The following is a guest post from Dustin Price, licensed land surveyor and operations manager at Landpoint: a surveying, aerial data and technical services provider. There has been an influx of new and, in some cases, game-changing surveying technologies that have popped up over the past few years. Arguably the biggest of these technologies is unmanned aerial vehicles … [Read more...] about Surveying with Drones: The Key Differences Between Aerial LiDAR and Photogrammetry
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PrecisionHawk Partnership Will Benefit Drone Operators
North Carolina-based drone company PrecisionHawk is partnering with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) to “connect pilots with a growing network of drone service providers, as well as access to training, legal services, and job opportunities,” according to a corporate release. PrecisionHawk provides enterprise drone solutions across a range of industries, … [Read more...] about PrecisionHawk Partnership Will Benefit Drone Operators
DroneDeploy Launches New Features for App Platform
Drone software startup DroneDeploy is launching a new line of UAV-centered organizational apps. The launch also enhances the company’s Progress Photo reports and adds other support options. In 2016, the company created App Market, a drone-data hub that offers more than 75 public apps across 10 industries. “Over the past month, we’ve enhanced our platform capabilities to … [Read more...] about DroneDeploy Launches New Features for App Platform
IPP: FAA Grants Botlink North Dakota UAS Partnership
The FAA’s recently announced UAS Integration Pilot Program is empowering a variety of smaller companies and start-ups to grow their drone businesses. For example, Fargo-based, drone-software firm Botlink is flying high after being granted a state-government partnership The IPP is described by the FAA as “an opportunity for state, local, and tribal governments to partner with … [Read more...] about IPP: FAA Grants Botlink North Dakota UAS Partnership
Skeldar Ramps Up Hiring as Drone Production Heats Up
One of Switzerland’s largest rotor drone firms is looking for the best UAV professionals as it launches expanded design/production facilities. UMS Skeldar announced the new growth strategy in a press release last week. Plans include ramping up testing in both its Swiss and Swedish testing grounds. A joint venture between Saab and UMS AERO, the company currently offers … [Read more...] about Skeldar Ramps Up Hiring as Drone Production Heats Up
