Drones

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The Rise of Drone-as-a-Service Solutions for Public Safety

By: Jason Day, AG Public Safety Ambassador Over the past decade, the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) as “Drone as a First Responder (DFR)” has become integral to public...Read More
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Phoenix Air Unmanned Achieves Single-Day Pipeline Patrol Milestone

Houma, Louisiana — Phoenix Air Unmanned (PAU) has achieved a significant milestone by completing 320 miles of aerial pipeline patrol in just 7.6 flight hours using a single Unmanned Aircraft...Read More
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Mysterious Drone Sightings: This Isn’t How It’s Supposed to Work

By: Maj Gen (USAF Ret) James Poss, AG Defense Ambassador Since before Thanksgiving, dozens of unidentified flying objects have been spotted in the skies over New Jersey and no one...Read More
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Just Shoot It Down? Who Can Take Down Rogue Drones in the U.S.

By: Abigail Smith, AG C-UAS Ambassador As mysterious drone sightings continue to frustrate residents and authorities in New Jersey, the question on everyone’s mind is: who has the power to...Read More
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Detroit’s Advanced Air Mobility Ecosystem Takes Flight: The Public-Private Partners Leading the Charge

In the heart of Motor City, a new era of aviation has started to unfold. Detroit, long known for its automotive innovation, is now positioning itself as a hub for...Read More
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The Drone Revolution: How Ukraine’s Tech Innovations Are Reshaping Modern Warfare

In the heart of Eastern Europe, a technological revolution continues unfolding amidst the chaos of conflict. The Ukraine-Russia war has become a crucible for innovation, particularly in the realm of...Read More
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Drones and AI Analytics Electrify Grid Modernization

Energy infrastructure demands constant attention. As one example, energy companies face significant challenges in maintaining polymer insulators, critical components used to insulate and support high-voltage power lines. Kaitlyn Albertoli, CEO...Read More
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Advancing Energy and Enterprise Efficiency: Three Model Drone Programs for Industrial Operations

Forward-learning companies in the energy and utilities sector have adopted drone technology across various industrial operations. At the 2024 Aerial Evolution Association of Canada Conference and Expo, an expert panel...Read More
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Transforming Mineral Exploration: Breakthroughs in Drone-Based Hyperspectral Imaging

In a groundbreaking development for the mining industry, researchers at North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) and the Center to Advance the Science of Exploration to Reclamation in Mining...Read More
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Aerial NDT Inspections Increase Asset Uptime For the Energy Industry

The use of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) for non-destructive testing (NDT) holds great promise for industrial inspections, particularly in the energy sector. Just ask partners Laurent Zimmerli, VP Customer Experience...Read More