Drones have proven their value among energy firms despite regulations. UAS reduce the need for costly and dangerous inspections, improve the quality of data collected and save time.
September, 2022
Can Unmanned Systems Enable the Energy Future?
Autonomous systems can aid in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and empowering efficient energy consumption.
Topcon and James Roe expand European motorsports journey with race in Monza
Fresh off a class win in the Italian GT Endurance round at Vallelunga, race car driver James Roe Jr. and…
M3 Systems, Pipistrel, and Volocopter Complete Deconfliction Flight Tests in France
M3 Systems, air traffic management (ATM) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operator, light and electric aircraft manufacturer, Pipistrel, and Volocopter,…
Consortiq Expands Services
While many exhibitors at the recent Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas showed off their newest hardware, UK based Consortiq…
Part of the Routine
As drones and other robotics settle into a recurrent role in the oil and gas industry, operators are looking into more complex and creative uses for the technology.
ARPA-E: Disrupting Energy Innovation
The Department of Energy’s early-stage funder incubates a host of technology projects, including for UAS. Energy saved is energy gained….
Amazon Drone to Deliver in 30 Minutes
Six motors, six propellers and designed to deliver packages within 30 minutes of ordering. Shown at the just-concluded Commercial UAV…
Harris Aerial Announces Three Upgrades to Its Flagship Drone
Casselberry, Florida based Harris Aerial talked about their new EFI system, gas tank and battery rack for its five-year old…
Leica Adds Drone to BLK Lineup
Leica Geosystems showed its fully integrated LiDAR UAV addition to its BLK product line, at the Commercial UAV Expo in…
The Return of the Gyrocopter
Airial Robotics is bringing back the gyrocopter. The Hamburg, Germany-based company displayed one on the floor of the Commercial UAV…
AeroVironment Introduces Puma VNS, a Visual-Based Navigation System That Enables GPS-Denied Navigation Across GPS-Contested Environments
System determines precise location of the aircraft during flight without relying on GPS
GEOCUE Adds Third Camera to LiDAR Scanner
Surveyors and engineers who needed overlapping LiDAR images looking straight down would have found a solution at the GeoCue Group…
Skyfront Takes Drones Higher
Skyfront displayed its newest-version hybrid drone at last week’s Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas.
Amprius Puts Silicon to Work
Ronnie Tao, vice-president business development for Fremont, California-based Amprius Technologies, is enthusiastic about his company nearly doubling the energy density of lithium-ion batteries.
AeroVironment Introduces Next-Generation All-Electric VAPOR 55 MX Helicopter Unmanned Aircraft System
AeroVironment, Inc., a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced the launch of the next-generation VAPOR® Helicopter unmanned…
Drones to the Methane Rescue
The energy industry is taking to the air with drone solutions to tackle a top source in human-caused emissions.
