How AI and machine learning algorithms redefine utility inspections as society faces this pandemic. The following is a guest post by Jaro Uljanovs, Lead AI Developer and Data Scientist at Sharper Shape, specialists in automated industrial inspections. Artificial intelligence (AI) boasts a wide range of potential applications, across nearly every industry imaginable — … [Read more...] about Drones for Utilities: How AI is Redefining Utility Inspections
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Drones in the Power Industry: The Case for Resiliency
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
Iris Automation Enables BVLOS Flight with 360 degree Onboard Detect and Avoid
Iris Automation's latest product, the Casia 360, is a 360 degree onboard detect and avoid system - and a major step forward for flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The Casia 360 is a lightweight system that can be mounted on a drone. The system uses computer vision to "see" any other aircraft (or birds and other obstacles) in the air, safely making intelligent … [Read more...] about Iris Automation Enables BVLOS Flight with 360 degree Onboard Detect and Avoid
PrecisionHawk Deploys Drones to Keep the Lights On
Despite stay-at-home orders in more than 25 states due to the coronavirus pandemic, utility workers (including drone operators) remain on the job as the first line of defense of critical power infrastructure. Pilots with Raleigh-based drone company PrecisionHawk have been deployed around the country to ensure uninterrupted utility service. Under guidance from the … [Read more...] about PrecisionHawk Deploys Drones to Keep the Lights On
ZM Drone Firm Picks IRIS as detect-and-avoid partner
Drone manufacturer ZM Interactive recently picked Iris Automation as the detect-and-avoid provider. The deal will empower ZMI customers to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. ZMI manufactures the xFold drone – an industrial, military-grade drone system that ships in various sizes and configurations. The frame can change rotor configurations among four, … [Read more...] about ZM Drone Firm Picks IRIS as detect-and-avoid partner
