Earlier this month the highly anticipated Skydio 2 landed, revamping the original R1 and sending a clear message to hobbyist drone pilots and professionals: You don't have to fly with DJI. Aside from all the bells and whistles of the new release - which include (still) unmatched computer vision, an improved camera, longer flight time, a crash guarantee, and a cheaper opening … [Read more...] about The Skydio 2 Dock Aims to Make Fully Autonomous Workflows a Reality
Construction
DroneBase & Hangar Partner on Architecture, Engineering & Construction Solution
This week global airspace intelligence specialist AirMap acquired Hangar, a platform for managing drone workflows. It's one of several recent deals that integrates solutions for enterprise operations. You can read more about AirMap's steps in remote ID, BVLOS flight and UTM in our features here: If Big Integrators are the New Drone Industry Influencers; AirMap is Moving … [Read more...] about DroneBase & Hangar Partner on Architecture, Engineering & Construction Solution
Nailed It: Autonomous Roofing Drone Takes Off
A matter of weeks ago, the FAA issued a reminder to pilots that weaponizing drones is a bad idea and definitely against the law. The statement seemed to be in response to an enterprising company in Ohio deciding that a flying flamethrower drone was both fun and practical. In news that isn't totally unrelated, University of Michigan engineers have published a paper and … [Read more...] about Nailed It: Autonomous Roofing Drone Takes Off
Spanish Architects Put Concrete-Spraying Drone to Work in Construction
Spanish architecture firm MuDD is combining drones and construction in a way we haven't seen before. MuDD's tethered drones are being used to spray a cement-like substance onto fabric to solidify lightweight structures. The team claims that the innovative method removes the need for expensive construction equipment. The technique could be used to put up structures at … [Read more...] about Spanish Architects Put Concrete-Spraying Drone to Work in Construction
DJI Upgrades M200 Series & FlightHub With Night Flights & BVLOS In Mind
Night flights and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations are coming and DJI is preparing the ground. Today the Chinese manufacturer launched an upgrade to their most popular enterprise drone and improvements to FlightHub, the company's operation management platform. The Matrice 200 series is getting a serious revamp (and is now the Matrice 200 Series V2), while … [Read more...] about DJI Upgrades M200 Series & FlightHub With Night Flights & BVLOS In Mind
