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Teledyne FLIR Launch TZ20-R Radiometric Thermal Drone Camera
· Tagged: FLIR Vue, Thermal cameras
- Teledyne FLIR has unveiled the Vue TZ20-R camera –a high-resolution radiometric thermal camera with up to 20 times digital zoom. It is purpose-built for the DJI M300 RTK and Matrice 200 Series V2 drones.
DJI Osmo Mobile 5 Vs DJI Osmo Mobile 4
· 2 comments · Tagged: OM4, OM5, Osmo Mobile 4, Osmo Mobile 5
DJI has released the OM 5 smartphone gimbal, ideal for vloggers and content creators on the go. It is the latest in the DJI Osmo Series, so how does it compare to its predecessor, the OM 4? Find out in this comparison article.
Drones For Stockpile Measurements
· Tagged: Drones for Construction
Drones enable quicker, safer and easier stockpile management, compared to traditional methods. This in-depth guide explains how drones can be used to collect accurate photogrammetry and LiDAR data and how processing software can be used to build maps and models to enable stockpile volume calculations.
LiDAR vs Photogrammetry For Drone Surveys
· 1 comment · Tagged: Case Studies, GeoSLAM, Surveying Drones
In-depth comparison between drone LiDAR and drone photogrammetry: Which is best, pros and cons, and how the DJI Zenmuse L1 and P1 have revolutionised aerial surveying.
heliguy™ Drone Operations Manual Meets Highest Industry Standards
· Tagged: Drone Training
- heliguy™ Operations Manual framework judged to meet the highest drone industry standards. IQ Verify has endorsed it against the requirements of BS ISO 21384-3: 2019 –a robust UAS safety and quality standard. This will benefit heliguy™ GVC and PfCO to GVC candidates, and Operations Manual renewals.
London Fire Brigade Drone Mapping With Esri ArcGIS
· 1 comment · Tagged: Drone mapping, Surveying Drones
Drone mapping and GIS is a powerful solution for public safety. Find out how London Fire Brigade plans to use Esri ArcGIS for enhanced incident response.
Congested Area OSC Enabled Lloyd's of London Drone Inspection
· Tagged: OSC
How heliguy™ client, The Virtulab, used an Operating Safety Case (OSC) to conduct a drone inspection of the Lloyd's building in a congested area of London. heliguy™ has an OSC consultancy service to help prepare submissions to the CAA.
PD Ports Launches Drone Programme With Heliguy
· Tagged: Commercial Drones
PD Ports has invested in DJI drones to optimise industry operations and reduce risk. The team has benefitted from industry-specific onsite training, as part of the heliguy™ Drone Assistive Programme.
Drone Industry To Grow To '£29.8bn By 2026'
· Tagged: Commercial Drones, DJI Drones
The drone market will grow by 9.4% over the next five years to become a £29.8 billion industry by 2026, according to a new report. The study shows the energy industry has the highest adoption rates, while mapping and surveying will remain the top application of drones.
Ground Sample Distance And How It Impacts Drone Surveys
· Tagged: Surveying Drones
A guide to GSD for drone surveying: What it is, why it is important, how it can impact the quality of your maps, and why flight altitude and a good quality camera matter.
heliguy™ Expands Drone Training Team With Former Royal Navy Pilot
· Tagged: Drone Training
- heliguy™ has further expanded its drone training team with the addition of Martin Young –a former Royal Navy helicopter pilot and commercial drone operator who has logged in excess of 500 flight hours with rotary and fixed-wing aircraft.
Industrial Coating Inspection Company Using DJI M300 RTK
· Tagged: Matrice 300
- Europe’s largest coating inspection company launches drone inspection service –spearheaded by the DJI M300 RTK –to save money, increase safety and boost efficiency across sectors such as oil and gas, construction, renewables, marine, industrial and infrastructure.
Transform Drone Surveying Workflows With The DJI P1
Guide to how the DJI Zenmuse P1 photogrammetry camera and DJI M300 RTK transform drone surveying workflows, including efficiency gains, high-resolution imagery for sharp and detailed maps and models, and GCP-free mapping.
Free Terrasolid Licence For DJI Drone LiDAR Data
· Tagged: L1
Terrasolid UAV for DJI L1 is a bespoke software package to simplify LiDAR data processing. The licence is currently free. Use with DJI Terra and turn raw point clouds into usable data and conduct in-depth analysis.
The heliguy™ Drone Assistive Programme
· Tagged: Drone Training
The heliguy™ Drone Assistive Programme empowers in-house commercial drone programmes and bridges capability gaps to ensure pilots have the confidence and competency to conduct complex, industry-specific missions.
Digital Twins, GIS And 3D Augmented Reality
· Tagged: DJI Drones, Surveying Drones
A guide to digital twins: What they are, how they drive business outcomes, why drones have a key role to play, and how AR can evolve the digital twin ecosystem.
DJI Universal Edition Drones For International UAS Operations
· Tagged: DJI Drones
DJI Universal Edition drones are perfect for multinational organisations and drone service providers, enabling seamless operations across different countries. After understanding its location, the drone adjusts itself to be compliant with the local regulatory limits.
Keltbray Doubles Efficiency Using Drones for Powerline Inspections
· Tagged: Drone Inspection, M300 RTK, Matrice 300
- Keltbray is using DJI drones to transform powerline inspections –doubling efficiency, cutting carbon emissions by almost 50%, and conducting drone mapping to create highly-accurate and detailed models and point clouds.
Interview with heliguy™ Fixed-Wing Drone Pilot and Training Instructor
· Tagged: Drone Training
Meet heliguy™ instructor Mark Blaney, who has 13 years of experience in the drone industry. A fixed-wing drone specialist and instructor, Mark has deployed UAS in Afghanistan for the British Army, utilised drones for mine clearance in Kosovo, and has 1,500+ flight hours.
Police Drone Saves Missing Pensioner
· Tagged: Drones for Police, Matrice 300
Watch the amazing moment that the North Wales Police drone finds a missing pensioner. The family of Roy Giblin, 82, has said that 'he didn't stand a chance' without the assistance of the DJI M300 RTK and H20T camera.
