New survey shows North American utilities turning to drones as extreme weather and decaying infrastructure raise risks A new report from SwissDrones highlights how executives across North America’s energy sector are preparing for a future in which uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) play a central role in maintaining critical infrastructure. The Energy Infrastructure Index, based … [Read more...] about Energy Leaders See UAVs as Critical to Protecting Aging Infrastructure
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Windlift’s Tethered Drones: Generating Power from the Skies with DoD Support
Company to use tethered drones to generate power By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill When thinking about wind-generated electrical power, most people envision an array of massive wind turbines, each as tall as a 20-story building, with blades averaging about 210 feet in length. However, a Durham, North Carolina start-up company is developing a system that employs a … [Read more...] about Windlift’s Tethered Drones: Generating Power from the Skies with DoD Support
Ørsted Deploys Heavy-Lift Cargo Drones at Borssele Offshore Wind Farm
Innovative Drone Technology Enhances Efficiency and Safety in Wind Power Operations Ørsted, a global leader in offshore wind, is deploying heavy-lift cargo drones (HLCD) for the first time in an operational campaign at the Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm. This pioneering move marks a significant leap forward in operational efficiency and safety in the offshore wind … [Read more...] about Ørsted Deploys Heavy-Lift Cargo Drones at Borssele Offshore Wind Farm
Innovative Cleaning Agents Enable Solar Panel Maintenance with Drones
Emil Otto GmbH Introduces Advanced Cleaning Solutions for Solar Systems, Designed for Use with Drones Emil Otto GmbH, a renowned supplier of cleaning and soldering agents for the solar industry, has introduced a range of cleaning products designed to be used with drones. These innovative solutions aim to enhance the efficiency and longevity of solar panels while reducing the … [Read more...] about Innovative Cleaning Agents Enable Solar Panel Maintenance with Drones
ZeroAvia and ScottishPower: Pioneering Hydrogen Infrastructure for Zero-Emission Aviation
A Strategic Partnership Leveraging Renewable Energy for the Advancement of Hydrogen-Electric Flight in the UK by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb California-based hydrogen engine developer ZeroAvia and UK-based energy company Scottishpower recently announced a partnership designed to develop hydrogen infrastructure at airport locations in pursuit of more zero-emission … [Read more...] about ZeroAvia and ScottishPower: Pioneering Hydrogen Infrastructure for Zero-Emission Aviation
