In speaking with people throughout the industry over the past year there is one opinion that seems to be universally shared regarding drones in the marketplace — “It’s early.” This is one way of saying, “we have no idea where things are going or when they are going to get there.” But things did happen (or didn’t). Here is a review. What we saw and learned in 2016 US firms … [Read more...] about It’s a Drone Life – 2016 in Review & a Look at 2017
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The Letter Drone Manufacturers Sent to Trump
The Drone Manufacturer's Alliance (DMA) an advocacy group of leading drone makers founded by DJI, Parrot, 3DR, and GoPro, has published a letter to President-elect Trump praising his nomination of Elaine Chao for Transportation Secretary and asking Trump to support the drone industry. Chao is Trump's choice to replace current Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, who in … [Read more...] about The Letter Drone Manufacturers Sent to Trump
Drones Troubleshoot Idaho Landfill Data
Drone flights are helping an Idaho county maximize the use and sustainability of its landfill. Ada County recently received FAA approval to launch drone flights over its 2,700-acre multi-use complex to map the site to measure erosion and ground swell as well as to ensure proper distribution of landfill dirt. The COA allows the county’s IT department to operate a 3DR … [Read more...] about Drones Troubleshoot Idaho Landfill Data
3DR Site Scan Maps Dallas Skyscraper
According to a recent Interdrone white paper, “of the total global spending over the next five years on drones in the commercial market, about $11.2 billion will be generated by the construction industry, with $1.3 billion in the U.S. alone.” Dallas-based Austin Commercial is contributing to the billions spent on construction drones after hiring 3DR to scan a newly … [Read more...] about 3DR Site Scan Maps Dallas Skyscraper
3DR Improves Overall Enterprise Drone Solution with Integration of Sony R10C Camera
3DR, the North American based manufacturer of drone technologies for commercial and industrial use, today announced that Site Scan, 3DR’s fully-automated flagship aerial analytics platform, is now available as an integrated bundle with Sony's UMC-R10C camera. The bundle represents 3DR's top-of-the-line solution for the construction, infrastructure and survey industries. The … [Read more...] about 3DR Improves Overall Enterprise Drone Solution with Integration of Sony R10C Camera
