SunPower Corp. announced it has received approval from the Federal Aviation Agency for automatic access to fly a drone in regulated airspace over airports. The new access category, called Low Altitude Authorization Capability (LAANC), was released this month in a beta test at four airports including San Jose (SJC), Cincinnati International Airport (CVG), Reno (RNO), and … [Read more...] about SunPower Receives Access for Drone Flights in FAA Controlled Airspace
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Honeywell Partners with Intel on UAV Inspection Service
Honeywell has launched its first commercial unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspection service, the Honeywell InView inspection service, to help industrial customers improve critical structure inspections while helping increase employees’ safety from many of the risks associated with these often-dangerous working conditions. The Honeywell InView inspection service will combine … [Read more...] about Honeywell Partners with Intel on UAV Inspection Service
Measure Receives Investment from PSP Capital; Chairman of PSP to Join Board
Penny Pritzker, Founder and Chairman of PSP Capital, is joining the board of Measure, the drone services firm. PSP Capital has made an investment in the firm. The amount was not disclosed. The announcement follows Measure's recent launch of targeted services that provide customers in the energy, construction, infrastructure and media sectors with a full suite of drone services … [Read more...] about Measure Receives Investment from PSP Capital; Chairman of PSP to Join Board
Drone Service Firm Measure Assists Verizon with Harvey Post Recovery Effort
It was widely reported that the FAA was prohibiting civilian drone flights over areas ravaged by Hurricane Harvey. As they should have. However, there is a another story, several in fact, of how drone technology has not hindered; but has helped the area assess the damage and begin recovering from the devastation. In the days to come DroneLife will be telling some of those … [Read more...] about Drone Service Firm Measure Assists Verizon with Harvey Post Recovery Effort
Loveland Innovations Awarded 2nd Patent for Drone Aerial Imagery Technology
Loveland Innovations, a developer of drone solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry, has announced it has been awarded a second patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent advances the manner in which aerial imagery, used for the purposes of identifying and estimating roof damage, is captured. The approach positions the drone in a way that … [Read more...] about Loveland Innovations Awarded 2nd Patent for Drone Aerial Imagery Technology
