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Transforming Mineral Exploration: Breakthroughs in Drone-Based Hyperspectral Imaging

In a groundbreaking development for the mining industry, researchers at North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) and the Center to Advance the Science of Exploration to Reclamation in Mining...Read More
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Aerial NDT Inspections Increase Asset Uptime For the Energy Industry

The use of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) for non-destructive testing (NDT) holds great promise for industrial inspections, particularly in the energy sector. Just ask partners Laurent Zimmerli, VP Customer Experience...Read More
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Defense Innovation: Palmer Luckey on Modernizing Military Technology

Recent conflicts have taught us that the changing landscape of national defense requires us to innovate more rapidly to keep pace with our adversaries. Change-makers are needed at every level...Read More
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CSU Drone Center: Elevating Drone Education and Research to New Heights

The Colorado State University (CSU) Drone Center assists researchers, industry partners, public safety professionals and a wide range of students with cutting-edge UAV research, education and support services. As a...Read More

Unlocking Subsurface Insights: Autonomous Drone Mapping Techniques for Buried Metal Detection and Geology 

In the world of geophysics and remote sensing, mapping autonomously using drones is emerging as the go-to technology for detecting buried metal objects, exploring for the presence of extractable resources...Read More
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Advanced Air Mobility: Industry and Regulator Perspectives on Future Transformative Flight

The aviation industry stands at the cusp of a transformative era with the advent of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). This groundbreaking sector promises to reshape urban transportation, logistics and various...Read More
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Black Swift Technologies: Pioneering UAS Applications for Extreme Weather

Black Swift Technologies (BST) has developed unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for cutting-edge research applications in the geosciences. Founded in 2011 by Dr. Jack Elston and Dr. Maciej Stachura, BST has...Read More
Electra

Electra Aero’s eSTOL Aircraft: Revolutionizing Aviation with Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing Technology

Electra Aero’s ultra short takeoff and landing (USTOL) aircraft aims to transform regional air mobility (RAM) with its groundbreaking approach. By combining hybrid-electric propulsion and innovative aerodynamics, this new category...Read More
Eversource Energy

How to Scale Up Drone Operations for Enterprise

Eversource Energy, a Fortune 500 energy company with over 9000 employees that provides  electric, natural gas and water services to more than four million customers in the New England area,...Read More
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Drones and AI Analytics Electrify Grid Modernization

Energy infrastructure demands constant attention. As one example, energy companies face significant challenges in maintaining polymer insulators, critical components used to insulate and support high-voltage power lines. Kaitlyn Albertoli, CEO...Read More