Japanese drone provider Terra Drone is reporting an amazing October. The UAV firm recently launched an AI-based solution for power-line maintenance. Following a study of various energy channels, the company identified a need for beyond-line-of-sight drone inspection of more than 55,000 miles of power lines across global markets. Drone-lifted, AI-algorithm arrays … [Read more...] about Terra Drone Soars Into a Successful October
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Terra Drone Tests Urban Patrol Aircraft Over Tokyo Business District
Tokyo residents may someday see regular drone patrols over urban skies thanks to a recent pilot program by Japanese drone provider Terra Drone. On Thursday, the company showcased a test mission for real estate giant Mitsubishi Estate. The flight demonstrated surveillance and logistics capabilities while flying over a busy, dense cityscape. Patrolling autonomously over … [Read more...] about Terra Drone Tests Urban Patrol Aircraft Over Tokyo Business District
UAV Firm Terra Drone Soars into Middle East Market
Japanese drone provider Terra Drone Corporation is teaming up with Saudi oil-and-gas inspection firm NDT Corrosion Control Services Co. to form Terra Drone CCS, a venture that will focus on the Middle East market. With major oil clients such as the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Saudi Aramco, Kuwait Oil Company, and Oman Oil Company, NDT will provide a hefty client base for … [Read more...] about UAV Firm Terra Drone Soars into Middle East Market
Drink Droning Outlawed in Japan
Japanese politicians have taken steps to enforce a more responsible culture among drone pilots with a blanket ban on droning under the influence of alcohol. New laws passed this week will see pilots caught drunk behind the controls facing up to a year in prison. Drunk pilots flying a drone that weighs more than 200 grams (seven ounces) could also be hit with a fine of up to … [Read more...] about Drink Droning Outlawed in Japan
Airobotics Provides Drone-data Platform for Japanese Insurance Carrier
Israeli drone provider Airobotics is partnering with one of Japan’s largest non-life insurance companies to optimize the insurer’s drone-based inspection and disaster-management efforts. Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance will use the Airobotics platform to digitize multiple sites, enable detailed change detection, and optimize current workflows. TMNF became aware of … [Read more...] about Airobotics Provides Drone-data Platform for Japanese Insurance Carrier
