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Announcing New Skydio App Features: New Camera Controls, Panoramas and More
Skydio announced a set of updated features and improvements coming to the Skydio app later this month. Utilizing an on-board navigation camera, Skydio’s pilots can choose their preferred capture type from vertical, horizontal, or spherical, with the device displaying a low-resolution live preview of panoramic framing.
American Robotics, Thermal Camera Partner for Oil and Gas Inspection
american robotics Announced the formation of strategic technology partnerships with developers of thermal cameras and infrared systems Infrared Camera Co., Ltd. (ICI). American Robotics’ autonomous Scout System drone, which integrates ICI’s Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) and thermal sensors, has the technology needed to automate the inspection of oil and gas assets and the detection of methane leaks. increase.
3 Things to Consider When Applying for a BVLOS Waiver
This is a serious problem, challenging both the under-resourced FAA and the drone industry. DRONELIFE met with UAS Operations and Regulatory Specialist Rob Knochenhauer on how companies can approach his BVLOS exemption application. Knochenhauer is Director of Regulatory Affairs at Censys Technologies, a US-based manufacturer of fixed-wing drones designed for BVLOS applications. He has been in the drone industry since his 2015 and has worked closely with the FAA as the BVLOS application evolved. Censys has so far achieved a 100% success rate in working with customers to obtain waivers. Knochenhauer says he has three things applicants can do to make the FAA’s evaluation easier and increase their chances of success.
The South Korean model: an ambitious project to create a digital twin of the country
With a population of just 50 million, the country ranks sixth in the world for infrastructure with an impressive range of bridges, roads and airports. South Korea has developed this sophisticated infrastructure very quickly, leveraging the best available technology. South Korea is currently pursuing an ambitious project to help maintain infrastructure and continue development and ensure resilience: a nation-wide digital twin.
D-Fend in Dawn of Drones this week!Counter UAS Solution
Join Dawn and special guest Gabriel Bendheim. D-Fend SolutionThey discuss counter-drone stories from the trenches, helping to inform and protect a variety of environments, including military, infrastructure, cities, and other sensitive sites.
Percepto Waiver Allows Customers to Consolidate and Fly BVLOS at Authorized Sites Nationwide
Leading automated inspection and monitoring solution provider Perceptannounced that it has been granted a nationwide Beyond Line of Sight (BVLOS) exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The first-of-its-kind approval will allow US-based Percepto customers to remotely control drones if their sites meet all exemption criteria. Percepto’s automated Drone-in-a-box solution detects infrastructure issues, enabling faster response times and increased efficiency, helping power utilities, oil and gas, solar power plants, and mining operations is introduced regularly in
DoorDash by drone: Wing launches pilot program in Australia
Alphabet drone delivery company wing announced that it is working to open up its platform to third parties, allowing customers to use third-party apps to access Wing’s drone delivery service. The pilot program kicks off this week, allowing select customers in the Logan area to order a variety of convenient groceries, groceries, snacks and household essentials via her DoorDash app. The time frame is 15 minutes or less. This pilot program will be available to a small number of households initially and will be rolled out gradually over the next few months.
The 8th Annual SkyPixel Aerial Video Contest kicks off today.
Open for submissions from November 9, 2022 to January 30, 2023, this year’s SkyPixel competition invites photo and video creators to explore the “story behind” their aerial photography and handheld creations. Seeking to inspire the community. As the creative imaging community grows, DJI and SkyPixel hope that the rich aerial stories created by drone technology will inspire more people to capture their own creative work. I’m here.
Optimus Drone and Air Base in an Urban Environment (Credit: Airobotics)
Airobotics Deploys Optimus Urban Drone Infrastructure in UAE: A Network of Smart Drones
Israeli drone manufacturer aero robotics announced that it is providing additional drone systems and services to UAE government agencies for the deployment of large fleets powered by Airobotics. Optimus Urban Drone InfrastructureThe customer previously placed its first orders for systems and services at the Dubai Expo. In doing so, Airobotics conducted thousands of autonomous drone flights under harsh environmental conditions in populated areas. Designed to serve as a network of smart drones connected to city control centers, the Airobotics system serves as the municipal infrastructure to provide a variety of automated data solutions. The primary purpose of the deployed urban drone infrastructure is to reduce emergency response times for security and rescue forces, support law enforcement and homeland security operations, and streamline local government services. . Airobotics is also looking into drone parcel delivery and other smart city applications for infrastructure.
Urban Air Mobility Infrastructure: Skyportz Closes Funding, Australia Releases $18 Million to AAM
Australia’s Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government issued yesterday $18 million in grants As part of the first round of New and Emerging Aviation Technology Partnerships.The move underscores strong policy support for Australia’s advanced air mobility at the federal government level, and the recent Roadmap Aviation regulator CASA has announced the development of the Australian drone and air taxi market. Minister Catherine King said:
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