AI and Drone Technologies Enhance Bridge Safety and Reduce Maintenance Costs NTT Corporation (NTT) and NTT e-Drone Technology Corporation have developed a cutting-edge method to detect and repair corroded steel materials on bridges using a combination of AI image recognition and drones. This new approach aims to overcome the limitations of traditional visual inspections, … [Read more...] about NTT Uses AI and Drones to Detect and Address Corroded Steel on Bridges
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Ground-Based Detect and Avoid Facilitates FAA BVLOS Waiver at Michigan Test Site
Integration of uAvionix Casia G System Enables Advanced Drone Operations Unmanned Vehicle Technologies, LLC (UVT) and uAvionix have announced that UVT has been granted a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) at their test site in Michigan. The waiver, identified as 107W-2024-01230 and … [Read more...] about Ground-Based Detect and Avoid Facilitates FAA BVLOS Waiver at Michigan Test Site
SwissDrones Secures Over $10 Million in Series B Funding to Enhance Aerial Intelligence Solutions
Investment to Boost Global Expansion and Technological Capabilities in Unmanned Helicopter Systems SwissDrones, a leading aerial intelligence company, has successfully closed its Series B equity growth funding round, amassing over USD 10 million. This significant financial boost comes from a diverse group of investors, including aviation-focused DiamondStream Partners, … [Read more...] about SwissDrones Secures Over $10 Million in Series B Funding to Enhance Aerial Intelligence Solutions
American Robotics Optimus System: Redefining Commercial Drone Applications
Exploring the Potential Impact of Autonomous Drone-in-a-Box Solutions on Commercial Operations DRONELIFE attended a demonstration of the American Robotics Optimus system this morning, an innovative drone-in-a-box solution poised to transform commercial drone operations. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Aeronautics division and held at the Mass … [Read more...] about American Robotics Optimus System: Redefining Commercial Drone Applications
Nearthlab AIDrone Launched at CES: A New Player for Autonomous Inspections
Nearthlab’s AIDrone: A New Era of Autonomous Drone Solutions South Korea's Nearthlab, a pioneer in autonomous drone solutions, has made its debut in the hardware sector with the unveiling of AIDrone at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. The AIDrone, a blend of artificial intelligence and drone technology, is designed to assist a wide range of tasks across multiple … [Read more...] about Nearthlab AIDrone Launched at CES: A New Player for Autonomous Inspections
