Australian transport infrastructure company Transurban has released a video outlining how their drone fleet is supporting construction, maintenance and inspection operations. Transurban operates infrastructure in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, as well as roads in North America, in Montreal and Greater Washington. The company's maintenance teams have been using drones to … [Read more...] about Transurban: Using Drones To Maintain Roads & Bridges Down Under
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Terra Drone Expands Market After Australian Data Firm Acquisition
Japanese UAV player Terra Drone Corporation is expanding its global reach after the Tokyo-based company bought a major stake in Australian firm C4D Intel. Terra Drone specializes in commercial drone hardware, software and UTM. The company focuses on the mining, construction, energy generation, oil and gas sectors, using UAV-based LiDAR and photogrammetry surveying … [Read more...] about Terra Drone Expands Market After Australian Data Firm Acquisition
DJI Opens UAS Training Centers in Europe
DJI has launched a UTC (Unmanned Aerial Systems Training Center) program in the Netherlands. The move will provide businesses and commercial pilots in Europe with a place to train and learn how best to use drone technology for professional applications. The European UTC program will offer training in the classroom and in the field across two campuses in the Netherlands. Each … [Read more...] about DJI Opens UAS Training Centers in Europe
Flyability’s Elios Drone Passes Nuclear Radiation Tests
Swiss drone manufacturer Flyability has made a name for itself with its rugged Elios drone, which flies in an insect-inspired frame and effectively bounces off obstacles. This kind of capability has obvious applications in public safety and industries such as construction and mining, where the working environment isn't always friendly. This week Flyability have revealed that … [Read more...] about Flyability’s Elios Drone Passes Nuclear Radiation Tests
Aerones Moves on From Skydiving Stunts
Latvian drone startup Aerones made plenty of headlines last year when one of its drones was used to assist the world's first drone skydive. As publicity stunts go, we can't think of anything better in the industry. But all stunts like that are aimed at bringing attention to something more specific. In Aerones case, that something was the capability of the company's huge, … [Read more...] about Aerones Moves on From Skydiving Stunts
