The construction industry isn't known for rapid adoption of cutting edge technologies. The benefits of drones and AI to the industry may change that, however. Computing giant NVIDIA has announced a partnership with Japanese company Komatsu, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction and mining equipment, to bring AI to construction worksites. “We’re seeing … [Read more...] about NVIDIA Brings Drones and AI to Construction Industry through Partnership with Komatsu
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Kespry Updates Drone Software for Construction Industry
Kespry, the drone technology firm, has released a suite of capabilities that extend the value of aerial intelligence to the full life cycle of planning, bidding and managing earthworks projects in the major site construction industry. These include grade planning and analysis, site and surface comparison including cut/fill visualization, and design plan development and … [Read more...] about Kespry Updates Drone Software for Construction Industry
The Evolution of an Industry: Drones are Changing Construction Worksites, for Good
Construction worksites still look a lot like they always have: trucks, hardhats and tool belts haven’t changed a lot in the last couple of years. But laptops are now almost as ubiquitous as hammers on the site, and the tools available - including drones –are creating a complete evolution in the industry. It’s an evolution whose time has come. A 2016 article in Fortune … [Read more...] about The Evolution of an Industry: Drones are Changing Construction Worksites, for Good
3DR Releases Perimeter Scan, a New Autonomous Flight Mode for Engineering and Construction Industries
3DR, the Berkeley based drone technology firm and developer of Site Scan, a drone driven data platform for engineering and construction, today announced Perimeter Scan, a brand new flight mode on the Site Scan Field iOS app. Perimeter scan is the first of its kind in the commercial drone industry: it enables Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) … [Read more...] about 3DR Releases Perimeter Scan, a New Autonomous Flight Mode for Engineering and Construction Industries
Drone Photography Tracks Progress of Apple Campus Construction Project
Apple's huge campus construction project, recently dubbed 'Apple Park', was first announced by Steve Jobs back in 2006. Work began in 2013, and aerial photographer Matthew Roberts has been tracking the progress of Apple's future headquarters in Cupertino, California with his DJI Phantom 3 Professional. Apple Park covers a massive 175 acres, and the new campus is expected … [Read more...] about Drone Photography Tracks Progress of Apple Campus Construction Project
