Implementing drones for the inspection of wind turbines is an easy decision -they are high, dangerous, and difficult: the perfect job for a drone. Combine drone inspection with Boston-based... Read more
The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is teaming up with Tokyo Electric Power to deploy autonomous drones that can assess conditions and damage to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power follo... Read more
Drones may soon be saving money and lives in Pennsylvania by locating abandoned – potentially dangerous – gas wells. US Aerial Video Inc. (UAV) recently finished a six-month proof-of-concept... Read more
The following is a guest post by Dor Abuhasira, CEO of Percepto. Running an infrastructure operation is expensive – and maintenance is one of the biggest expenses of all. Maintenance isn... Read more
One of the largest American energy companies is looking to drone tech to improve and repair renewable energy sites. Conceived in 2014, Duke Energy’s inspection drone program now boasts more... Read more
The Department of Interior (DOI) is using hand-me-down drones from the Department of Defense (DOD) – and getting good value from them. The Federal Times reports that DOI’s “entir... Read more
There’s no question that drones are a powerful humanitarian tool. In disasters from wildfires to hurricanes, drones can help during an event. But it may be during the long slog of re... Read more
The WingtraOne is an unusual drone, both in looks and functionality. A VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) design allows the WingtraOne to work in a wide variety of environments. Now xyHt... Read more
An Australian transportation agency is getting an assist from drone technology to predict and prevent landslides along a popular coastal area. VicRoads, a government agency in charge of road... Read more
2009 is a long time ago in drone years – but that’s when Scotland-based Cyberhawk performed their first drone inspection, one year after the company’s start. Since then, t... Read more
Inspection drones have come a long way over the past few years with applications in infrastructure, construction, energy and mining. So, it’s no surprise that UAV technology is soaring into... Read more
A guest post by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. The unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) market has seen strong growth in recent years as new applications continue to be discovered. Indust... Read more
A 30-year-old British maritime company is looking skyward to grow unmanned aerial applications over the deep, blue sea. Marek Marine announced the launch last week of a new aviation division... Read more
Inspection services are one of the most hyped and fastest growing verticals in commercial drones, with good reason. When it comes to return on investment, the drones have it – saving... Read more