Pilot program combines aerial LiDAR and construction scheduling to provide more accurate progress tracking and improve safety on major transportation infrastructure As construction continues on the final phase of North Carolina's Complete 540 project, the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) is using drone-based LiDAR to gain a more detailed view of construction progress … [Read more...] about North Carolina Turnpike Authority Uses Drone LiDAR to Improve Oversight on Complete 540 Project
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Italian Regulators Open Inquiry on Alleged Price Fixing by DJI, Partners
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has opened a formal investigation into DJI Europe B.V. and its Italian importer Nital S.p.A. over suspected resale price maintenance (RPM) practices that may violate European Union competition law. The investigation centers on allegations that the companies imposed fixed resale prices on retailers selling DJI enterprise drones in Italy, … [Read more...] about Italian Regulators Open Inquiry on Alleged Price Fixing by DJI, Partners
Infravision Secures $91 Million to Scale Drone-Powered Grid Infrastructure
Austin-based Infravision has raised $91 million in Series B funding to accelerate the global deployment of its aerial robotics system for power line construction and maintenance. The round was led by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC, with participation from Activate Capital and Hitachi Ventures, alongside existing investor Energy Impact Partners. Founded in 2018 by … [Read more...] about Infravision Secures $91 Million to Scale Drone-Powered Grid Infrastructure
DroneDeploy Introduces Agentic AI and Robotics Advancements at Horizons 2025
New AI capabilities and platform upgrades aim to improve accuracy, automation and safety DroneDeploy announced major product innovations at the Horizons 2025 conference in San Francisco. The company says the new solutions will improve how field teams capture and analyze data in construction, energy, utilities and industrial environments. Mike Winn, CEO and co founder of … [Read more...] about DroneDeploy Introduces Agentic AI and Robotics Advancements at Horizons 2025
Apellix Launches New Beta Program for Spray-Painting Drone
Industrial drone maker Apellix recently announced the launch of its Spray-Painting Drone Beta Program, designed for painting contractors and companies with advanced levels of coating expertise. This initiative allows professionals to leverage drone technology for complex coating applications and includes regular hardware/software updates, direct access to Apellix engineers, and … [Read more...] about Apellix Launches New Beta Program for Spray-Painting Drone
