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With three big updates, Kespry gives construction customers little reason to take their drone data elsewhere
The Kespry autonomous drone service launched in 2013 and the service has left little to no reason for construction customers to get data from somewhere else.
February 1, 2019
Technology
Parrot unveils ANAFI Work, a quick-deploying, easy-to-use, foldable compact drone designed for construction
Parrot's latest ultra-compact drone, the ANAFI Work, is reasonably priced and designed for use in construction and other industrial settings.
September 5, 2018
Technology
REVIEW: Yuneec H520 combines intuitive manual flight, autonomy in a rugged drone aimed at construction
The Yuneec H520 is a drone built for heavy-duty construction. Check out the features and capabilities the drone has to offer the construction world on EW!
July 30, 2018
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
Construction Equipment
Parrot Bebop-Pro 3D Modeling drone package offers contractors autonomous flight, data capture/processing at a very affordable price
As the market for commercial drone solutions continues to accelerate within the construction industry, an established player in the civil/hobbyist market has announced its first aerial imaging package aimed squarely at industrial use. And it is definitely worth a strong look from any contractor considering getting started with the technology. Drone manufacturer Parrot is introducing […]
March 22, 2017
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Drone 2.0: Kespry’s lighter, stronger drone not only flies itself, it renders 3D maps for you
One of the biggest reasons drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) went from a hobbyist gadget to an industry expected to generate 100,000 jobs and $82 billion for the U.S. economy over the next 10 years, is their low barrier to entry. With as little as $100 you can grab a UAV from Amazon and start taking […]
September 7, 2016
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FAA releases finalized commercial drone rules, tossing out need for special exemptions
The Federal Aviation Administration today announced that it has finalized regulations on the commercial use of drones in U.S. airspace. The official regulations, which will take effect in August, aren’t all that different from the restrictions businesses agreed to operate within as part of the Section 333 exemption formerly required for all commercial drone flights. The main difference […]
June 21, 2016
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Parrot unveils fixed-wing Disco drone with autopilot and an orbiting “Loiter” mode
Outside of surveying uses, the vast majority of construction applications for unmanned aircraft require multi-rotor drones like DJI’s Phantom series. The helicopter-like function of these drone models allows for way more versatility thanks to their ability to hover and capture images of a given subject at various angles. And though the airplane-like fixed wing models […]
January 19, 2016
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10th Day of Construction Gifts: Blade Nano QX drone for beginners to (crash and) learn with
If you’ve spent any time at all reading this site, you’re likely aware that drones are by far and away the fastest growing technology on construction sites around the country. We’ve seen one contractor increase efficiency by working these unmanned aircraft into just about every aspect of its workflow and now we have a clear picture […]
December 18, 2015
Technology
FAA to require online drone registration starting Dec. 21
Following the advice of recently disclosed findings by an agency task force, the Federal Aviation Administration has announced the official drone registration process for recreational and hobbyist pilots. Apart from businesses being required to file for an exemption for commercial use, all drones between 0.55 pounds and 55 pounds, including any payloads such as cameras, intended for […]
December 15, 2015
Roadbuilding
Connecticut DOT to test drone for inspections under bridges
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) is testing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or drone, to inspect the underside of the northbound Gold Star Memorial Bridge in New London on Dec. 15. “This is an important step for our agency—the testing of a new technology with the potential to improve results, efficiencies, and safety for the […]
December 10, 2015
Roadbuilding
Watch drones autonomously weave a bridge in mid-air
Add bridge building to the growing list of unexpected uses for unmanned aircraft. Earlier this week, we told you about Google testing out the use of drones to deliver internet access. Amazon wants to use them to deliver packages. The Michigan Department of Transportation is researching using drones to check road conditions. And the Minnesota Department […]
October 23, 2015
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