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Roadbuilding
N. Carolina DOT issues its own drone guidelines for recreational operation
The âFirst in Flightâ state is offering drone user guidelines for all those new to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in time for what could be a heavy gift-giving season for the devices. âWeâre proud of North Carolinaâs legacy of being first in manned flight,â says North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Secretary Nick Tennyson. âThe [âŚ]
December 22, 2015
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10th Day of Construction Gifts: Blade Nano QX drone for beginners to (crash and) learn with
If youâve spent any time at all reading this site, youâre likely aware that drones are by far and away the fastest growing technology on construction sites around the country. Weâve 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 [âŚ]
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 [âŚ]
December 15, 2015
Technology
Amazonâs new helicopter/airplane hybrid drone points to exciting possibilities for jobsite deliveries
Amazon has released the first design update on its âPrime Airâ drone delivery program since releasing footage of a prototype nearly two years ago. In that time the company has pushed for the Federal Aviation Administration to speed up the process in establishing commercial drone regulations, but beyond that, we havenât seen much of the [âŚ]
November 30, 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 [âŚ]
October 23, 2015
Technology
Google files 2 drones with FAA to explore using the aircraft for delivering Internet access
With the unmanned aircraft industry blossoming into a multi-billion industry before our very eyes, itâs not surprising to see some of the big names in tech turn their focus to drones. Amazon was the first to show interest in the technology as a means of getting its products to customers faster. Both Sony and GoPro [âŚ]
October 22, 2015
Technology
Most drone purchases will soon require registration with U.S. government
Soon, the majority of drone purchases, no matter the ownerâs purpose for use, will be required to be registered with the federal government. According to a report from NBC News, the move comes as federal agencies have become increasingly concerned over the rise in âclose calls between unmanned drones and aircraft flying into and out of some [âŚ]
October 19, 2015
Technology
FAA issues warning as number of drones getting too close to aircraft increases dramatically
Though drones hold a ton of potential for the advancement of the construction industry and $100 billion worth of growth potential for the U.S. economy, that unfortunately doesnât mean that morons canât fly them. In fact, the amount of morons flying drones has âincreased dramatically over the past year,â according to the Federal Aviation [âŚ]
August 20, 2015
Roadbuilding
Drone footage shows progress from 4 angles at $1.27B Ohio River East End Crossing project
The billion-dollar Ohio River Bridges Project is still more than a year from completion, but the team behind it sent up a drone to capture footage and give an update on the progress. The Ohio River Bridges project, which is under construction by the WVB East End Partners, will connect the east end of Louisville, Kentucky, to southern [âŚ]
August 6, 2015
Technology
Drone makes first FAA-approved delivery with medicine drop in rural Virginia
In what Australian drone manufacturer Flirtey called a âKitty Hawkâ moment, in reference to the first flight of an airplane by the Wright brothers, the first delivery made by an unmanned aircraft was made earlier this week in Virginia. According to a report from The Verge, a Flirtey drone with permission from the Federal Aviation [âŚ]
July 24, 2015
Technology
More than 250 companies (and counting) have received FAA drone exemptions for construction and surveying
As late as last month, the full number of just how many companies had been granted permission to operate drones for commercial purposes by the Federal Aviation Administration was an unknown. The only way to really know when a company had been granted an exemption from the agencyâs current rules, which bar any use of [âŚ]
July 16, 2015
Technology
Drones, on-demand: DroneBase pilot rentals let construction firms reap benefits of aerial imaging without risk
If the momentum of unmanned aircraft and the subsequent uptick of interest in the technology seen from the construction industry in the last few years are any indication, skilled drone pilots might soon become as valuable on jobsites as skilled dozer and excavator operators are now. In fact, Dan Burton is banking on that very [âŚ]
June 26, 2015
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