Lidar vs. Photogrammetry: Understanding Pricing and Technical Variances of Drone Inspection Services
While photogrammetry can be a cost-effective solution for creating detailed 3D models and mapping, lidar provides a more accurate and precise data collection method suitable for various industries, from construction and architecture to forestry and land surveying.
Drone Cinematography: How Technology Has Changed the Way We See the World
Drones have revolutionized the way we capture aerial footage for cinematography. With advancements in technology, drones have become more affordable and accessible, allowing filmmakers and businesses to capture stunning cinematic footage that was once only possible with expensive helicopters, camera rigs, and large production crews.
Drone Lidar and The Use Case for Forestry
Lidar technology provides data with high spatial resolution and vertical accuracy, creating opportunities for enhanced forest monitoring and management.
Using Drone Mapping In the Construction and Engineering Industry
Most commercial construction sites are typically locations for future warehouses, retail facilities, commercial real estate, manufacturing plants, business offices, etc. Engineering firms are now able to identify potentially unforeseen hazards and plan more effectively by using drone mapping technology to track site progress.
Volatus Aerospace Acquires ConnexiCore to Expand Drone Services Business into the US
The acquisition will create the largest and most comprehensive drone services provider in North America, with a pilot network blanketing Canada and the United States.
Insights From Six Years In The Drone Business
It is important to acknowledge that I feel so blessed, grateful, and humbled to have worked with drones and all the interesting people I have met over the last six years who have helped push the drone industry forward.
It’s Not About the Drone… It’s About the Data
| For the last 6 years or so the world has witnessed how incredible drone camera technology has generated super-high-resolution images and stunning aerial video in 4K resolution and captured at up to 60 frames per second quality. These two data types have catapulted the drone industry initially in Real Estate and aerial cinematography. Drones […]
How Drones Provide Faster and Less Costly Property and Facility Assessments
Why regular building inspections are so important Building owners and facility managers have more at stake than just time and money. Keeping structures safe is a key part of everyday business operations. When it comes to protecting both the building and the business, costly problems can arise at any time. Inspecting and evaluating the envelope […]
How Effective Are Drones For Building Facade Inspections
Aging building infrastructure is crumbling nationwide In the last decade, there has been a rapid decline in the structural integrity of aging exteriors and vertical facades. Recently, in a few major metropolitan cities, there have even been fatalities from falling facade components becoming dislodged and falling to the ground as lethal airborne projectiles. Keeping the […]
Using Raptor Maps For Faster PV Solar Farm Drone Inspections
AI is enabling smart solar inspections With the number of solar farms increasing, and the age of existing solar farms extending, we’re seeing a noticeable increase in demand for solar farm inspections. Identifying issues early is strategic, because it reduces costs and increases solar energy production. While it’s common knowledge by now that drones are […]
