UK-based Heliguy, one of DJI’s largest European enterprise partners and distributors, has been awarded a nationwide contract with Network Rail as part of a drone services framework worth up to £2.6million. Heliguy will supply, maintain, repair and service Network Rail’s drones, as well as delivering training courses to the infrastructure group’s team of in-house pilots. … [Read more...] about DJI Partner Heliguy Awarded Contract With Major UK Rail Operator
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Transurban: Using Drones To Maintain Roads & Bridges Down Under
Australian transport infrastructure company Transurban has released a video outlining how their drone fleet is supporting construction, maintenance and inspection operations. Transurban operates infrastructure in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, as well as roads in North America, in Montreal and Greater Washington. The company's maintenance teams have been using drones to … [Read more...] about Transurban: Using Drones To Maintain Roads & Bridges Down Under
VTOL Lilium Jet has First Flight in Germany
In Germany this week a small but well-funded aviation startup successfully completed initial test flights for an aerial transport service with a twist. This is the Lilium Jet, from Lilium. It's electric, has vertical take-off and landing capabilities and has been designed to be the Uber of the skies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohig71bwRUE Sure, it's another transport … [Read more...] about VTOL Lilium Jet has First Flight in Germany