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RDO intros all-U.S.-made drones directed at construction, aggregates industries
RDO Integrated Controls is now offering a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) aimed primarily at construction and earthmoving applications. Working in partnership with Vision Aerial in Bozeman, Montana, RDO’s new RDR series drones were initially developed with a mapping component, and are now customizable to include various configurations, including LiDAR, hyperspectral, multispectral, and thermal. The drones […]
August 19, 2020
Technology
SkyMul is a rebar-tying drone designed to eliminate grunt work for faster, safer placement
This drone uses computer vision and machine learning to map the work area and locate the intersections autonomously. Then it swoops down and ties off the rebar.
March 3, 2020
Roadbuilding
Tech startup using artificial intelligence to detect bridge flaws
A technology startup company based in New York and Israel has begun deploying artificial intelligence to find flaws in bridges and tunnels long before a collapse occurs. Dynamic Infrastructure aims to create “medical records” for bridges, tunnels and elevated highways. Using images captured by smartphone, drones and laser scanning, the company says it can compare images […]
December 4, 2019
Roadbuilding
In roadbuilding and bridge inspections, drones cut time, costs and safety risks
Drones have become an integral tool for saving time and money, as well as for reporting progress on construction projects. Learn more on Equipment World.
February 19, 2019
Technology
Survey shows broad participation in construction technology offerings
The report covers the industry as a whole and offers a comprehensive sample of about 3,000 construction contractors, technology preferences and opinions.
February 8, 2019
Technology
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
Roadbuilding
DOTs use drones to inspect bridges with help from Intel
Learn more about how Intel is helping the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Minnesota Department of Transportation conduct bridge inspections with drones.
December 21, 2018
Technology
Plans progress on Oracle’s “smart lab for the construction site of tomorrow”
Plans for Oracle Construction and Engineering's smart lab for construction are moving through the approval process. Get more details here on Equipment World.
October 4, 2018
Machine control
With drones, 3D modeling services and Propeller partnership, Komatsu Smart Construction is digitizing the jobsite
Because of drone technology, heavy equipment companies are able to change the nature of the work site. Get more information here on Equipment World.
September 12, 2018
Roadbuilding
Ohio combines drones, smart highway to test self-driving vehicles
Drones will work in tandem with the state’s fixed-location traffic cameras, and they will interact with roadside traffic sensors and communication equipment.
June 18, 2018
Roadbuilding
State DOTs selected for national drone experiment
The 10 participants chosen for the three-year national program will collect data from drones flying at night, over people and out of the pilot’s sight.
May 28, 2018
Technology
Komatsu places “largest commercial drone order in history” with DJI for its autonomous earthmoving service
The drones Komatsu has ordered will run Skycatch's High Precision package and will be packaged with an Edge1 RTK base station. Details here on Equipment World.
May 24, 2018
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