(News and Commentary) Today marks exactly 31 days since President Trump's executive orders on drone technology were published, making this the first day past the ambitious 30-day deadline for the FAA to issue the much-anticipated Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). As the drone industry holds its collective breath, the question remains: is … [Read more...] about Another Missed Deadline: The BVLOS NPRM Still Awaits Publication
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FlytBase and Esri Partner to Streamline Drone Data into GIS Workflows
New integration enables fully automated drone operations for real-time mapping and analysis in the ArcGIS ecosyste FlytBase and Esri Announce Strategic Collaboration FlytBase, a global provider of autonomous drone software, has announced a new partnership with geographic information system (GIS) technology leader Esri. The collaboration enables full integration between … [Read more...] about FlytBase and Esri Partner to Streamline Drone Data into GIS Workflows
Drones Go Underground: Japan’s Toda Construction Uses UAVs to Inspect Tunnel Faces
AI-powered drone system reduces inspection time from 2 hours to 17 minutes, offering a safer, faster solution for subterranean infrastructure projects by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japanese UAS Industrial Development Association. Japanese firm Toda Construction Co. has developed an innovative new application … [Read more...] about Drones Go Underground: Japan’s Toda Construction Uses UAVs to Inspect Tunnel Faces
DJI Unveils Dock 3: Revolutionizing ‘Drone in a Box’ Technology with Vehicle Mounting Capabilities
Expanding its Matrice 4 Series, DJI introduces the Dock 3—enhancing public safety, emergency response, and infrastructure inspections with innovative 24/7 aerial solutions. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Global drone giant DJI today recently announced the launch of their DJI Dock 3, the company’s first “Drone in a Box” solution that supports vehicle mounting. … [Read more...] about DJI Unveils Dock 3: Revolutionizing ‘Drone in a Box’ Technology with Vehicle Mounting Capabilities
MassDOT Aeronautics Teams Up with MassDOT Highway to Pioneer Drone Technology for Smarter Highway Maintenance
Drones and Data Analytics Set to Transform Highway Inspections in Massachusetts The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division is teaming up with MassDOT Highway to take highway inspections and maintenance to the next level using drones and data analytics. They’ve applied for a $1 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration’s … [Read more...] about MassDOT Aeronautics Teams Up with MassDOT Highway to Pioneer Drone Technology for Smarter Highway Maintenance
