinfection Service To Clean Indoor Spaces
Avision Begins No-Contact Drone Delivery of Medical Supplies
In another example of drone companies playing a productive role in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic (and in some cases a critical one), Avision began no-contact drone delivery of medical supplies. Avision announced that over the last few weeks they have been working with drone pilots in San Mateo county in the US to deliver needed medical supplies powered by their no-contact … [Read more...] about Avision Begins No-Contact Drone Delivery of Medical Supplies
EagleHawk Deploys Disinfectant Drones to Sanitize Facilities
New York-based firm EagleHawk has developed a way to sanitize large areas against COVID-19 via disinfectant drones. Using EPA-approved chemicals, the disinfectant drones can spray over large facilities such as stadiums and ballparks, or indoor buildings such as jails and government offices. Company officials hope customers will see the value in using a single drone flight to … [Read more...] about EagleHawk Deploys Disinfectant Drones to Sanitize Facilities
