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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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