We talk about how cool drones are all the time…right? But did you ever think about the technology that hangs under a drone -- hardware that delivers awesome data and superior telemetry? German thermal-imaging company TeAx Technology is one of many such companies that often perform the unsung “heavy lifting” when it comes to drone-data delivery. The company recently … [Read more...] about New TeAx Add-on Improves Drone thermal Surveys
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Comparison: Parrot ANAFI Thermal Vs DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual
In the past six months, two interesting products have hit the market from the drone industry's leading manufacturers, DJI and Parrot. Both aim to make aerial thermal imagery accessible and affordable. In December 2018, DJI launched the Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual, an iteration of the Mavic 2 Enterprise that swaps out the standard payload for side-by-side visual and thermal … [Read more...] about Comparison: Parrot ANAFI Thermal Vs DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual
senseFly Unveils Solar 360, a Thermal Fixed-Wing Drone for Solar Farm Inspections
senseFly has launched a new drone at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2019, the Solar 360. The fixed-wing thermal drone solution has been designed specifically for solar farm inspections. The senseFly Solar 360 has been developed in collaboration with software company Raptor Maps and promises to enable an automated assessment of solar plant performance at a sub-module level. The Solar … [Read more...] about senseFly Unveils Solar 360, a Thermal Fixed-Wing Drone for Solar Farm Inspections
FLIR Launches Thermal Studio Software to Simplify Thermal Image Processing
Thermal imaging specialists FLIR have long been a part of the drone industry ecosystem. The company has established itself as the provider of thermal cameras to manufacturers including DJI and Parrot. But the obvious potential of drone-mounted thermal cameras has led FLIR to get more directly involved in the space in recent times. In January, FLIR announced a massive $200m … [Read more...] about FLIR Launches Thermal Studio Software to Simplify Thermal Image Processing
Super Bowl Security Operation Proves Drones Can Be Part Of The Solution
In the days leading up to the NFL Championship Game in Atlanta last weekend, FBI officers confiscated six drones flying closer to the stadium than temporary flight restrictions allowed. With local drone pilots either not aware or deliberately ignoring the flight ban, there were no doubt concerns that the Super Bowl could be impacted by its very own Battle of Gatwick … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Security Operation Proves Drones Can Be Part Of The Solution