A German commercial drone service is fanning a gale-force gust in unmanned inspections after partnering with one of the nation’s largest wind-power companies. Lufthansa Aerial Services announced an agreement with the Nordex Group last week to deploy drone inspection services for several Nordex wind turbines. Drones equipped with powerful sensor arrays will collect and … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Drone Firm Inks Wind Turbine Inspection Deal
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DJI and Lufthansa to Collaborate on Commercial Drones
DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, has signed an agreement with Lufthansa Aerial Services to collaborate on developing commercial drone applications. The deal provides for Lufthansa Consulting, a unit of the airline, to use DJI drones to work on drone applications for key clients. “Lufthansa Aerial Services is a highly-regarded company and a perfect partner for … [Read more...] about DJI and Lufthansa to Collaborate on Commercial Drones
JetBlue Pilots Report Nearby Drone Near FL Airport
A JetBlue pilot reported see a drone as he landed an Airbus A320 on Monday at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, according to the FAA. "We just had a drone at our location cross over the top of us at 5,000 feet," the unidentified JetBlue Pilot reported to the control tower. “The pilot did not take evasive action. The FAA will investigate,” the FAA stated in a … [Read more...] about JetBlue Pilots Report Nearby Drone Near FL Airport
Lufthansa Looks to Drones for Future Fixes
Germany’s national airline carrier announced that it would explore ways to integrate drone use into its business model. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr said the carrier may delve into drone pilot training and UAV maintenance as new market opportunities. Spohr told the Financial Times that the company has “considerable know-how” in the sector and … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Looks to Drones for Future Fixes
