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Amazon patents delivery chute for packages

11 October 2018 - Feilidh Dwyer

In our increasingly fast-paced world, the demand from consumers to receive goods and services as quickly as possible has never been greater. In 2013, world’s richest man and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said that within a few years, Amazon would be delivering packages by drone. In the five years since , the technology has greatly […]

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How drones can help save dolphins

10 October 2018 - Feilidh Dwyer

Humans tend to feel an innate bond with dolphins and whales that is unlike our connection with nearly any other species. Unfortunately, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), more than 650,000 marine mammals, including whales, turtles, seals and dolphins are either killed or severely wounded every year by fishing nets. Many of the species that […]

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Drone with thermal imaging camera locates kidnapped assault victim

8 October 2018 - Feilidh Dwyer

A teenager in the UK who called the police claiming she was being held by an assaulter at an unknown location was found using a drone equipped with thermal imaging. The Independent Reports that the 16 year old girl from Lincolnshire called 999 claiming she had been raped and was currently being held by her […]

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Drones could become a tool for pest control in New Zealand

7 October 2018 - Feilidh Dwyer

A New Zealand drone company is working on a prototype that they believe could change the way the small pacific nation deals with pests. Aeronavics specialize in producing high-end drones for the industrial sector and recently employed their expertise to help protect endangered rhinos from poachers in South Africa. The company have developed durable drones […]

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Congress grants feds power to shoot down consumer drones

5 October 2018 - Feilidh Dwyer

A new law expected to be signed today will grant Federal authorities permission to shoot down consumer drones deemed to be threats. The FAA Reauthorization Act passed the Senate on Wednesday, having already passed through Congress back in April. The act now awaits President Trump’s signature to come into law, which is expected to occur […]

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Dreams and Turbulance

14 October 2018 - DesertSurfer

Dreams/ The Ocean/ Emotions…. “A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.” ― John Lennon

Nottingham CityScape

14 October 2018 - DesertSurfer

Aerial image of Nottingham in Autumn in an old area called Snienton

Ship Wrecked Boat

14 October 2018 - DesertSurfer

remains of the Berrow wreck, a beached ship near Burnham-On-Sea called the SS Nornen

Cumberland basin ,Bristol

14 October 2018 - DesertSurfer

The intersection where the Seven Estuary , Bristol Estuary and Bristol Harbour join

The Ghost LightHouse , Northern Gower , Wales

14 October 2018 - DesertSurfer

The Old ,Abandoned, Derelict Victorian Lighthouse stands alone in the early morning Fog

DDC 2018 Industry Focus: Commercial UAV, Energy, Real Estate and Conservation

10 October 2018 - DroneDeploy

Meet the industry pros speaking at DroneDeploy Conference 2018.

Our annual user conference kicks off on Thursday. And this year, we’ve got a stellar lineup of industry experts and fellow pros ready to share their experience and insights with attendees. This is the final post highlighting the keynote speakers and panelists who will be at DroneDeploy Conference 2018.

Today, we’re talking about a host of industries using drones to innovate workflows. So, lets take some time getting to know DroneDeploy’s customers and partners in commercial drones, energy, and conservation that are set to take the stage later this week.

See the full conference agenda and register today if you haven’t already.

Register today for two days of expert speakers, training workshops and professional networking.Commercial UAV Industry SpeakersColin Snow

CEO and Founder of Skylogic Research, LLC

Colin is the founder of Skylogic Research — also known as Drone Analyst® — a research, content, and advisory services firm for the commercial unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry. Colin is a 25 year technology industry veteran with a background in market research, enterprise software, electronics, digital imaging, and mobility. Colin holds an MBA from Florida Atlantic University, is a member of all major UAS industry groups including: AUVSI and AMA, and holds an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification.

Panel: The Industry Takes Flight: Commercial Drones in 2018 and Beyond

Brandon Montellato

Program Manager at DJI North America

Brandon works with DJI’s ecosystem of partners and customers to create and integrate drone technology solutions into their business environments. Brandon has four years of experience in the commercial drone industry with expertise leading advanced UAS integration projects in the construction, agriculture and mining industries. He began his career at DJI working with leading universities including Stanford, Harvard and Kansas State, facilitating UAS research projects in the AEC and agricultural industries. Brandon holds a degree from San Francisco State University and is a licensed commercial drone pilot.

Panel: The Industry Takes Flight: Commercial Drones in 2018 and Beyond

Andrew Dennison

COO at Uplift Data Partners

Andrew is the Chief Operations Officer at Uplift Data Partners — the leading drone service provider in construction. Uplift delivers aerial insights to the AEC industry through end-to-end, seamless implementation of drone technology into businesses. Andrew is an expert at installing enterprise-scale drone operations. He’s intimately familiar with a broad spectrum of drone data use cases and their implementation.

Panel: The Industry Takes Flight: Commercial Drones in 2018 and Beyond

Energy SpeakersErik Baros

CIO at Bruin E&P

Erik is the Chief Information Officer of Bruin E&P Operating company, an exploration and production company backed by a private equity commitment from ArcLight Capital. He was previously the Vice President of Technical Systems at Ursa Resources Group II. Prior to joining Ursa, Erik owned and operated a consulting firm that assisted E&P companies with data conversion, integration, and systems operations through acquisitions and other special projects. Before that, He worked in consulting engineering supporting O&G operations. Erik began his career at the United States Geological Survey during the completion of his degrees at the University of Colorado.

Panel: Eyes in the Sky: Drone Operations in Energy and Construction

Brian Lawrence

Lead Systems Analyst at First Solar

Brian is the Lead Systems Analyst at First Solar, a leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solar systems. The company’s integrated power plant solutions deliver an economically attractive alternative to fossil-fuel electricity generation today. Brian has worked in information technology at First Solar for more than 10 years. In addition to his other technology responsibilities, he has been involved with First Solar’s UAV program for the last two years.

Keynote: Energy Keynote

Real Estate SpeakersNeil Pearson

Principal at CoreLogic

Neil serves as Principal, Enterprise Data Strategy for CoreLogic, a leading provider of consumer, financial and property data, analytics and services to business and government. Since joining CoreLogic in early 2015 in the company’s Insurance and Spatial Division he has earned the reputation of utilizing disruptive technologies to ensure that CoreLogic can further advance market position and enterprise content against industry competitors. He is currently developing CoreLogic’s ongoing strategic relationship with Google in the areas of spatial, cloud platform and machine learning. In parallel, he is introducing disruptive and innovation technologies around drones and VR that will position CoreLogic in the digital property marketplace.

Keynote: Real Estate Keynote

Conservation SpeakersKirk Klausmeyer

Senior Spatial Data Scientist at The Nature Conservancy

Kirk is the Senior Spatial Data Scientist at The Nature Conservancy, a international non-profit organization that works to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends. He has worked at The Nature Conservancy for the last 13 years applying technology to help address pressing environmental challenges in California, including drones, big data, satellites, and virtual reality. You can learn more by reading our case study here.

Keynote: Conservation Keynote

Brian Taggert

Director at Oceans Unmanned

Captain Brian Taggart, NOAA (Ret) is the Director of Oceans Unmanned, an organization working to protect our oceans and coastal marine environment by facilitating the use of unmanned technologies. Before starting Oceans Unmanned, Brian spent twenty-six years in operational and leadership positions within the federal government. As Commanding Officer of NOAA’s Aircraft Operations Center (AOC) in, Tampa, FL, he was responsible for the overall management of NOAA’s aircraft support services. He administered the NOAA flight program and established the procedures and standards which govern the program. He has experience in all NOAA operations — ship, aircraft, dive, and unmanned aerial vehicles with over 6000 accident/incident free hours flying a DeHavilland Twin Otter, a Cessna Citation II and a P3 Orion. He has extensive experience leading large organizations with effective strategic planning linking missions, goals, schedule and performance.

Read more about Oceans Unmanned in our case study here.

Keynote: Environmental Keynote

Where to Learn MoreMeet our Construction and Agriculture speakersIf you’re ready to take the plunge, you can register today.Read our top five reasons to attend DroneDeploy Conference 2018.Explore this year’s agenda here.Have more questions about the event? Learn more about the venue and read our FAQ’s here.Get Started with DroneDeploy

Want to learn how DroneDeploy can help your business? Visit www.dronedeploy.com to start your free trial or request a consultation with one of our team members. The DroneDeploy mobile application is available for free download for both iOS and Android devices.

DDC 2018 Industry Focus: Commercial UAV, Energy, Real Estate and Conservation was originally published in DroneDeploy's Blog on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

DDC 2018 Industry Focus: Agriculture

9 October 2018 - DroneDeploy

Meet the agriculture experts speaking at DroneDeploy Conference 2018.

Our annual user conference is just around the corner. And this year, we’ve got a stellar lineup of industry experts ready to share their experience and insights with attendees. As if you needed any more reasons to attend our biggest event of the year.

Over the next week, we’ll be highlighting the keynote speakers and panelists who will be at DroneDeploy Conference 2018.

Today, we’re talking Agriculture. So, lets take some time getting to know DroneDeploy’s agriculture customers and partners set to take the stage later this week.

Register today for two days of expert speakers, training workshops and professional networking.See the full conference agenda and register today if you haven’t already.Wesley Mackie

Climate Business Manager at The Climate Corporation

Wesley is a business manager at Climate FieldView, a software platform that helps growers collect, store, and visualize critical field data to monitor and measure the impact of agronomic decisions on crop performance. He works with growers and agronomists in Northern Illinois to bring Climate software to their farming operations. Wesley has worked in farm and retail ag operations, data management, and business development as it relates to precision agriculture for 15 years.

Panel: Smarter Farming: Drones and Precision Agriculture

Chad Colby

Founder at Colby AgTech

Chad is a leading industry advocate for the use of unmanned aerial systems in Agriculture. He is the General Manager for Central Illinois Ag, a 5th generation Case IH dealership with locations in Central IL. Chad also developed AgTechTalk.com in 2013 and founded Colby AgTech in 2015, where he works with progressive farmers, leading companies and government agencies to provide deeper understanding of new technologies and their practical applications.

Fun Fact: Chad is a licensed pilot and frequently appears on This Week in Agribusiness, a weekly agriculture talk show that is syndicated nationwide.

Panel: Smarter Farming: Drones and Precision Agriculture

Kyle Miller

Agriculture Sales Engineer at DroneDeploy

Kyle grew up on a corn and soybean farm in Iowa, and has degrees in computer science and agribusiness. He has been researching remote sensing technology for more than 8 years, and creating agriculture drone maps since 2013. Since building his first UAV 5 years ago, Kyle has used historical yield and drone data to understand crop health and create prescription maps to manage his farm. He joined the DroneDeploy team in 2016, and has since worked on our agricultural business development and sales teams.

Fun Fact: Kyle competitively raced motorcycles growing up, and currently lives in a county where pigs outnumber people 7 to 1.

Panel: Smarter Farming: Drones and Precision Agriculture

Where to Learn MoreIf you’re ready to take the plunge, you can register today.Read our top five reasons to attend DroneDeploy Conference 2018.Explore this year’s agenda here.Have more questions about the event? Learn more about the venue and read our FAQ’s here.Get Started with DroneDeploy

DDC 2018 Industry Focus: Agriculture was originally published in DroneDeploy's Blog on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

DDC 2018 Industry Focus: Construction

2 October 2018 - DroneDeploy

Meet the construction pros speaking at DroneDeploy Conference 2018.

Over the next week, we’ll be highlighting the keynote speakers and panelists who will be at DroneDeploy Conference 2018.

First industry stop: construction. So, lets take some time getting to know DroneDeploy’s construction customers and partners set to take the stage next week.

Co-Founder and Managing Director at BuiltWorlds Media

Matt is the co-founder and managing director of BuiltWorlds Media, an online media and events company that is disrupting the built environment. As a thought leader on real estate, finance, and the fast-moving technologies transforming design, construction, and development, Abeles oversees BuiltWorlds’ outreach to established and emerging industry players committed to pushing our industry forward.

Fun Fact: Matt has completed 6 Chicago Marathon’s, and is a recent father as of August 22.

Panel: Digitizing the Job Site with Drone Data

Ryan Hittie

Innovation Specialist at Brasfield & Gorrie General Contractors

Ryan is an innovation specialist at Brasfield & Gorrie — one of the largest privately held construction firms in the nation. An early adopter, Brasfield & Gorrie began using drones in 2016, and has since scaled out their UAS program on dozens of sites around the country. Ryan now manages UAS training and operations for the company. He is also a voting member of ASTM’s Committee F38 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

Fun Fact: Ryan is an animal lover and has four dogs.

Panel: Digitizing the Job Site with Drone Data

Michael Lambert

Virtual Design and Construction Manager at Chasco Constructors

Michael works for Chasco Constructors, a progressive General Contractor in Central Texas. There, he oversees operations in construction surveying, 3D modeling, GPS machine control and Drone Data Collection. You might have read about him in our recent case study. And if you frequent our support forum, there is a good chance he’s answered one of your questions.

Fun Fact: He’s been a radio-controlled operator for more than 20 years.

Panel: Digitizing the Job Site with Drone Data

Joshua Marriott

Virtual Design in Construction and VDC Field Solutions Engineer at McCarthy Building Companies

Josh is based in McCarthy’s SW regional office (Phoenix, AZ) and works on nearly all of the solar projects the company builds — assisting with early layout and design through construction design and production documentation. He is also leading the development and implementation of various field technologies including sUAV operations, laser scanning, and 360 photo-recording. He has 20 years of construction experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in construction management and concrete industry management from Arizona State University, as well as an associate’s degree from Brigham Young University — Idaho.

Fun Fact: In his spare time, Josh likes to build lightsabers.

Panel: Digitizing the Job Site with Drone Data

Ray Pascua

UAV Specialist at KATERRA

With more than a decade in the film & music industry, Ray has continually pushed the envelope in aerial videography and technology for shows such as CSI Miami, Pearl Harbor, and Entourage — along with receiving Emmy & Grammy nominations. Ray has also consulted in the launch of 2 successful tech companies in the eCommerce and IPTV industries and now is taking a different approach in pushing the UAV sector’s potential with his vast knowledge in sensors and tech

Fun Fact: While working with Sony Records France, Ray helped produce and manage the digital album development for artists such as LMFAO, LIL JON, Jill Scott, Rick Ross, Stromae just to name a few.

Construction Customer Keynote: Katerra

Travis Stalnaker

Manager A+D Information Systems at Marriott Vacations Worldwide

Travis works at Marriott Vacations Worldwide, a leader in vacation ownership experiences that boasts more than 60 resorts around the globe. There, he works with the Architecture and Design teams to provide technical expertise and support. Travis also does research and development for new software and platforms, including the implementation of DroneDeploy.

Fun Fact: A self-described computer and digital media geek, Travis met his wife at “geek” convention. Today, they have 3 kids.

Panel: Digitizing the Job Site with Drone Data

DDC 2018 Industry Focus: Construction was originally published in DroneDeploy's Blog on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Product Release Wrap-Up September 2018

28 September 2018 - DroneDeploy

DroneDeploy introduces a new counting tool, expands volume measurement capabilities, improves Live Map resolution, and more.

In the last month, we focused on advancing our customer experience with enhancements to speed, resolution, and accuracy via improvements to existing features and introducing new tools.

Read on to learn more and join us for the DroneDeploy Conference on October 11th and 12th in San Francisco. There, we’ll unveil the newest product capabilities and provide hands-on training for attendees. The conference agenda is loaded with industry speakers, expert panels, and networking opportunities so you will walk away with a clear vision for how to start and scale your drone operation. Register today.

Count Inventory, Equipment, Trees, Vehicles and More with New Count Annotation Tool

After a successful beta period, we’ve officially launched our new Count Annotation tool to make counting hundreds — or even thousands — of objects easy and auditable.

Whether you’re counting trees or vehicles to comply with regulation requirements, attempting to recognize revenue based on solar panel installations, measuring the progress of a project against the design plans, counting cattle within your field, or quantifying hail damage for a roof inspection, we have you covered.

Unlike traditional counting that is manual, estimated, and prone to error, our Count Annotation tool simplifies this workflow by allowing you to count objects within your map without risking the accuracy of your dataset, then generate, export, and share your annotation report directly with your team and stakeholders. Sign in to your account today to try it out.

Get Better Accuracy with New Volume Measurement Options

This month, DroneDeploy launched new base plane options for more accurate results regardless of whether you’re measuring large, complex volumes or experimenting with volume measurements on flat grounds.

Our NEW Triangulated Base Plane renders more accurate results when measuring volumes on mine sites, long thin stockpiles, or grain bags in a field. Lowest Point enables the volume calculation stockpiles on flat ground, in bins, or for piles that have other piles right up against it. Linear Fit (previously known as “Best Fit”) remains the default measurement option that all types of users leverage for stand-alone stockpiles on flat grounds. Below is an illustration of the differences:

Linear Fit: defines the base plane by fitting a perfectly flat plane, in 3D, through the chosen edge points.Lowest Point: calculates a horizontal base plane from the lowest edge point.Triangulated: combines all of the edge points to create a 3D surface under your stockpile.

Live Map is More Powerful and Accurate Than Ever

Over the last month, our teams invested significant time and resources in improving the performance, graphics, and blending of real-time mapping feeds to render the highest resolution possible. With higher quality, decreased fence posting and drift, and increased accuracy, you will see a significant increase in performance for Live Map across all devices, including lower powered devices, like the iPhone 7.

We’ve also upgraded Thermal Live Map flight and capture hardware support for the XT2 on the M200 and M210 drones. Thermal Live Map is available for customers who have purchased our Thermal Live Map product.

Join us for hands-on training and sneak-peeks into future innovations at DroneDeploy at our conference in San Francisco on October 11th and 12th. We’re hosting dozens of industry-specific sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities at DroneDeploy Conference so you can walk away with a clear path forward to integrate drone data into your existing workflows and scale your drone program. Register Now

Where to Learn More

Read more about our recent product updates and releases including:

Mobile UploadsOur all-new photogrammetry Map EngineSupport for the latest DJI drones Progress Photos — a streamlined workflow for documenting your job siteDrone on Demand, an on-demand drone pilot solution for any organizationSupport for checkpoints and our new 3D modeGet Started with DroneDeploy

Product Release Wrap-Up September 2018 was originally published in DroneDeploy's Blog on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Coming to a Construction Site Near You: Drones

7 September 2018 - DroneDeploy

The next time you hear a buzzing sound on your job site, it may not be a power tool. It could be a drone.

Drones are quickly becoming a go-to tool on construction sites for data collection and analysis. They’re redefining workflows, saving time, and cutting costs in new ways. That’s why it’s no surprise that drone use on job sites has increased nearly 240% this year alone.

The construction industry is no stranger to inefficiencies. In fact, the average large construction project costs 80% more than budgeted and run 20 months behind schedule*. While that may seem surprising to some, those who work in construction know that it’s easy for a project to fall behind.

Often times, these delays are unavoidable. A client may be pushing for more control over a project, the weather takes a turn for the worst, or crews are overbooked. But other challenges arise as a result of aging processes and technology: waiting for safety checks before starting construction, out-dated information, or the painstaking job of collecting data on your project’s progress.

Drones help eliminate these inefficiencies, saving teams precious time and costs. Here are three ways drones could change the construction industry:

Automated Data Collection

Currently, pilots are required to monitor and operate a drone every time it flies. But what if all drone operators had to do is schedule flights and review data? And drones took care of the rest — navigating flights around structures and adjusting course automatically to create the most accurate map or 3D model possible? Drones will make site safety and monitoring smooth and accurate.

Watch our recent webinar to hear experts weigh in on the future of drones in the Age of Automation.

Seamless Integration with Industry Tools

Architecture, engineering, and construction professionals all rely on BIM software to design and manage a project. Integration with drone software makes the creation of 3D models even easier, leading to conclusive insights around progress tracking to design plans. From reducing project inefficiencies to recommendations for keeping a project on track, drones streamline every aspect of the process.

Explore DroneDeploy’s App Market to see more than 80 apps and integrations that you can leverage on your job site.

Highly Accurate Maps and 3D Models

Machine learning and AI (Artificial Intelligence) helps drones identify objects and ground control points on site. A drone with the right software can compile instant insights before it even lands (see: Live Map). Site managers can measure daily stockpile volumes or detect dangerous areas within minutes — all without human intervention.

For real-time decision making on the job site, use DroneDeploy’s suite of tools to make instant area, length, and volume measurements.

These maps and models can drive smarter decisions and better collaboration between on-site and back-office teams. Just ask Ryan Moret, a Field Solutions Manager with McCarthy Building Companies. Ryan uses DroneDeploy’s suite of built-in measurement tools to inform his day-to-day work.

“I can tell how many square feet of roof we’ve put down, how much square footage of concrete is left to pour. If we’re trying to figure out truck access, we can measure the width of a road or gate or how much room we need to clear out for material to make the site clean and organized.” — Ryan Moret, Field Solutions Manager, McCarthy Building CompaniesLearn about DroneDeploy’s new Map Engine—the world’s first machine learning-powered photogrammetry engine for industry.

The latest drone hardware enables construction companies — historically slow to adopt new technologies — to experiment with new workflows with relatively low risk. This year and beyond, drones are on track to be adopted on job sites everywhere. Keep your eyes on the sky. If there aren’t drones buzzing around your job site today, they may be taking flight tomorrow.

Where to Learn More

Interested in learning more about how drones can improve safety and efficiency on construction sites? Tune into our ongoing construction webinar series:

Get more insights into how you can boost job site safety in our new eBook Improving Commercial Inspections and Job Site Safety with Drones Getting the Green Light for Your In-House Drone Program Managing Construction Projects with Drone Data Tracking and Communicating Site Progress with Drones

Ready to bring drones to your job site? Read our guide to starting a drone program.

Get Started with DroneDeploy

Source: McKinsey

Coming to a Construction Site Near You: Drones was originally published in DroneDeploy's Blog on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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