New survey shows North American utilities turning to drones as extreme weather and decaying infrastructure raise risks A new report from SwissDrones highlights how executives across North America’s energy sector are preparing for a future in which uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) play a central role in maintaining critical infrastructure. The Energy Infrastructure Index, based … [Read more...] about Energy Leaders See UAVs as Critical to Protecting Aging Infrastructure
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Voliro Raises $23M to Expand Aerial Robotics for Infrastructure Inspection
With growing demand for safer, faster, and smarter inspections, Voliro’s tiltable-rotor drones lead the shift toward autonomous industrial maintenance Voliro Secures Funding to Scale Autonomous Aerial Robots Zurich-based aerial robotics company Voliro has announced the successful extension of its Series A funding round, raising a total of $23 million. Backed by venture … [Read more...] about Voliro Raises $23M to Expand Aerial Robotics for Infrastructure Inspection
This Drone Steals Power from the Nearest Power Lines to Charge Its Battery and Keep Flying
Fast Company calls it a "vampire drone," but the drone developed by a team of researchers at the University of Southern Denmark is designed to find and suck power, not blood. Dramatic headlines aside, the idea has significance for industrial drone flight beyond visual line of sight. With many drones still limited by relatively short battery life, the ability for a drone … [Read more...] about This Drone Steals Power from the Nearest Power Lines to Charge Its Battery and Keep Flying
