Corning Incorporated is moving into the drone industry, selling its latest hyperspectral sensor in partnership with leading drone platform provider PrecisionHawk. In doing so, PrecisionHawk gets at least a temporary lead over competitors in delivering a high level of drone imaging data intelligence. Historically, low-altitude data collection using hyperspectral sensors has … [Read more...] about PrecisionHawk and Corning Collaborate to Provide Hyperspectral Data via Drone
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The Top 5 Drones for Inspections
Inspections are a major application for drones, but the type of equipment chosen depends upon the type of inspection required. "Inspections" can mean anything from a basic real estate job requiring images of a steep roof to the complex inspection of an energy installation: and the drones required for each application differ significantly. Dyan Gibbens, one of the founders … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Drones for Inspections
Senate Committee to Hold Hearing on Drone Policy
Prominent members of the drone industry will testify at a hearing held by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation next week titled “Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Innovation, Integration, Successes, and Challenges.” "The hearing will examine public policy issues related to the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system," says … [Read more...] about Senate Committee to Hold Hearing on Drone Policy
PrecisionHawk’s New CEO Just Might Be Their Next Secret Weapon
It's no news that commercial drone company PrecisionHawk is a leader in drone technology; they've been in the forefront of the industry since the company started in 2010. With an impressive client list of Fortune 500 companies and operations across the globe, PrecisionHawk has always had a number of weapons in its arsenal: strong leadership, good tech, and strategic … [Read more...] about PrecisionHawk’s New CEO Just Might Be Their Next Secret Weapon
The 7 Best Agricultural Drones on the Market: Our Updated List
DRONELIFE originally published this article in 2014 - this article has been completely updated from the original as of 2017. While drones are spreading into industries from warehousing to oil exploration, precision agriculture remains one of the most robust segments of the market. The ROI for drones in agriculture is compelling: and farms of every size are taking advantage … [Read more...] about The 7 Best Agricultural Drones on the Market: Our Updated List
