North Carolina-based drone company PrecisionHawk is powering up a new partnership with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) to teach electric co-ops the ABCs of UAVs. The new course and skills assessment are designed to enhance pilots’ knowledge and confidence to inspect electricity transmission and distribution assets more safely and efficiently. The … [Read more...] about PrecisionHawk Launches Drone Skills Program for Rural Electric Co-ops
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PrecisionHawk Lights Up Drone Tech for Utilities
Drone companies like PrecisionHawk have led the industry in the inspection power distribution and transmission infrastructure like lines, towers, transformers and other components of the electrical grid – work that can be dangerous and costly for non-aerial inspectors. Drone tech has improved conditions for power workers by keeping them off of towers and out of harm’s way … [Read more...] about PrecisionHawk Lights Up Drone Tech for Utilities
PrecisionHawk Deploys Drones to Keep the Lights On
Despite stay-at-home orders in more than 25 states due to the coronavirus pandemic, utility workers (including drone operators) remain on the job as the first line of defense of critical power infrastructure. Pilots with Raleigh-based drone company PrecisionHawk have been deployed around the country to ensure uninterrupted utility service. Under guidance from the … [Read more...] about PrecisionHawk Deploys Drones to Keep the Lights On
Drone Company PrecisionHawk Names New CEO
Drone company PrecisionHawk has survived 10 years in the industry, evolving from a manufacturer of an iconic fixed wing to its current position as a drone software and services provider. Through the years, PrecisionHawk has taken many leadership positions in the industry, working closely with the FAA on flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and other areas of drone … [Read more...] about Drone Company PrecisionHawk Names New CEO
PrecisionHawk Scores Another Big Round: $32 Million to Fuel Growth
Commercial drone company PrecisionHawk has scored another big funding round, announcing a $32 million VC investment today. PrecisionHawk has been a major name in the drone industry for several years, evolving from the production of fixed wing aircraft to an enterprise solutions company, providing software and drone services. It was almost two years ago, in January of 2018, … [Read more...] about PrecisionHawk Scores Another Big Round: $32 Million to Fuel Growth
