Drones have been used in the power industry for a few years now, but in the U.S., power line stringing is a relatively new application. It's an application that offers massive cost and time savings - and is one that could permanently change the way power companies work. DRONELIFE spoke with Matt Dunlevy, President and CEO of SkySkopes, consistently named one of Frost & … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive: How Drones Will Change Power Line Stringing Forever
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How AI Powers Industrial Inspections by Drone: the Neurala and Optelos Collaboration
Artificial Intelligence (AI) definitely tops the list of important themes for the drone industry. From data management to flight automation, AI has been part of the description. But how exactly does AI power processes like industrial inspections? An integration between a drone data management platform and an AI company serves as an example. Drone inspections generate a lot … [Read more...] about How AI Powers Industrial Inspections by Drone: the Neurala and Optelos Collaboration
Do You Trust Your Roofer? New Partnership Sets the Standard for Drone Based Inspections
Roofing inspections - and related insurance claims - are something most homeowners dread. It's a time-consuming and potentially dangerous experience for the roofers, and one where homeowners are forced to accept the word of a service provider. Drones are a game changer for roofing inspections. Able to perform the same work in a fraction of the time, drone based … [Read more...] about Do You Trust Your Roofer? New Partnership Sets the Standard for Drone Based Inspections
Sky-Futures Acquired by Global Maintenance Company ICR
Industrial drone inspection specialist Sky-Futures has been acquired by international asset maintenance management company ICR Integrity. ICR's current inspection services are set to be bolstered by Sky-Futures' expertise in providing drone solutions to the oil and gas industry. UK-based Sky-Futures is also making headway in commercial BVLOS operations, plotting a path … [Read more...] about Sky-Futures Acquired by Global Maintenance Company ICR
Evaluating the Economics of BVLOS Drone Operations
Skylogic Research, the leading commercial drone industry research and advisory services firm, just announced the release of their latest research on commercial drone operations. The Economics of Using Drones for BVLOS Inspections is a white paper sponsored by PrecisionHawk, the leading provider of drone technology for the enterprise, which provides a foundation for businesses … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Economics of BVLOS Drone Operations
