Tag Archives: UAS

Jason Dolf, CP, CMS-UAS – Aerial Services, Inc.

Posted on February 21, 2019 by lidar

Jason Dolf is the Flight Operations Manager at Aerial Services, Inc. and he is a key member of the “I am ASI” campaign. ASI is seeking professionals, like you, to share your story. (See below for more information.) Meet Jason … Continue reading →

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AUVSI Launches TOP – Trusted Operator Program for UAS

Posted on December 18, 2018 by lidar

AUVSI has now given unmanned aircraft systems operators a way to increase their safety and boost their standing in the marketplace through today’s launch of the new Trusted Operator Program, or TOP. Interest in becoming a commercial drone operator has … Continue reading →

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Skyward Has Enterprise Scale UAV Solutions

Posted on December 17, 2018 by lidar

Skyward offers software solutions for managing fleets of UAVs in multiple countries around the world. Building on its strategy to drive innovation and adoption for IoT (Internet of Things) services in high-growth markets, Verizon purchased Skyward, a private company based in Portland, … Continue reading →

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FAA Reauthorization Act – What is Impact on UAS Industry?

Posted on November 28, 2018 by lidar

The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 is being hailed as a significant step forward by those in the UAS/UAV industry and by aviation law experts. From the article in UAS Magazine by Patrick C. Miller, October 10, 2018: The act—passed … Continue reading →

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3D Seminar – Earn CEU – Win VR Headset

Posted on July 18, 2016 by lidar

Technology has greatly changed the design and construction industry. The tools available to the project team to convey ideas, record existing conditions, and accurately install materials have changed the way we do business. This presentation will cover three of these … Continue reading →

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FAA Announces UAS Regs

Posted on June 21, 2016 by lidar

From the FAA press release, Today, the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the first operational rules (PDF) for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or “drones”), opening pathways towards fully integrating UAS into the … Continue reading →

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FAA to Announce UAS Rules

Posted on June 20, 2016 by lidar

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the FAA could release the long anticipated rules for UAS as early as tomorrow. This would allow UAS weighing roughly 50 pounds to fly at low altitudes only in daylight and within sight … Continue reading →

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UAS Product Lines Being Developed

Posted on April 25, 2016 by lidar

Maybe I missed these product developments in the overall din that surrounds the UAS industry, but in putting together the AUVSI XPONENTIAL conference preview I could not help but notice that Leica Geosystems and Topcon are both investing heavily in … Continue reading →

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Commercial Drones, But Just Barely

Posted on April 6, 2016 by lidar

If you are interested in the reality of flying a drone commercially and legally then this article by Mike Tully, CEO and President of Aerial Services is a must read. Mike looks at a number of the key issues involved … Continue reading →

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The Integrated 3D Site

Posted on March 16, 2016 by lidar

Thanks to Terry Bennett at Autodesk for this impressive video of what appears to be a very powerful, yet easy to use UAS that has been tightly integrated with Civil 3D and more. The UAS is the 3DR Solo with … Continue reading →

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