Swiss manufacturer Xer Technologies presented its Xer X8 hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft system at Intergeo 2025 in Frankfurt, demonstrating the platform's advanced capabilities for large-scale infrastructure monitoring operations. The Xer X8 addresses critical operational limitations of battery-powered drones through innovative hybrid propulsion technology. Xer X8 Technical … [Read more...] about From the Floor of Intergeo 2025: Xer Showcases Their Hybrid-Electric X8 Infrastructure Inspection Drone
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Leveraging Point Clouds for Vegetation Encroachment Assessment: A Drone-Enabled Approach
This article from Blue Marble Geographics highlights how advanced point cloud analysis can support vegetation fire risk assessment. Blue Marble is known for its geospatial software, including Global Mapper and Global Mapper Pro, which provide powerful tools for working with LiDAR, photogrammetry, and other complex datasets. These solutions enable users across industries—from … [Read more...] about Leveraging Point Clouds for Vegetation Encroachment Assessment: A Drone-Enabled Approach
Drones Go Underground: Japan’s Toda Construction Uses UAVs to Inspect Tunnel Faces
AI-powered drone system reduces inspection time from 2 hours to 17 minutes, offering a safer, faster solution for subterranean infrastructure projects by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japanese UAS Industrial Development Association. Japanese firm Toda Construction Co. has developed an innovative new application … [Read more...] about Drones Go Underground: Japan’s Toda Construction Uses UAVs to Inspect Tunnel Faces
JOUAV Introduces Fixed + Mobile UAS Inspection System for Power Grids
Autonomous Drone Solution Enhances Efficiency and Coverage in Rugged Terrain JOUAV, a manufacturer of industrial unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has partnered with the Guangxi Power Supply Bureau to launch China's first "Fixed + Mobile" UAS autonomous inspection system for power grid operations. This solution sets a new standard in power line inspections by improving efficiency … [Read more...] about JOUAV Introduces Fixed + Mobile UAS Inspection System for Power Grids
Cyberhawk Receives FAA Waiver for Expanded U.S. Drone Operations
Nationwide BVLOS Waiver Enables More Efficient and Safer Inspections for Critical Infrastructure Cyberhawk has received a significant nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing the company to operate drones without the need for a visual observer. This waiver is set to expand Cyberhawk’s capabilities in … [Read more...] about Cyberhawk Receives FAA Waiver for Expanded U.S. Drone Operations
