UAS

Does Your Drone Have Eagle Insurance?

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 06:22:00 -0400

A bald eagle attacks government drone and sends it to bottom of Lake Michigan.

Quantum Spatial Achieves IS-BAO Certification

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:25:00 -0400

The designation verifies that the company’s flight operations division has adopted the best practices necessary to reach the highest levels of safety, security and professionalism in its airborne data acquisition activities.

New 'Flight to the Future' Drone Pilot Training and Business Ownership Program

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 13:02:00 -0400

Participants become a fully licensed drone pilot and business operator.

Drones Can Safely Perform Inspections In Dangerous Conditions

lduffy@aproposresearch.com (Linda Duffy) — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Equipped with cameras and other sensors, drones can access assets without exposing a person to any of the dangerous conditions found in chimneys, boilers, tanks and tunnels.

Can Drones Add Value While Being Safe?

lduffy@aproposresearch.com (Linda Duffy) — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:45:00 -0400

Depending on the use case, drones are an excellent choice for collecting high-quality remotely sensed data; however, current operating regulations in the U.S. require the operator to keep the drone in sight.

Safety and Security Go Together For UAVs

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500

In November, 2019, the U.S. Department of Interior made the decision to ground its 531-strong drone force, with the exception of drones being used for emergency purposes such as fighting wildfires and conducting search and rescue missions.

Forensic Examination of Drones

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:30:00 -0500

The drone forensics field is still in nascent stages of development.

UAVs Below 200 Feet Face More Regulation

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:30:00 -0500

On October 16, 2019, Utah Senator Mike Lee introduced a proposal to restrict the Federal Aviation Administration’s right to regulate airspace below 200 feet.

Step Up Security on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:30:00 -0500

Companies using equipment like drones in their operations must vet for security as well as for capability.

ParaZero Client Gets FAA Waiver for UAV Flights Over People

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 17:00:00 -0400

Hensel Phelps gets first FAA waiver to fly over people with ParaZero SafeAir Parachute System.

LiDAR Takes Its Place on Drones

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:30:00 -0400

The drop in LiDAR prices is suddenly making LiDAR deployment on drones a more affordable alternative that is likely to compete with photogrammetry as a choice for capturing visual imagery from drones.

Beating the Drone Line-of-Sight Limitation

mshacklett@twdtransworld.com (Mary E. Shacklett) — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

FAA regulations still require drone operators to fly drones within line of sight. This can be a limiting factor for companies; however, there is now a mobile strategy that can overcome the restriction.

Microdrones and ESP Associates Launch New Video Series

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

The videos highlight Microdrones’ intuitive workflow of “Plan, Fly, Process and Visualize.”

How Drones are Revolutionizing BIM

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500

One industry that has possibly been helped more than any other by the implementation of drones is the construction industry.

IN-FLIGHT Data Awarded Three Guinness World Records

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

IN-FLIGHT Data was awarded three world records for flights carried out during the innovative BVLOS Canadian project.

Delair Opens U.S. Repair and Maintenance Centers

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Delair worked with technicians to certify them on the latest maintenance and repair processes, required to optimize the operations of its UX11 drone.

Delair Announces Interoperability with Trimble Business Center

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

The pairing will streamline photogrammetry workflows for geospatial professionals.

How Drone Detection Radar Systems Enable Safer UAV Operations

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 09:00:00 -0500

UAV safety is the largest technical and regulatory barrier that drone manufacturers and technology providers must overcome in order to accelerate this flourishing new industry, in which radar plays a major role.

How to Plan for the Drone Trends of 2019

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0500

What drone trends for 2019 should companies consider if they are planning for or adding drones to their operations?

Drones Play Major Role in Off-Season Farming

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Drones are already paying dividends to farmers with their ability to assist in planting and monitoring crops. But now, farmers are beginning to use these UAVs in off-season work as well. The result has been an almost year-round potential to employ drones—and this gives farmers a superior return on their technology investments.

A Tool for Every Job with Phoenix LiDAR

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:45:00 -0500

Phoenix LiDAR Systems was an exhibitor at the 2018 Commercial UAV Expo 2018 in Las Vegas, and POB stopped by their booth to learn more about them and their latest products.

An Inside Look at Cepton’s Sora 200

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:30:00 -0500

Cepton Technologies was an exhibitor at the 2018 Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, and POB got the opportunity to stop at their booth and learn more about the SORA 200 high performance LiDAR sensor for UAVs.

senseFly Showcases eBee X Fixed-Wing Drone in Free Webinar

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

The exclusive webinar will highlight the platform’s capabilities and feature two commercial operators, who were the first to use the eBee X in North America.

Drone Adoption in Surveying

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

What are some of the hurdles in drone adoption for the surveying industry? Re-education and cost might be a couple of them.

Going Beyond the Line of Sight with PrecisionHawk

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:20:00 -0400

PrecisionHawk took on the 2018 Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, and POB was there to find out more about their thoughts on "beyond line of sight" and how it's changing the industry.

Showing Off the Latest Products from PhaseOne Industrial

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:15:00 -0400

PhaseOne Industrial was an exhibitor at the 2018 Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas. POB was there to find out more about their company and their latest ultra-high-resolution IXM aerial cameras.

An Inside Scoop on the senseFly eBee X Fixed-Wing Drone

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:00:00 -0400

Parrot Business Solutions exhibited at the 2018 Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, and showcased their new senseFly eBee X Fixed-Wing Drone.

UAVOS’s Solar-Powered SAT-i Aircraft Completed Flight Tests

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

UAVOS Inc., completed flight tests of the unmanned SAT-i aircraft, designed to perform monitoring and aerial photography during daylight hours.

FAA Expands Testing of UAS Airspace Authorization System

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

System will provide near real-time processing of airspace authorization requests for unmanned aircraft (UAS) operators nationwide.

8 Ways Drones will Respond to Hurricane Florence

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Unmanned systems industry poised to showcase capabilities of new UAS and related technology when it comes to disaster response.