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Roadbuilding
Miss. DOT using drones to keep an eye on infrastructure
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is using drones to keep an eye on infrastructure projects in the state, and to help keep drivers safe, LocalMemphis.com reports. Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert explained the importance of drone technology on state roads and bridges, saying “Compared to traditional bridge inspection processes and safety implementations of using employees for […]
May 3, 2018
Dealers
AEM launches free podcast to explore disruptive equipment industry topics
Whether in your vehicle, out for a run or on a job site, now you can keep up on groundbreaking trends in the construction and agriculture equipment industries, thank to a podcast being launched by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). The free podcast will explore a different cutting-edge topic every month, with insight […]
February 20, 2018
Technology
11th Day of Construction Gifts: DJI Mavic Pro a great first drone for pro use
If you or someone on your list has been toying with the idea of getting a drone to explore uses on the jobsite, the DJI Mavic Pro makes a great first drone for getting familiar with the technology. Beyond its reasonable price (right now it’s going for around $900 on Amazon), the Mavic Pro provides […]
December 21, 2017
Roadbuilding
Drones making commercial paving more productive, boosting demand
In the commercial paving space, drones are taking off. And not just for marketing, says Ryan Anderson, owner of Premier Sealcoating and Line Striping in Oxford, Massachusetts. His company uses three drones for measuring, mapping and calculating layouts, as well as paving commercial parking lots and roads. Drones have boosted his company’s productivity in the […]
December 20, 2017
Technology
Trump looks to ease commercial drone regulations
The Trump administration has begun implementing a trial program to figure out how to integrate drones into national airspace with less regulatory burden on operators while providing regulatory certainty to local governments and drone operators. The program is being implemented by the U.S. Department of Transportation and calls on local governments and communities as well […]
October 30, 2017
Roadbuilding
NCDOT recommends drones for speedier crash investigations
A study by the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation recommends drones for speeding up accident investigations. The study says that large accident scenes can be documented in less than 30 minutes with drones versus almost 2 hours with current investigative methods. Such quicker documentation can also lead to faster reopening of roads […]
October 4, 2017
Roadbuilding
NCDOT urges drone hobbyists to stay grounded during hurricane recovery efforts
Drones have been used in the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma to bring stunning footage as well as help relief workers and rescuers respond to disaster areas, but the North Carolina Department of Transportation warns that the devices can hinder those same efforts. The NCDOT issued a warning ahead of Irma, urging drone hobbyists […]
September 14, 2017
Technology
Intel Insight, a new drone data analysis platform, can detect changes between inspections
“DATA IS THE NEW OIL” The words flashed upon the large screen in giant letters above Intel CEO Brian Krzanich’s head shortly after he took the stage at the International Drone Conference and Exposition (InterDrone) in Las Vegas earlier this week. The phrase is integral for understanding not only Intel’s new role as a drone company, […]
September 8, 2017
Technology
Drone company offers to measure 100 locations per month for one price
Drone technology is making it possible for aggregate and construction industries to do things faster, cheaper, and/or safer, allowing them to quantify its value. Some companies have developed their own drone program, but some outsource the services. For those that want to outsource, Commercial UAV News reports that Stockpile Reports CEO David Boardman announced an exclusive offer for […]
September 8, 2017
Construction Equipment
ICUEE hits record with 28 acres of exhibit space for upcoming equipment show
This year’s International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition, better known as ICUEE, is heading into a record-size show, with 28 acres of utility and construction equipment and products on display. More than 900 exhibitors have signed up to display their wares at ICUEE, and about 180 of those companies are new to the show, according […]
August 16, 2017
Technology
Deere demos Kespry’s automated drone surveying at Coal Valley site
On most trips to John Deere’s Coal Valley, Illinois, demonstration site, Equipment World editors are focused on the ground, specifically the yellow machines moving the ground around. But on my most recent trip to Coal Valley, I spent some of my time looking up instead, as Deere representatives demonstrated the company’s latest product category: drones. […]
July 27, 2017
Technology
Trimble deal with Propeller Aero brings drone-based site survey system to U.S. contractors, engineers
Trimble has announced it is collaborating with Australia’s Propeller Aero to distribute that company’s drone-based site survey and analytics technology. We got our first glimpse of Propeller Aero’s system in March at the Trimble booth during ConExpo. The system uses drones, also known as UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), to survey a jobsite from the air. The […]
July 20, 2017
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