This article has been updated to clarify the nature of the drone in this story. To date, flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) has been tested with visual ground observers or in an "extended line of sight" scenario - one that may require as much staff as flight within visual line of sight. (Edit: Or, as some readers pointed out, using fixed wing and/or VTOL drones. … [Read more...] about Inside the First Truly BVLOS Quadcopter Drone Flight Without Ground Observers – A 4 Mile Linear Inspection Along the Trans-Alaska Pipeline
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DJI Partner Heliguy Awarded Contract With Major UK Rail Operator
UK-based Heliguy, one of DJI’s largest European enterprise partners and distributors, has been awarded a nationwide contract with Network Rail as part of a drone services framework worth up to £2.6million. Heliguy will supply, maintain, repair and service Network Rail’s drones, as well as delivering training courses to the infrastructure group’s team of in-house pilots. … [Read more...] about DJI Partner Heliguy Awarded Contract With Major UK Rail Operator
DRONELIFE Exclusive: How to Get Hired By One of the Top Drone Companies in the U.S. – an Interview with Avisight’s COO
One of the most common questions we get at DRONELIFE is from new pilots. Wherever they are, or whatever their specialty, we've been asked the same question hundreds, if not thousands, of times: "How do I get a job in the industry?" The answer isn't as simple as getting a Part 107, or of learning a few additional skills. This year almost every commercial drone company we … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive: How to Get Hired By One of the Top Drone Companies in the U.S. – an Interview with Avisight’s COO
InterDrone Update: PRODRONE Announces Drones with Enhanced Capabilities to Address Industrial Use
At the InterDrone show in Las Vegas PRODRONE has introduced two drones for industrial use that have unique features for wide range of commercial tasks.They are the PRODRONE PD6B-AW-ARM and the PD6-CI-L PRODRONE PD6B-AW-ARM The PRODRONE PD6B-AW-ARM is a large-format drone equipped with two internally-developed robotic arms, enabling it to directly accomplish a variety … [Read more...] about InterDrone Update: PRODRONE Announces Drones with Enhanced Capabilities to Address Industrial Use
Construction Sector Targets Drone Safety Issues
With the recent expansion of drone use across the construction and inspection industries, leaders in the field are welcoming the most recent FAA Part 107 regulations and hope that the new rules will legitimize safe pilots while weeding out rogue users. Because UAV tech may soon be as common as a hammer on a construction site, many in the industry want to keep safety issues … [Read more...] about Construction Sector Targets Drone Safety Issues
