How Drone Surveying and Aerial Mapping Improve UK Construction Projects

The post How Drone Surveying and Aerial Mapping Improve UK Construction Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Introduction Construction projects depend on accurate site information, effective coordination and regular progress assessments. From residential developments and commercial buildings to major infrastructure schemes, project teams need reliable information to make decisions, manage resources and identify potential issues before they affect delivery. Traditional surveying and inspection methods remain essential, but collecting site information can be […]

In pictures: Drones survey HumeLink West transmission project from 350km away

Automated beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone surveys are being used to monitor construction of the HumeLink West electricity transmission project in New South Wales, Australia, with flights remotely piloted from an operations centre more than 350km away. The post In pictures: Drones survey HumeLink West transmission project from 350km away appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Capture Continuous Jobsite Data With Autonomous Drone Services

As construction projects grow in scale and complexity, Drone as a Service delivers recurring, accurate aerial data that helps teams keep projects on track and avoid unplanned costs.

Why build a drone program when you can rent one?

Contractors see the value in drones but struggle to own them. Meet Drone as a Service.

Solving the jobsite blind spot: Why buying drones is not always the solution

Contractors see the value in drones but struggle to own them. Meet Drone as a Service.

HS2 - HS2 launches third tunnelling machine in London 12042023

New first person view drone footage shows the launch of the third HS2 tunnelling machine in London. The tunnel, however, won’t be used by HS2 trains, but instead will be used to deliver materials and remove spoil from the northern portal where HS2’s twin bored Euston Tunnel will be constructed.

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.

Wendover Productions - Drone Delivery Was Supposed to be the Future. What Went Wrong? 08022022

In 2013 Jeff Bezos announced that within a matter of years autonomous drones would engulf cities, sweeping across skies, delivering packages to front yards just thirty minutes after their order. However, 9 years on, this concept has not been fully implemented due to air right restrictions, safety risks, and the requirement for further technological advancement being required (for autonomous vehicles)

The Economist - New technology: what do you have to fear? 18012022

Managing the risks and rewards of emerging technologies is a tricky balancing act. How is it possible to maximise the upsides of innovation while minimising the potential downsides? Autonomous vehicles, drones and eV-TOL are featured in this video

Tom Scott - Drones vs Lightning, 10042017

At the University of Manchester's High Voltage Laboratory, we see what happens when a DJI Phantom 3 drone gets hit with an electrical impulse of 1.4MV - basically, a lightning strike.

How Multispectral Drone Mapping Is Redefining Infrastructure Intelligence

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