Category Archives: Drones

3D Laser Scanning Least Disruptive to Schedule

Posted on July 31, 2020 by lidar

The $4 billion launch of LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B Arrivals and Departures Hall, which opened June 10, is already garnering accolades. The use of a 3D laser scanning proved to be the least disruptive to the 4 year project … Continue reading →

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Drone Startup Raises $100 Million Series C

Posted on July 22, 2020 by lidar

Drone startup Skydio has raised a $100 million Series C funding round, which was led by Next47 and includes participation from other new investors Levitate Capital and NTT DOCOMO Ventures, as well as existing investors a16z, IVP and Playground. This … Continue reading →

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UAV Lidar or Photogrammetry? Which Should You Use?

Posted on July 9, 2020 by lidar

Choosing a relevant surveying/mapping system involves technologies created more than 100 years apart. Each was built on inventions that changed the world—and in one case, even affected outer space. Each is enabling precise and efficient measurement, safety and cost-saving. So … Continue reading →

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Delivery Drones – Do the Benefits Outweigh the Liabilities?

Posted on July 3, 2020 by lidar

This is a guest post from Karlyn McKell who explores the pros and cons of delivery drones for The Zebra. Social distancing guidelines have made contactless delivery essential for many businesses and delivery services to continue operations. With the rise … Continue reading →

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UAS Warning Signs – Development and Evaluation

Posted on June 26, 2020 by lidar

Unmanned aerial systems (UASs) are an emerging technology being used in many fields, including surveying engineering. When UASs are used for these activities, they may operate in close proximity to active traffic. UASs could be distracting to drivers and increase … Continue reading →

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Wounded Eagle UAS Completes Mission for the VA

Posted on June 25, 2020 by lidar

Wounded Eagle UAS (WE) unmanned aerial surveillance, with the help of their student UAS operators, completed aerial mapping of VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System’s (VAGLAHS) 388-acre VA West Los Angeles Medical Center (WLA) campus. Using a UAS and drone … Continue reading →

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Construction Firm Reducing Costs with Drones

Posted on June 13, 2020 by lidar

Many unique challenges arise during the phases of construction and building projects. Even the most seasoned site and business managers of a construction firm can struggle to avoid delays and cost overages, while simultaneously improving operations. From DroneDeploy. Effective communication … Continue reading →

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Flight Planning for Lidar-Based UAS Mapping

Posted on June 12, 2020 by lidar

Abstract: In the last two decades, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) were successfully used in different environments for diverse applications like territorial mapping, heritage 3D documentation, as built surveys, construction monitoring, solar panel placement and assessment, road inspections, etc. These applications … Continue reading →

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Thermal Imagery Can be Collected with a Drone

Posted on June 3, 2020 by lidar

This ARE Corp. blog post introducing the use of thermal imagery was written by Andrew Mallin, UAS/GIS Solutions Specialist. Our clients face various challenges and to help them make informed decisions, ARE Corp. flies a variety of sensors onboard our … Continue reading →

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Analyzing a Train Wreck with Lidar and UAV Data

Posted on May 29, 2020 by lidar

It was early morning on Dec. 18, 2017, and an Amtrak passenger train was making its inaugural run between Tacoma and Portland, Oregon. As it neared a curve leading to an Interstate-5 overpass near DuPont, the train was traveling at … Continue reading →

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