DRONELIFE heads to INTERGEO for a look at the mapping, lidar, photogrammetry, AI and digital twin technologies shaping the next generation of drone operations. INTERGEO 2026 takes place September 15–17 at Messe München, bringing together the international geospatial community for three days of exhibits, technical sessions and industry discussion. For commercial drone … [Read more...] about Beyond the Drone: What to See at INTERGEO 2026 in Munich
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From Power Lines to Mine Shafts: Lidar Expands the Reach of Drone Mapping
Ouster partnerships with GeoCue and Flyability show how next-generation lidar is supporting applications above infrastructure and deep inside confined spaces Two recent partnerships from lidar developer Ouster highlight the expanding role of lidar in commercial drone operations. The applications range from surveying utility infrastructure from the air to mapping confined … [Read more...] about From Power Lines to Mine Shafts: Lidar Expands the Reach of Drone Mapping
MFE Offshore Adds Hydromea EXRAY Underwater Inspection ROV to Portfolio
Houston-based MFE Offshore becomes an official distributor of Hydromea's tetherless underwater inspection technology for energy operators. MFE Offshore announced July 9, 2026, that it has partnered with Swiss underwater robotics developer Hydromea to distribute the Hydromea EXRAY underwater inspection ROV across the energy, industrial, hydropower, marine infrastructure and … [Read more...] about MFE Offshore Adds Hydromea EXRAY Underwater Inspection ROV to Portfolio
MFE Launches Robotic Gas Detection for Boston Dynamics’ Spot
A new integration streams Blackline Safety's connected gas data from the Spot quadruped to Blackline Live, layering robotic atmospheric awareness on top of MFE's existing drone-based gas detection products. MFE Inspection Solutions has launched a robotic gas detection solution that connects Blackline Safety's cloud-connected portable detector to the Boston Dynamics Spot … [Read more...] about MFE Launches Robotic Gas Detection for Boston Dynamics’ Spot
Flyability Announces New Elios 3 Tether Power Unit
Swiss mapping drone developer Flyability recently announced their new Elios 3 Tether Power Unit, a new ground power system that delivers continuous power for uninterrupted inspections. The Tether Power Unit connects to a wall outlet, generator, or compatible portable power station, converting 100–240 V AC into high-voltage DC. Power is transmitted through a 50 m (164 ft) … [Read more...] about Flyability Announces New Elios 3 Tether Power Unit
