Tag Archives: Inspection
Best practice guide announced for engineers using drones
Construction research group CIRIA is set to publish the first best practice guide on the use of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the construction and civil engineering sectors. The use of drones in construction and civil projects has … Continue reading
City to monitor flooding with drones
Residents of neighborhoods in Grand Forks at risk of flooding should not be alarmed by a drone flying above them and the Red River, according to a recent announcement from local officials. Grand Forks will fly unmanned aerial vehicles in … Continue reading
Drone images can accurately find, count citrus trees
By using drone technology, Florida citrus growers can find out how many trees live in their groves and, eventually, they may detect the health status of the citrus plants, a new University of Florida study shows. Imaging from unmanned aerial … Continue reading
Drones change the way advocates protect the environment
Riverkeepers, researchers and volunteer monitors have long kept an eye on water quality from the ground and from the river. But, with the help of technology that’s suddenly far more accessible, they’re taking to the skies, too. Unmanned aerial vehicles, … Continue reading