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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New AUVSI Committee Dives Deep for Aquatic Drones
The world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of UAS systems is taking a deep dive to speak for maritime drone interests. The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International announced the creation of the Unmanned Maritime Systems Advocacy Committee. The committee will identify and advance policy positions for the growing industry. Aquatic or … [Read more...] about New AUVSI Committee Dives Deep for Aquatic Drones
Airobotics Drones Survey $1 Billion Israeli Port Project
Israeli drone provider Airobotics is improving its home country’s coastline, partnering with a major construction developer to survey a new seaport in Haifa. The startup will work with Shapir-Ashtrom – a joint venture of construction and civil engineering companies, Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering Ltd., and Ashtrom Properties Ltd. – to develop Gulf Port, a $1 billion … [Read more...] about Airobotics Drones Survey $1 Billion Israeli Port Project
Amateur Drone Pilot Surprised to Film Civil War Ship
When Brent Garlington decided to launch his drone while on a beach vacation, the North Carolina man never dreamed he would find a piece of Civil War history. The Fayetteville native captured unique footage while filming via UAV over the Lockwood Folly Inlet between Oak Island and Holden Beach last week where he captured footage of a wrecked Civil War steamship. State … [Read more...] about Amateur Drone Pilot Surprised to Film Civil War Ship
Aquabotix Changes the Game for Aquatic Drones
While most drone companies look to the skies for success, aquatic drones are diving into new depths of innovation: At CES 2017, PowerVision Robot Corporation unveiled the PowerRay, an underwater drone designed to improve freshwater, saltwater or ice fishing for both casual and recreational anglers. Last year, Fathom, a Michigan-based start-up, launched development of an … [Read more...] about Aquabotix Changes the Game for Aquatic Drones
