Drones in Construction
Drones in Construction

Benefits of Using Drones in Construction Projects

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1. Large Range Of Options Available At Various Price Points

There are many drones in construction, from basic models that cost only a few thousand dollars to more advanced models that can cost $10,000 and up.  There are many options in the market, whether you need a drone that can carry different payloads or a simple camera drone for updating clients about the project’s progress. And not just from DJI, though we love their capable drones.

Other companies also offer custom drones. Some come with software for things like mapping, data analysis, and other applications.

You can get a drone that suits your needs. A construction drone is going to cost you more than an ordinary hobby drone. A basic camera drone costs around $2,000

If you want a drone that can do multiple tasks on the construction site, … Read the rest

Survey Drones
Land Surveying Drones

The Future Is Here With Survey Drones Mapping The Land

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Of the several industrial uses of survey drones,  mapping appears to be the most natural fit. Using a drone, surveyors must spend several weeks or days walking throughout the survey area and taking measurements manually. Not only do drones make surveying duties easier, but they can also produce data and models that are more accurate.

However, doing a drone survey will take more than simply buying any conventional commercial drone.… Read the rest

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Drones in Utilities

The Future of Drone Technology in the Electric Power Industry

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Throughout the USA, the Electrical Sector’s interest in drone technology is increasing at a fast pace. Utilities haven’t wasted any time jumping on board because the Federal Aviation Administration approved drones for industrial use in 2015. As drones proceed to be included in utilities’ transmission and distribution operations, signs point to a bright future for the technology in the electrical power market.

Benefits Drones Supply Electric Utilities

The task of inspecting and maintaining high voltage transmission and distribution lines can be difficult, costly, and dangerous. Consequently, utilities are increasingly looking toward drones as a safe and effective tool to aid them in their T&D operations.… Read the rest

Mining Drones
Drones in Mining

Mining Drones Play An Increasingly Important Role In Mining Operations

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Why Use Mining Drones?

When it comes to optimizing the management of your pit, aggregate operation or quarry, accurate geospatial data is essential. Now, no methods come as close to presenting this information as safely or as efficiently as mining drones (or UAVs/UAS).

Applications

In a single automated flight, a mining drone can get timely; georeferenced imagery quickly transformed into a precise 3D copy of your site. After that, you can use this version to compute volumes, optimize traffic management, perform site surveys, road design layouts, and much more.… Read the rest

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Drones for Environmental Monitoring

Environmental Monitoring Drones Are Helping To Protect Our Environment

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Environmental monitoring drones have become increasingly popular, not just in the leisure market but also for monitoring the environment. Apart from being a fun toy to pilot (particularly with first-person visual goggles), the drone is becoming a remarkably vital tool to discover the world around us.

The drone technology has entered many areas including search & rescue, agricultural applications, natural habitat monitoring, surveillance operations, aerial photography, digital communications and, of course, recreation. Environmental monitoring drones are affordable, want little preparation and infrastructure, and no fuel (other than batteries), so it is no wonder they crowded the market. Moreover, they can be equipped with any number of cameras or sensors, making them perfect for observing the environment.… Read the rest

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Drones for Cleaning Sites

Window Washing Problem Solved By Aerones Drone

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The Latvian company Aerones has launched its line of permanently tethered cleaning drones that clean the windows of high elevation skyscrapers efficiently. These drones are powered with electricity and water that comes from the ground, virtually eliminate the human safety risk of such heights and are easily adaptable to different building styles.

Aerones Window Washing Drone

The Aerones drone is pretty big. It features 14 rotors, and its box frame is approximately 3 X 3 meters. It inclines the scales at 90 kg (121 pounds). Due to its big size, it can be tied to the peak of a building should something happen, it won’t drop into the ground. The pilot on the ground can see an HD video feed from a 5G connection on the drone. Both electricity and water are fed to the Aerones from hoses and wires … Read the rest

Drones in construction
Drones in Construction

Advancing Technology Is Helping the Construction Industry

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The construction industry is changing rapidly and also to feed to the booming market and increased expectations, the use of technology would increase at every level of construction. It’s anticipated that in the next 10 years, the use of drones in construction will record a diverse growth and for innovative buildings, drones will play an important role.

Drones would reduce the costs of projects to increase productivity and improve data sets through developments in photographic visualization. Progress in surveying accuracy would be an additional advantage of using drones in construction which would assist in saving both money and time. Increased use of drones in the construction sector adds value to the economy and will create new jobs.… Read the rest

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Land Surveying Drones

Oil And Gas Exploration Using The Fracking Method Can Be Dangerous

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Gas and oil remain the significant sources of energy in different parts of the globe despite extensive criticism from various sectors. These two commodities usually lie deep under the ground, and their exploration can be challenging due to multiple factors. Fracking is one of the methods used for oil and gas exploration, but the technique can be dangerous.

Many drilling companies believe that the process of fracking can help recover trillions of cubic feet of shale gas underneath different parts of the UK. However, fracking is controversial due to earth tremor fears, and the process is also costly.

Instead, new technology like gas sniffing drones can play a significant role in the surveying of land for these precious commodities. This technology can help prevent things like dangerous gas explosions as well as unsafe working conditions. If you have an interest … Read the rest

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Drones in Utilities

Workers Are Increasing The Use Drones In The Utility Industry in 2018

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Since 2016, the use of drones for commercial purposes has taken the United States by storm. Drones have particularly shown great potential for
growth within the utility industry. Indeed, more utility companies are starting to use utility inspection drones to monitor and maintain their infrastructure.

The potential benefits of using drones within the utility industry are also significant. So far, experts associate drone use within the utility industry with advantages such as;

  • Cost savings
  • Improved staff safety
  • Enhanced predictive maintenance
  • Increased situational awareness of utilities
  • Improved efficiency and effectiveness in operations

Experts warn that to see these benefits, utility companies must perceive drones as opportunities rather than disruptors. Nonetheless, the legal framework of drones will also determine how utilities use them.

Given the relative infancy of utility drones, constant changes and developments are inevitable. This article will highlight some of … Read the rest

Drones in Mining
Drones in Mining

Drones Are “Up And Coming” In The Mining Industry

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The use of drones in mining has taken off in recent years. Companies have long understood the potential of these devices in the mines for many applications. In fact, mining operators across North America, Africa, Australia, and France have used drones in some capacity since 2014.

Now, modern technology takes these capabilities even further. Many mines across the world benefit from drone operators across their land and quarries. More will soon see the potential of underground drones in tunnels.

What roles allow these drones to become such an essential part of mining these days?

  • The ability to explore further in a given landscape and survey for new opportunities.
  • The ability to monitor stockpiles of materials and determine quantities
  • The ability to work on environmental management
  • The ability to survey for damage and faults in dangerous areas.
  • Collecting information on
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Drone Monitoring
Drones for Environmental Monitoring

Legal And Privacy Issues With Drone Monitoring

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Drones have become so popular in recent years that pretty much anyone can get their hands on one and fly it. This is great for all the hobbyists, videographers, survey teams, and other operators ready to use these UAVs to their advantage.

The problem is that not everyone is happy with drones. They are fine out in the field, carrying out important work away from built-up areas. Attitudes change when they come close to people and property, especially when those drones have cameras onboard.

There are calls for tighter laws on the privacy issues surrounding the use of drones for monitoring. However, this is not a straight forward task.… Read the rest

Drones For Power Lines
Drones for Cleaning Sites

Use of Drones To Clean Power Lines

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People often take our power lines for granted. They enjoy the electricity that comes through outlets and powers their homes, but no one ever thinks where it comes from. That is until something goes wrong with the line and the power supply becomes compromised, or worse, lost completely.

Energy companies employ maintenance men and expect to look after these lines and ensure that everything runs smoothly. This means clearing away rubbish and dealing with faults.

The rise of drones changed all that as operators could send these UAVs up into the skies for a better view of the area and potential problems. Now, a company in China has gone a step further.… Read the rest

Drones in Utilities
Drones in Utilities

The Use Of Drones In Utilities And Energy Sectors

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For a long time, gaps in drone regulation had stonewalled the ability of utilities to use drones for certain applications. All this changed in 2016 when the Federal Aviation Administration issued new regulations paving the way for the use of drones in utilities.

While the new rules are only applicable for drones that weigh less than 55 pounds, the FAA gives the option for people/firms to apply for a waiver to this limitation as long as they can operate the drone safely and under the terms of the exception. It is this option that provides utilities with endless possibilities of incorporating unmanned aerial systems (UAS).… Read the rest

Drones in Inspection
Drones in Construction

Inspecting Residential Construction Sites With Drones

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Drone technology began in the military but has since moved to the public market for many applications.  The drones are used for home insurance claim inspections to survey the exterior damage.  The drone’s camera can see if there was bad wind storm damage to the roof, windows, and garage doors.  Once the claim is paid the homeowners can start repairing the garage doors on GarageDoorRepair123.com.  The claims adjuster can see multiple properties in a short amount of time.

Also, for residential construction site inspections, a drone flies easily and quickly over the site.  Other uses are photography & videography for realtors, the news, or social functions, search & rescue missions, and crop & livestock surveillance in agriculture.  Amazon even started testing drones for product delivery!

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Drones in Mining
Drones in Mining

Drones Are Giving Air Support In Open-Cast Mining

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 Open-Cast Mining

Drones in MiningAs companies within multiple industries begin to realize the true potential of UAVs, these drones are evolving from luxury tools to necessary parts of a team.

One of the industries where this is being seen most clearly is mining – more specifically open-cast mining.

The use of drones in mining has proved to be the ideal way of discovering new areas of interest and a vital tool in the extraction process.

Vast areas can now be covered in a short space of time and new data can be made available, both of which is more vital than ever now that raw materials are in short supply and high demand.

Open-cast mining and oil production are both benefiting from the use of UAVs

As new mining sites become harder and harder to find, due to both their scarcity … Read the rest

Drones in Construction
Drones in Construction

UAV’s Will Increase Safety On Construction Sites

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UAV’s On Construction Sites

Drone in constructionThe use of drones in construction is set to grow as legislation eases and more benefits are discovered.

For some, drones just provide a great form of aerial photography to get a bird’s eye view on a project, for others, the additional 3D scanners and cloud software mean more accurate mapping and effective communication of ideas.

Another advantage of using UAVs that cannot be overlooked is safety. With the right equipment and practices, site safety records could improve.

 Identifying problems before workers put themselves at risk

The most obvious safety aspect about using a drone in these situations is that they can be used to fly into areas that may not be safe for site workers.

If there are concerns about an area that may pose a safety risk and site managers require a close-up … Read the rest

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