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DJI Inspire 3 Review
In-depth review of the DJI Inspire 3 filmmaking drone. Learn about its key features, including the powerful X9-8K Air gimbal camera, and how the DJI Inspire 3 will empower aerial filmmaking workflows.
New Remote Drone Management And Live Streaming Platform For Public Safety
DroneControl™ FirstResponder is a new Peer-to-Peer encrypted live streaming and drone remote control software designed for the emergency services. Built for DJI Enterprise drones, stream real-time video and audio and take control of the drone and gimbal remotely using virtual joysticks.
BIM Vs Digital Twins For AEC And The Role Of Drones
· Tagged: Drone Survey
In-depth comparison between BIM and digital twins. Find out the differences between BIM and digital twins and how they can be used throughout the lifecycle of an AEC/infrastructure project, and how drones can collect real-time data to develop these digital assets.
Drone Mapping with Emlid Reach Receivers And RTK/PPK Modules
· Tagged: Emlid
How the Emlid Reach ecosystem can bolster drone surveying workflows. This includes using the receivers as a base station with an RTK-capable drone and deploying the RTK/PPK modules for precise UAV mapping with less ground control points.
Addressing Data Security Concerns with DJI Drones
A guide to data security on DJI's most advanced enterprise drones, which are bolstered with a robust suite of features to protect user data. This includes Network Security Mode to give users control over their data, AES-256 video transmission encryption, Cloud API, and SD Card AES Encryption.
Laser Rangefinder Drones: Benefits and Applications
Find out the benefits of using a laser rangefinder on DJI drones such as the M300 RTK, M30 Series, and DJI Dock drone-in-a-box. Deploy the laser rangefinder to measure the distance to a target and obtain precise GPS coordinates. This can benefit applications such as public safety, search and rescue, and inspection.
Drones Save Balfour Beatty VINCI £5m On HS2 Project
· Tagged: Drone Survey, Mavic 3 Enterprise
- Balfour Beatty VINCI will save £5m and improve safety by deploying drones during the construction of HS2 –Europe's largest infrastructure project. Upgrading to the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise has helped BBV cut drone surveys by more than 50%, compared to using the Phantom 4 RTK.
Drone In A Box For Agriculture
· Tagged: DJI Dock, Drone in a box
A drone in a box, like the DJI Dock, can benefit the agriculture sector. Conduct automated flights to collect real-time, on-demand data for crop monitoring, disease control, irrigation management, and security. A precision agriculture workflow increases productivity, sustainability, and profitability.
DJI Enterprise Drones: Firmware Updates
Firmware updates have been released for the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Series, DJI M30 Series, and DJI M300 RTK. Key features include POI for Mavic 3 Enterprise Series, Smart Low-Light Photo for M30 Series, and Zenmuse L1 calibration prompts during manual flights with the L1 and M300 RTK.
Drones, GDPR And Privacy
· Tagged: Drone Training
In-depth guide on drones, GDPR and privacy. Find out how you can implement a robust data protection strategy, allowing you to collect aerial data while adhering to GDPR and respecting people's privacy.
Firmware Update (v06.01.06.06) For DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Series
· Tagged: Mavic 3 Enterprise
DJI has released a firmware update for the Mavic 3 Enterprise Series. Benefit from a range of new and enhanced features and functionality, including upgrades to benefit drone surveying workflows, such as extended Real-time Terrain Follow capabilities and added Point of Interest mode.
GeoSLAM Updates Connect Software
· Tagged: GeoSLAM
GeoSLAM has updated its Connect LiDAR data processing software. GeoSLAM Connect 2.3 features improvements to the Stop and Go Georeferencing workflow, and new ways to automatically georeference a point cloud.
heliguy™ Receives UK's First DJI Dock
· 1 comment · Tagged: DJI Dock, Drone in a box
heliguy™ has conducted commission testing of the DJI Dock in the UK. heliguy™ will be exhibiting the Dock at upcoming shows and will be staging demonstration days. As a DJI Dock partner, heliguy™ will help organisations integrate it into their workflows.
Drone In A Box For Surveillance, Defence, And Perimeter Security
· Tagged: DJI Dock, Drone in a box
A drone in a box, like the DJI Dock, can benefit security, surveillance, and defence applications. Operate on-demand, cover large areas quickly, and conduct automated and persistent operations for real-time situational awareness and decision-making for enhanced incident response.
How Skippy Scout Drone App Benefits Precision Agriculture
· 1 comment · Tagged: Agriculture, Skippy Scout
Skippy Scout is an innovative and automated crop scouting app for DJI drones. Collect data 20x faster than traditional field walking and benefit from high-resolution leaf-level imagery and AI-generated insights to make real-time decisions to increase agricultural productivity and ROI.
Heliguy partners with Drone Ag to offer crop scouting app and DJI Agras drone spraying training
· Tagged: Agriculture, Skippy Scout
heliguy™ and Drone Ag partner to offer an end-to-end workflow for deploying drones for agriculture. The partnership includes the Skippy Scout platform for fast and accurate crop scouting and the delivery of a dedicated DJI Agras drone spraying course.
Drone in a box for the construction industry
· 1 comment · Tagged: DJI Dock, Drone in a box
A drone in a box, like the DJI Dock, can be a powerful solution for the construction industry and AEC sector. Conduct automated, round-the-clock missions to monitor site progress on-demand, feed real-time data into constantly evolving digital twins, and conduct perimeter security patrols.
Environment Agency Raises Drone Safety Standards With Ofqual Level 5 Award
· Tagged: Drone Training, Level 5 Training
Environment Agency drone pilot says TQUK Ofqual-regulated Level 5 UAS Operations Manager course is invaluable, as part of organisation's commitment to enhanced operating standards and flight safety. The course, delivered by heliguy™, helps UAS programmes with safety management systems, risk mitigation, and governance.
Drones for wind turbine inspection
· Tagged: Drone Inspection, Drone Survey, Surveying Drones
Drones are a safe, efficient, accurate, and cost-effective tool for wind turbine inspections. Find out how drones compare to traditional methods, how they benefit data capture, and which drones are best for inspecting windfarms.
Drones For Education: heliguy™ Helping UK Colleges Adopt Drone Technology
· Tagged: Drone Survey, Drone Training
UK colleges are increasingly incorporating drones into their curriculums –and are turning to heliguy™ for consultancy, supply, and training. Find out how Oldham College and Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) are introducing drones to help students working towards qualifications such as T Levels and HTQs.
