Utilities face challenges in establishing drone programs By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill While the owners of electric utility assets were some of the earliest adopters of drone technology, they are facing new challenges and opportunities – such as the expected adoption of new beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) regulations and government pressures to adapt their drone … [Read more...] about Utilities Prepare for BVLOS While Navigating the Post-DJI Transition
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Energy Leaders See UAVs as Critical to Protecting Aging Infrastructure
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
Southern Company to Deploy SwissDrones’ SDO 50 for Infrastructure Monitoring
U.S. energy provider adopts unmanned helicopters to enhance inspection, safety, and emergency response SwissDrones Expands U.S. Presence with Major Energy Sector Contract SwissDrones, a Swiss-based company specializing in unmanned aerial systems, has announced a new agreement with Southern Company, one of the largest energy providers in the United States. Under this contract, … [Read more...] about Southern Company to Deploy SwissDrones’ SDO 50 for Infrastructure Monitoring
SwissDrones Flies in Malta: BVLOS Flights Over Water
SwissDrones Completes Test Flights in Malta by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby This week, Transport Malta Civil Aviation Directorate (Transport Malta), Malta’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), and SwissDrones, a global manufacturer of long-range unmanned helicopter systems, oversaw a sequence of long-range Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights over water for … [Read more...] about SwissDrones Flies in Malta: BVLOS Flights Over Water
