New Study Explores When Drone Mapping Can Reduce Ground Setup A new white paper from Swiss drone manufacturer Wingtra takes on a long-standing question in drone surveying: is it possible to achieve survey-grade accuracy without ground control points (GCPs)? The report, Repeat Accuracy Verification, presents results from 102 drone flights designed to test both accuracy and … [Read more...] about Can You Get Survey-Grade Accuracy Without Ground Control Points?
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Another New Drone from ZenaTech
ZenaTech Launches ZenaDrone IQ Quad for Survey and Mapping Markets New autonomous quadcopter targets land surveying, construction, urban planning, and public works ZenaTech has announced the launch of the ZenaDrone IQ Quad, a new autonomous quadcopter designed for survey and mapping work. The drone will support land surveying, construction, urban planning, real estate … [Read more...] about Another New Drone from ZenaTech
Senators Press Federal Contractors on DJI Drone Use, Expanding Scrutiny Beyond Government Agencies
U.S. lawmakers are expanding their efforts to limit the use of Chinese-manufactured drones, shifting focus from federal agencies and spectrum access to the contractors that build and maintain some of the nation’s most sensitive infrastructure. In letters sent December 18, Senators Maggie Hassan and Gary Peters pressed major U.S. construction firms about their relationships with … [Read more...] about Senators Press Federal Contractors on DJI Drone Use, Expanding Scrutiny Beyond Government Agencies
Sphere Drones, Aptella Deliver Game-Changing HubX: Off-Grid BVLOS Drone Solution for Industry Operations
After 25,000 Kilometers of Testing, HubX Offers Automation, Safety, and Efficiency for Mining, Construction, and Emergency Services in Australia by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Australian drone technology company Sphere Drones recently announced that they had delivered HubX, a trailer-mounted, fully integrated, off grid BVLOS-capable drone deployment solution, to … [Read more...] about Sphere Drones, Aptella Deliver Game-Changing HubX: Off-Grid BVLOS Drone Solution for Industry Operations
12 Ways AI is Shaping the Drone Industry
"AI" is a term used freely in the drone industry: but it's uses vary from racing to rescue operations. Drone expert Jake Carter has rounded up 12 use cases to demonstrate the ways that AI is shaping the industry. Guest post by Jake Carter, drone enthusiast, reviewer and author for RCHobbyReview. Drones have two parts: the aircraft and a control system. Sophisticated … [Read more...] about 12 Ways AI is Shaping the Drone Industry
