There is absolutely no doubt that drones offer a high ROI for the construction industry. But the notoriously traditionalist sector has been slower than others to adopt drones on worksites. Now global drone leader DJI and commercial drone data company Skycatch have scored a deal to deliver 1,000 high-precision drones to construction giant Komatsu. It's a big step forward … [Read more...] about 1,000 Industrial Drones for Construction: DJI and Skycatch Make a Deal with Komatsu
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The Evolution of an Industry: Drones are Changing Construction Worksites, for Good
Construction worksites still look a lot like they always have: trucks, hardhats and tool belts haven’t changed a lot in the last couple of years. But laptops are now almost as ubiquitous as hammers on the site, and the tools available - including drones –are creating a complete evolution in the industry. It’s an evolution whose time has come. A 2016 article in Fortune … [Read more...] about The Evolution of an Industry: Drones are Changing Construction Worksites, for Good
Komatsu to Use Drones to Help Automate Digging in the US
Equipment manufacturer Komatsu will as early as this fiscal year roll out a service in the U.S. using drones to cut down on the labor required for excavation and earthwork on construction projects, according to a report in the Nikkei Asian Review. The service, which goes by the name Smartconstruction, uses drones to create a detailed three-dimensional site map which is … [Read more...] about Komatsu to Use Drones to Help Automate Digging in the US
Drone Bits: Mtn Dew Goes Drone Racing; Skycatch launches Mapping App for DJI Drones
Mountain Dew is starting its drone engines. The soft drink that comes in a variety of funny colors is pumped on drone racing. The soda brand with a legacy of promoting and sponsoring action sports is partnering with DR1 Racing, a newly formed drone racing series. The DR1 Invitational, presented by Mountain Dew, will air this August in the U.S. in a one-hour broadcast … [Read more...] about Drone Bits: Mtn Dew Goes Drone Racing; Skycatch launches Mapping App for DJI Drones
Nuts and Bolts: How Will Drone Delivery Actually Work?
The drone geek world is all atwitter following the recent announcement that retailer Amazon.com obtained FAA approval to test delivery drones. And yes, this will change everything we know about online shopping and package logistics. But we’re only now in the baby-steps phase that will lead to that shining moment when an Amazon Prime Air drone buzzes to your doorstep with the … [Read more...] about Nuts and Bolts: How Will Drone Delivery Actually Work?
