Tag Archives: Maps and Surveys
Drone Inspections: HRSG Maintenance from a Bird’s Eye View
Battery powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones are finding applications in an increasing number of commercial industries and the power industry is no exception. Originally more commonly associated with military and recreational applications, drones have expanded their resume to … Continue reading
Duke: Drones Prove Affordable, Reliable for Wildlife Surveys
According to two Duke University studies, drones can be as effective as traditional methods for conducting wildlife population assessments. The studies used both unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and traditional aircraft to conduct population surveys of gray seals on remote islands … Continue reading
Walla Walla County debuts mapping drone
Walla Walla County now has an air force, albeit an unmanned one. A drone aircraft, or unmanned aerial vehicle, is now in the Public Works Department inventory. The black UAV was in the skies Friday morning performing an aerial survey … Continue reading
Northern Nevada mines adopting drone technology
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles at mines is taking off in northern Nevada as operators apply the technology to tasks such as surveying and inspections. The Federal Aviation Administration made way for the commercial use of drones, such as … Continue reading
