Airborne response inks new utility inspection contracts By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Although the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season fortunately has reached its peak without any major tropical storms hitting Florida, utility companies in the state are continuing to rely on companies that use UAS assets to conduct inspections to provide data that speeds up disaster … [Read more...] about Airborne Response Expands Disaster Recovery Efforts with New Utility Contracts in Florida
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Drones vs. Satellites: This Week’s Weekly Wings Drone Podcast
Don't miss the latest edition of our new drone podcast, Weekly Wings! In this week's episode of Weekly Wings, your hosts Paul Rossi and Samuel Stansberry delve into the latest advancements in the drone industry and beyond. Discover the impact of drone imagery on utility inspections, explore the fascinating horizontal drone landing technology, and get an insider look at the … [Read more...] about Drones vs. Satellites: This Week’s Weekly Wings Drone Podcast
Down to Earth: Analyzing the Key Differences Between Aerial Vehicles and Satellites in Utility Grid Inspections
Comparing Drones and Satellites for Utility Grid Inspections DRONELIFE presents this guest post by Kaitlyn Albertoli, the Co-Founder and CEO of Buzz Solutions. Buzz Solutions safeguards the world's energy infrastructure with an AI-powered predictive analytics platform for visual infrastructure inspections. The company enables field teams to prioritize and perform maintenance … [Read more...] about Down to Earth: Analyzing the Key Differences Between Aerial Vehicles and Satellites in Utility Grid Inspections
“Spot” Gets a New Doghouse: Ground Robots and Drones Provide End-to-End Autonomous Inspections
Israeli-based Percepto is known for their drone-in-a-box solution, enabling fully autonomous inspections and other commercial drone applications. Now, Percepto has partnered with robotics experts Boston Dynamics, creating a base for their ground robot, Spot. Spot's new base "provides the robotic dog with capabilities that enables a full autonomous inspection cycle in outdoor … [Read more...] about “Spot” Gets a New Doghouse: Ground Robots and Drones Provide End-to-End Autonomous Inspections
