While China dominates much of the drone manufacturing discussion, and a new drone software and data company seems to appear every day in the US, Europe's drone industry doesn't always get the play it should. But with many European countries offering industry-supporting regulations, a robust appetite for commercial drone applications, and an innovative research and academic … [Read more...] about The Top 5 European Drone Companies to Watch
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Five Future Uses for Drone Technology
Standard photography drones are expected to make record sales over the festive period. But we thought it would be a good idea to look ahead at what the industry might have to offer in the years to come. So, apart from your regular UAVs for aerial photography, what are five future uses for drones? Personal Transport At CES 2016, Ehang revealed the 184, a personal transport … [Read more...] about Five Future Uses for Drone Technology
Sky-Futures Expands Drone Data Analysis With New Software
An English company has announced the release of a UAV software package that will equip industrial clients to “harness the power of drone-driven data collection and analysis.” According to a company press release, Sky-Futures, a UAV data firm specializing in oil, gas and utility inspections recently launched Expanse, an end-to-end inspection data management bundle. After … [Read more...] about Sky-Futures Expands Drone Data Analysis With New Software
New York Energy Company Using Drones to Inspect Steam System
One of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the United States is testing drones to inspect inside of the towering boilers that produce steam for some of New York City's most iconic buildings. Con Edison partnered with drone technology company Flyability to test the use of unmanned aerial vehicles as a way to reduce the time and cost it takes to inspect the boilers, … [Read more...] about New York Energy Company Using Drones to Inspect Steam System
Sky-Futures Completes Drone-only FPSO Tank Inspection
Sky-Futures, a drone based data collection and analysis company, said they have completed the world’s first trial inspection of a floating production storage and offloading vessel cargo tank by drone without the need for a human having to enter the tank. Working with their technology partners at Flyability, a drone inspection team “delivered a new way of inspections in … [Read more...] about Sky-Futures Completes Drone-only FPSO Tank Inspection
