AI and Drone Technologies Enhance Bridge Safety and Reduce Maintenance Costs NTT Corporation (NTT) and NTT e-Drone Technology Corporation have developed a cutting-edge method to detect and repair corroded steel materials on bridges using a combination of AI image recognition and drones. This new approach aims to overcome the limitations of traditional visual inspections, … [Read more...] about NTT Uses AI and Drones to Detect and Address Corroded Steel on Bridges
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Ukraine’s Rapid Drone Production Offers a Lesson for U.S. Lawmakers
Balancing Concerns Over Chinese Tech With Investment in U.S. Innovation News and Opinion. Ukraine’s defense industry has shown that scaling drone production rapidly is possible, even in the toughest circumstances. During the Second International Defense Industries Forum, President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed Ukraine is producing over 4 million drones annually, with more … [Read more...] about Ukraine’s Rapid Drone Production Offers a Lesson for U.S. Lawmakers
Swarming Lights, Bee Trackers & Microwave Defenses: on the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast!
In this episode of the drone podcast Weekly Wings! Swarming lights, bee trackers, microwave defenses, and more. In this week’s episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry and Terry Neff cover a wide range of fascinating drone and space topics. The episode begins with a dive into the awe-inspiring Shenzhen drone light show, which featured over 10,000 drones … [Read more...] about Swarming Lights, Bee Trackers & Microwave Defenses: on the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast!
Rotor Unveils Airtruck and Sprayhawk: Drones with Helicopter DNA
New Heavy-Lift UAVs Aim to Revolutionize Agricultural and Utility Operations with Extended Flight Times and Unmatched Payload Capacity by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil A New Hampshire-based company is combining the durability, extended flight time and heavy-lifting capabilities of helicopter technology with the maneuverability and autonomous operation of unmanned … [Read more...] about Rotor Unveils Airtruck and Sprayhawk: Drones with Helicopter DNA
Drone-Based Echo Sounder Locates Sunken Boat in Ecuador
Innovative Use of Drone Technology Overcomes Logistical Challenges in Search Operation In a recent operation, a drone equipped with a Single-Beam Echo Sounder (SBES) located a sunken boat in the remote Laguna San Pablo, Ecuador. The mission demonstrated how resourceful thinking can help overcome technological limitations and environmental challenges. Background of the … [Read more...] about Drone-Based Echo Sounder Locates Sunken Boat in Ecuador
