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New Zealand company develops drones to protect rhinos in South Africa

17 August 2018 - Feilidh Dwyer

A company from Raglan, New Zealand, has designed drones tasked with protecting endangerd southern white and black rhinos in South Africa. The company, Aeronavics, specializes in producing aerial robots for a variety of purposes including mapping, surveillance, agriculture or media. Several years back Aeronavics was approached by the Tusk and Horn Wildlife Trust about coming […]

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Yuneec’s new Mantis Q drone flies up to 33 minutes, and it has voice control!

16 August 2018 - Thomas Luna

Yuneec released US pre-orders for Mantis Q, a portable quadcopter that can receive voice commands and recognize faces. The $499.99 camera drone can shoot 4K videos, 13 MP photos, and it has a flight time rated up to 33 minutes! The drone’s removable battery can also be fully charged in one hour, making it ideal […]

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Here’s why DJI Ronin-S is better than Zhiyun Crane 2!

15 August 2018 - Thomas Luna

After unboxing and reviewing the DJI Ronin-S and the Zhiyun Crane 2, We Talk UAV compared the two gimbals and created this video: Tracking Both gimbals can track fairly well, but the Ronin-S was more accurate and smoother when it followed a motorcyclist in a roundabout. When Chivo the cameraman filmed some light sparring at […]

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Could hydrogen fuel cells be a solution for poor drone battery life?

15 August 2018 - Feilidh Dwyer

WeTalkUAV produces endless articles and videos expounding the virtues of drones and showing you all the ways the cool and interesting ways they are changing the world. One of the biggest drawbacks of this technology, however, is the poor life of their lithium ion batteries. Few drones, whether commercial or consumer, can fly for more […]

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Best DJI beginner drone!

14 August 2018 - Thomas Luna

Flying drones for the first time can be a nerve-racking experience, but new drone pilots shouldn’t fear because most consumer drones today are designed to be beginner friendly. Since DJI drones have been leading in the consumer drone market, their quadcopters are highly recommended for first-time pilots or even professionals. Naturally, beginners will lean towards […]

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Tree of summer!

19 August 2018 - TOTONO

Stone spit from a bird’s eye view. Country : Russia

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19 August 2018 - _bruno_29

Lilia Country : France

Hoalen, beach, Lilia, Plouguerneau

19 August 2018 - _bruno_29

ile vierge lighthouse Country : France

Arlan beach, Ouessant, France

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beach Country : France

Ouessant – Ushant – France

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Ushant Country : France

5 Reasons to Attend DroneDeploy Conference 2018

16 August 2018 - DroneDeploy

DroneDeploy’s annual user conference is just around the corner. Read our top reasons why you should attend.

Our annual user conference is almost here. And this year’s event is going to be bigger and better than ever. As October approaches, you may be considering making the trip to San Francisco to join hundreds of your peers in the commercial drone community for two days of speakers, networking, workshops, and training.

But is the trip worth it? We think so. While there are dozens of reasons to consider attending, we’ve put together our top five below. If you’re on the fence, read on to get a quick perspective into why DroneDeploy Conference 2018 (DDC) is one event you don’t want to miss.

See the Latest Advancements in Drone Software and Hardware

This year, we’re bringing our software and hardware partners from across the drone ecosystem right to you. Explore the exhibit hall to talk with partners, see technology showcases, and attend live demos of the latest DroneDeploy features as we take flight on-site. Plus we’ve got plenty of exciting product announcements in the pipeline that you don’t want to miss (you may recall some of last year’s announcements). You’ll get the opportunity to sit front and center as we unveil the future of DroneDeploy.

Get Hands-On Training from Product Experts

You asked, and we delivered. If you’re interested in learning how to get more out of your drone data, then look no further. DDC 2018 will provide attendees with hands-on training workshops led by our in-house product experts. Learn how to capture accurate aerial data, solve industry-specific photogrammetry challenges, and generate deeper insights with measurement and analytics tools. You’ll also have the opportunity to get your top questions answered during interactive Q+A’s after each workshop.

Discover the Latest Industry Trends and Insights

Curious where the industry is going? DDC 2018 will feature speakers and panelists from across the drone community. Attendees can expect to hear from leading analysts and thought leaders in the construction, agriculture, and energy sectors. Get the latest industry insights from ongoing research and learn what’s ahead for companies as they integrate drones on the job site. This is your opportunity to get the inside edge straight from the source.

Network with Your Peers

We always hear from our customers that it’s helpful to speak with other industry operators. With meet-ups, breakout sessions, and networking happy hours, you’ll get plenty of time to connect with your fellow drone pros. Share insights, discuss trends, and explore solutions for your industry’s toughest challenges during the event — and after hours — at the conference table and over drinks.

Celebrate with Our Community

It’s been a tremendous year for the commercial drone industry. With record growth, we know you’ve been working hard to integrate drones on job sites as you drive valuable aerial insights for your company. That’s why you deserve to celebrate with members of the international DroneDeploy community. Our welcome reception and conference wrap party will celebrate all that we have achieved this year. So bring your positive spirit and expect to have a good time on us as we take time to say thanks for being part of DroneDeploy.

If you’re still not convinced, be sure to watch our conference recap of last year’s event.

https://medium.com/media/691ad3ca75826288dab109a94b979979/hrefWhere to Learn MoreIf you’re ready to take the plunge, you can register today. Act now and be sure to take advantage of the early bird pricing discount.Explore this year’s agenda here.Interested in speaking? Send your idea; we’ll get back to you early in September.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.

5 Reasons to Attend DroneDeploy Conference 2018 was originally published in DroneDeploy's Blog on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Making Sense of Big Drone Data

13 August 2018 - DroneDeploy

Use DroneDeploy and Optelos to organize drone data, automate analysis, and generate aerial insights fast

Commercial drone adoption is currently at an all-time high. Flying robots now soar over job sites around the world, collecting critical information about projects, crops, and infrastructure. But we’re still far from the top. As builders, growers, engineers, and the like continue to scale their drone operations, the amount of drone data collected is only going to rise.

While it’s exciting to see companies gather more drone data, sometimes, additional information can be more of a burden than a benefit. How do you make sense of all this data and streamline the decision-making process?

Data collection is just one piece of the puzzle. It’s the analysis stage where the bulk of the value and the time investment comes in. DroneDeploy and our App Market partners like Optelos can help. We’re investing in artificial intelligence solutions to automate your workflow, and ultimately help you uncover your next discovery faster.

Export Data, Organize Workflows, and Visualize Insights with Optelos

One of the newest additions to the App Market is the Optelos Drone Work Advisor™ app. The app seamlessly transfers your collected and processed data from DroneDeploy straight into the Optelos’ Drone Work Advisor™ platform with a single click.

Optelos has a comprehensive suite of tools that link together images, videos, maps, 2D Orthomosaics, and 3D models in a simple dashboard — reducing the time spent analyzing and tagging your drone imagery.

Manage data with powerful analytics and results visualization

The Optelos platform provides a unified presentation layer to view images, compare orthomosaics side by side, view point clouds, and explore 3D models processed in your DroneDeploy account. You can also inspect, annotate and tag images, and view other media types including panoramas, PDFs, and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents just to name a few.

Optelos provides comprehensive support to view your data

Read on to get a rundown of the key features and learn how to gain insights faster by adding the Optelos app to your DroneDeploy account today.

Compare Orthomosaics, Digital Elevation Models, and More Side by Side

Quickly overlay orthomosaics in different layers and compare them over time or side by side. This feature makes it simple to see site progress or compare maps to elevation models instantly.

Assign Tasks, Highlight Issues and add Descriptions to Drone Imagery

As you work through your maps and photos, you can assign tasks, submit descriptions, and even tag issues quickly — all of which is searchable using filters. This makes team collaboration efficient and straightforward.

Automate Analysis with AI-Powered Insights

Optelos offers Enterprise customers the ability to automate image inspection. Save time by identifying and tagging known issues such as roof damage, broken solar cells, and more. This eliminates time spent poring through images from visual inspections and tagging issues manually.

Share Data and Generate Customized Reports in Minutes

Once data has been analyzed, it’s easy to share your insights with key stakeholders. You can either share folders directly or generate custom reports in PDF and HTML formats.

Want to start taking advantage of the combined power of DroneDeploy and Optelos? Add the Optelos Drone Work Advisor™ app to your DroneDeploy Dashboard to get started.

The Optelos Drone Work Advisor™ App: Install and Export In a Few Easy Steps

With efficient data transfer in mind, the Optelos Drone Work Advisor™ App reduces the steps needed to export project overlays and images with a few simple clicks.

Getting started is easy. After installing the app, you can immediately upload your exports to the Optelos platform. Just log in and choose which images and layers (Orthomosaic, 3D model, DEM) you want to transfer. The intuitive interface makes the process quick and painless — even for new users.

1. Transfer exported layers to Optelos

Transfer all available export layers from DroneDeploy, including Orthomosaics, NDVI, Elevation and PointCloud. These datasets are automatically processed in Optelos to provide unique features like OrthoCompare™ and FlyView™ which organize, analyze, and present results to clients’ stakeholders

2. Transfer all images to Optelos

Transfer all drone images and Optelos will automatically replace the DroneDeploy file ID with the original file name. This additional processing by Optelos helps you recognize and organize data. The Optelos AI Analytics algorithms can automatically inspect, tag and classify the images to deliver actionable insights.

3. Automatically Create Work Packages in Optelos

Create a new project in Optelos’ Drone Work Advisor™ directly from the Optelos app by easily transferring all of your DroneDeploy Project deliverables. This makes it easy for stakeholders to access and self-interrogate those products

Where to Learn MoreLearn More about Optelos here.Explore the Optelos Drone Work Advisor™ app in our App Market.Learn more about the future of AI and automation in the commercial drone industry in our recent webinar.Get Started with DroneDeploy

Making Sense of Big Drone Data was originally published in DroneDeploy's Blog on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

3 Ways to Boost Job Site Safety with Drones

15 August 2018 - DroneDeploy

UAVs help construction pros increase safety and keep workers out of harm’s way

Earlier this year, a drone image of a great white shark swimming alongside an unsuspecting paddle-boarder went viral online. The powerful picture underscores what every construction project manager already knows: some of the most dangerous potential problems may be lurking just out of sight.

While sharks usually aren’t a problem on construction sites, there are plenty of other life-threatening hazards you do have to worry about, from scaling rooftops to climbing ladders. In fact, one government study found that 21% of the 991 workplace fatalities in the U.S. in 2016 were in the construction industry. What’s more, workers’ comp claims cost American companies and taxpayers billions of dollars a year.

We work with construction companies around the world, and the majority of them agree: drones improve safety on their job sites. So how can you benefit from their experience? Read on for five tips from construction pros on boosting site safety with the help of flying robots.

Steer Clear of Dangerous Situations

Although some situations require human inspection, many workplace injuries can be eliminated by simply keeping people out of harm’s way. Because let’s face it, there is nothing safe about scaling a roof to check for damage or climbing up scaffolding to complete vertical inspections on the face of a newly built project.

The solution for many potentially dangerous situations is to use the same technology that spotted that great white shark: drones. Drones now give project and site managers a way to access hard-to-reach or accessible-but-dangerous locations. These flying robots are ideal for assessing building envelopes or investigating a roof for damage — eliminating the need for someone to scale up scaffolding or climb across a rooftop.

Harness the Power of Drone Data

Why climb a ladder or walk across a rooftop if you don’t have to? Many inspections come back without actionable findings. Which means that someone put their life on the line for nothing. Workers shouldn’t have to expose themselves to danger unless it’s necessary — to make repairs or installations for example.

Drone data can help you reduce or even eliminate time spent in dangerous areas. Just ask Grant Hagen, a VDC manager with the Beck Group. He recently used drones to inspect a roof at the University of Texas — Dallas at night, when the chances of accidents are even greater. How’d he do this? He performed a series of thermal inspections using DroneDeploy’s aerial mapping capabilities for analysis.

Thermal imagery showed areas where leaks were present on the roof.

Thermal data captured from the drone provided a much more detailed and accurate picture of the site than other methods — such as helicopters — could deliver. And, as you can imagine, it was much less expensive. Better yet, the thermal imagery pinpointed the problem areas on the roof so that inspectors knew precisely where to look. “Rather than searching for a needle in a haystack, you have a map to tell you right where to look,” said Grant. This reduced the time spent on the roof and helped keep workers out of harm’s way.

Embrace the Latest Technology

Virtual reality is the next big thing on the horizon for managing job site safety, so get your VR safety goggles ready to go. Detailed data from drones are already used to facilitate virtual walk-throughs of job sites.

Now, inspectors can do 360-degree inspections from virtually anywhere. VR provides a detailed review of potentially dangerous site conditions and makes it easy to focus on areas of concern. But VR isn’t just an inspection tool. You’ll be able to use this technology to conduct safety training for workers or to walk clients through construction work in progress.

Just ask Russel Byrd, a VDC coordinator at Brasfield & Gorrie, an Alabama-based General Contractor. “Virtual reality provides us with the ability to seamlessly integrate new technologies with various construction operations, improve job site safety, and increase the information available to key stakeholders,” says Russel.

Recently, their virtual design and construction team gave hospital staff a virtual tour of a facility only weeks after construction started. This allowed staff to fully experience the space to a high degree of detail, ultimately resulting in greater feedback on issues such as location of medical gas outlets and equipment placement. Early input allowed Brasfield & Gorrie to make necessary changes that will ultimately create a better, and also safer, workplace.

The Bottom Line

If you’re serious about reducing worksite hazards you should actively be considering the drones and aerial imagery. We think these flying robots should be on every contractor’s technology roadmap. Because as Grant Hagen from the Beck Group says, “It’s unlike anything else in construction technology right now.”

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:

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

3 Ways to Boost Job Site Safety with Drones 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 July 2018

8 August 2018 - DroneDeploy

DroneDeploy adds supports the latest DJI drones, improves annotation reports, and unveils a new 3D viewer

Over the past month, we’ve enhanced our platform capabilities to make drone data more accessible to our customers.

Read on to learn more about our latest drone support, improvements to our measurement tools and annotation reports, our new 3D viewer, and more. To see these new releases in action, sign into your DroneDeploy account today.

DroneDeploy now supports the DJI Mavic Air, M210 series, and Phantom 4 Pro V2.Support for the Latest DJI Drones is Here

You asked, and we delivered. We are excited to announce that we now support DJI’s latest drones including the Phantom 4 Pro V2, Mavic Air, and M210 + M210 RTK. Please note that the RTK geotagging is not supported in this release. For a full look at our supported drones, visit our updated support docs.

New and improved annotation reports make sharing data and insights even easier.Annotation Reports Just Got Better

Check out the new and improved annotation report in the reports section of your exports tab. The report now includes link sharing & printing, surface area & distance, separate tables for each annotation type (distance, location, area, volume), and the ability to brand your report. This feature is only available for trial and paid customers. Create your first annotation report today.

Introducing DroneDeploy’s New 3D Viewer

Our 3D viewer got a big upgrade. 3D Models are now more responsive, and viewable in higher resolution. The new viewer also allows you to explore larger data sets on desktop. Stay tuned for more updates on the mobile release and what this viewer means for the future.

Extend Your Analysis with Surface Area Measurements

We’ve improved our measurement tools to include surface area. When you make an area measurement, you’ll now see two numbers on the sidebar — Area, referencing flat area, and Surface Area. You can also find both of these measurements in your annotation reports. Area measurements are available to Pro and Business customers.

View High-Resolution Map Overlays on Your Desktop

DroneDeploy now supports vector overlays. This allows you to maintain the resolution of an overlay when you zoom in and explore your map. The next time you’re comparing your project to plans, you can do so with clear, accurate overlays no matter the level of detail. Overlays are available to all All Business & Enterprise customers.

Where to Learn More

Read more about our recent product updates and releases including:

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 modeImproved flight planning for small areasDroneDeploy’s new mapping solution for the enterpriseThe latest tools for team management and collaborationHow to create survey-grade maps in minutes with self-serve ground control points (GCPs)Our latest stitching improvements that remove 90% of ‘holes’ in crop mapsGet Started with DroneDeploy

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

Drones Raise the Bar for Roadway Pavement Inspection

3 August 2018 - DroneDeploy

Aerial imagery replaces boots on the ground and cuts field time by 60% for civil engineering firm Bolton & Menk

Assessing the condition of roadways has historically been a time-sink for the engineers responsible for prioritizing what to fix, and when. Now, rather than relying on cumbersome ground-based surveys and outdated aerial maps, project teams can use drones to capture real-time imagery that yields a treasure trove of actionable data

Bolton & Menk is an engineering, planning and consulting firm.

Engineering and Consulting firm Bolton & Menk realized the benefits of drone data after recently completing a major roadway pavement analysis for the city of Elko New Market, Minn. The firm’s decision to use a DJI Phantom 4 drone on the project paid big dividends. In fact, using a drone powered by DroneDeploy’s enterprise platform reduced the firm’s time in the field by about 60% — while also collecting data to create high-resolution imagery that will be used by the city for years to come.

Drone Maps Provide High-Value Data for City Officials

Bolton & Menk gathered imagery to uate the deterioration of pavement across 26 miles of roadway infrastructure. The data helped the engineering team recommend a construction and maintenance timetable based on a real-time assessment of existing road conditions.

A member of the Bolton & Menk flight crew preparing for takeoff in the field.

The project was completed in 18 flights by the two-person flight crew, along with spotters to ensure that the bird was in the right place at the right time. The team used DroneDeploy’s Linear Flight Plan app to plan flights across the whole city.

“The linear flight planning functionality eliminated a lot of complexity for our team,” said GIS project manager Nick Meyers. “We were able to plan and map long stretches of roadways in minutes.”

A section of the city mapped with DroneDeploy. Cracking along the roadway is clearly present in the high-resolution drone map.

It took two days to fly and capture all the data needed for the project. In contrast, it would have taken a week to traverse the 26 miles by car and on foot using the traditional method. Flying the drone also reduced the need for “windshield” surveys using the PASER scale: a spreadsheet-heavy solution for estimating road pavement conditions. Instead, the Bolton & Menk team used DroneDeploy for data collection and processing — and packaged the data for integration with GIS applications used by office staff to generate condition ratings.

A close up of “alligator cracking” seen throughout the city’s roadways. Cracking like this needs to be uated to determine a maintenance timetable.

Replacing boots on the ground with drone surveys dramatically improved Bolton & Menk’s workflow.

“DroneDeploy automatically added a lot of information into the database,” Nick says. “We could update or modify as needed, and then just run a script at the end. No more cumbersome process of using multiple excel sheets to make calculations.”

Moreover, GIS Technician and UAV Services team member Kyle Mullen adds, the drones collected much more data than windshield surveys — and much faster. “A lot of times, windshield and ground-based surveys don’t give as complete a perspective as you get from aerial imagery,” he says. “And going out and measuring on foot is extremely time-consuming.”

But drone imagery has value beyond just saving time and money. Kyle adds that city officials were so pleased with the imagery that they made requests to use the deliverables in other projects outside of the roadway analysis immediately. The city plans to use the data for future utility infrastructure planning.

Compiling Accurate Data and Measurements. Fast.

Bolton & Menk used real-time drone imagery to compile accurate imagery and measurements for analysis. It took the engineering team just one day to process the drone images. What’s more, DroneDeploy also supported exporting the data using the ArcGIS Online Web Tile Layer app, which enables users to seamlessly generate template links for maps to use as web tile layers.

The Bolton & Menk team exported data collected and processed in DroneDeploy to its GIS software for further analysis.

The maps provided a granular level of detail and documented every inch of the 26 miles of roadway. Using DroneDeploy also yielded more precise measurements than ground surveys could, giving both the engineering team and the city a better quantitative perspective on the condition of the pavement. This analysis makes it easier for city staff to analyze the data and prioritize roadway maintenance over time.

Better Collaboration Using a Platform Built for Teams

Bolton & Menk chose DroneDeploy because they wanted a single cloud-based solution to use across their team in offices throughout Minnesota, Iowa, and North Dakota. Between their UAV Services, GIS, and Municipal/Civil Engineering workgroups, the team handled everything from flyovers and mapping to analysis and reporting through DroneDeploy’s centralized enterprise dashboard and admin panel.

The firm also wanted a scalable solution with the option for implementing an enterprise-level API.

DroneDeploy’s admin panel — available with the Enterprise Plan — makes team management simple. Set user roles and permissions, and assign missions to pilots on your team from a central location.

For Bolton & Menk, DroneDeploy improved efficiency reduced the cost for data acquisition and, most importantly, enabled them to deliver a more thorough and complete analysis of the pavement conditions in Elko New Market. In the long run, that will translate into better road maintenance at a lower cost for the city. That’s an excellent thing for both taxpayers and drivers who depend on well-maintained roads for safe travel during Minnesota’s famously snowy winters.

Where to Learn MoreLearn how utility inspection teams used DroneDeploy to cut inspection times by 50% in our recent case study.Interested in using drones at your company? Learn how to set up your drone operation and take it to scale with this eBook full of expert advice from industry leadersLearn how to improve commercial inspections and increase job site safety with drones in this free webinar.Get Started with DroneDeploy

Drones Raise the Bar for Roadway Pavement Inspection 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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