Network Rail trialling long range drone flights to help improve railway network safety

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved the use of drones flying beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) surveys of critical national infrastructure (CNI) including the railways. The post Network Rail trialling long range drone flights to help improve railway network safety appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Network Rail trialing BVLOS drone asset inspections as government invests £20M in research

Network Rail has initiated trials for “beyond visual line of sight” (BVLOS) drone asset inspections, while the government has pledged over £20M for “new flight technologies”. The post Network Rail trialing BVLOS drone asset inspections as government invests £20M in research appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

New aviation policy paves way for drone asset inspections beyond line of sight

The UK’s aviation regulator has announced significant changes that will enable drones to operate beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) for infrastructure inspection and site security. The post New aviation policy paves way for drone asset inspections beyond line of sight appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Proposal tabled for drones to be flown beyond line of sight for infrastructure inspection

Flying drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the operator to benefit infrastructure inspections could become legal under new proposals from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The post Proposal tabled for drones to be flown beyond line of sight for infrastructure inspection appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Helisul partners with FIXAR to meet Brazil’s booming BVLOS drone demand

Deployment of drones in Brazil for both business and pleasure is on the rise. But demand is especially strong from Brazilian enterprise users operating long-range, beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) surveying, remote sensing, and surveillance missions. To meet those pressing needs, local aviation group Helisul Aviação is partnering with innovative European drone and software […] The post <strong>Helisul partners with FIXAR to meet Brazil</strong>’<strong>s booming BVLOS drone demand</strong> appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

IET - Advanced Surveying - The Benefits of Drone Technology, 10112021

Professional drone technology is enabling us to reach new heights within the built industry. This lecture reviews advances in drone technology by sees.ai and how Skanska UK has been able to use drone innovations. Webinar presented by IET Central London with Speakers Peter Cater, Development Manager for Skanska, and John McKenna, CEO of sees.ai.