Percepto, Chevron team on autonomous drone inspections By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Israel-based Percepto is combining artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technologies to conduct safety inspections across Chevron’s far-flung assets in the western U.S., limiting the need for human-led inspection trips. The two companies recently announced the successful … [Read more...] about The Inside Story on Chevron’s Autonomous Drone Inspections with Percepto
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DRONELIFE Exclusive: Elsight CEO on How Halo Connectivity Enables Reliable BVLOS Drone Operations
Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight is widely recognized as a key enabler for the commercial drone industry. With the ability to fly drones over long distances without direct human oversight, BVLOS operations unlock new possibilities for industries such as delivery, infrastructure inspection, and defense. However, one of the biggest challenges to BVLOS adoption is … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive: Elsight CEO on How Halo Connectivity Enables Reliable BVLOS Drone Operations
Fighting fire with fire: In the UK, a North East drone company is helping prisons fight back
Here, UK drone services provider heliguy provides an insider look at how prisons are using drones to combat drone incursions. Drugs, weapons - and even mustard. That's just some of the contraband smuggled into British prisons in recent years via drones. And the problem is getting worse. A watchdog recently warned that two major prisons had “ceded control” of the air above … [Read more...] about Fighting fire with fire: In the UK, a North East drone company is helping prisons fight back
Redmond, WA Police Take Innovation to New Heights with Drone First Responder Program
City embraces innovation in launching DFR program By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Armed with recent approval to conduct drone missions beyond the visual line of sight, the Redmond, Washington Police Department is working to launch its drones as first responders (DFR) program to new heights to protect public safety. Last November, the FAA granted permission to fly … [Read more...] about Redmond, WA Police Take Innovation to New Heights with Drone First Responder Program
U.S. Stocks, and Jeep’s New Patent: This Episode of Weekly Wings
In this captivating episode of Weekly Wings, hosts Paul Rossi and Terry Neff dive into the latest advancements in drones, public safety, and groundbreaking technology. They start with the financial outlook of the drone industry, highlighting surprising market trends and the rising stocks of companies like Red Cat Holdings and Unusual Machines. The discussion … [Read more...] about U.S. Stocks, and Jeep’s New Patent: This Episode of Weekly Wings
