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National Grid Announces New Drone Inspection System in Partnership with Sees.Ai

British power provider National Grid has launched the world’s first centralized, autonomous aerial inspection capability for electricity infrastructure. This marks a major milestone in its digital journey and the UK’s energy transition. The deployment of sees.ai‘s technology, following a four-year innovation programme, marks the transition from R&D to business-as-usual operations. The system allows drones to […]

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Drone Insights from the Biggest Names in Energy and Telecom

UAS in Critical Infrastructure: Lessons from Industry Veterans at Commercial UAV Expo At the Commercial UAV Expo, held in Las Vegas from September 2 – 4, 2025, leaders from across energy, telecom, and utilities gathered to discuss how drones are reshaping critical infrastructure operations. A panel of long-time industry veterans shared their experiences with scaling […]

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From Data to Value: Unlocking ROI in Enterprise Drone Programs from the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo

Commercial UAV Expo returned to Las Vegas September 2–4, 2025, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and challenges in the uncrewed systems sector. The event featured a wide range of panels and keynote sessions designed to help operators, enterprises, and government agencies understand how to maximize the value of their drone […]

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Flyability Announces New Elios 3 Tether Power Unit

Swiss mapping drone developer Flyability recently announced their new Elios 3 Tether Power Unit, a new ground power system that delivers continuous power for uninterrupted inspections. The Tether Power Unit connects to a wall outlet, generator, or compatible portable power station, converting 100–240 V AC into high-voltage DC. Power is transmitted through a 50 m […]

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Drones Go Underground: Japan’s Toda Construction Uses UAVs to Inspect Tunnel Faces

AI-powered drone system reduces inspection time from 2 hours to 17 minutes, offering a safer, faster solution for subterranean infrastructure projects by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japanese UAS Industrial Development Association. Japanese firm Toda Construction Co. has developed an innovative new application for UAVs- not […]

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JOUAV Introduces Fixed + Mobile UAS Inspection System for Power Grids

Autonomous Drone Solution Enhances Efficiency and Coverage in Rugged Terrain JOUAV, a manufacturer of industrial unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has partnered with the Guangxi Power Supply Bureau to launch China’s first “Fixed + Mobile” UAS autonomous inspection system for power grid operations. This solution sets a new standard in power line inspections by improving efficiency […]

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Cyberhawk Receives FAA Waiver for Expanded U.S. Drone Operations

Nationwide BVLOS Waiver Enables More Efficient and Safer Inspections for Critical Infrastructure Cyberhawk has received a significant nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing the company to operate drones without the need for a visual observer. This waiver is set to expand Cyberhawk’s capabilities in drone-based inspection, […]

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Cyberhawk Achieves 55 Percent Revenue Growth in FY 2024

Strong Performance Driven by Regional Expansion and Product Innovation Cyberhawk™, a leader in drone inspection services and visual data management, announced a 55 percent revenue growth for fiscal year 2024, ending March 31. The company’s total revenue reached $28.7 million. Regional Growth and Diverse Product Offerings Cyberhawk’s growth spanned key regions, including the U.K., U.S., […]

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Skyfront Launches Water-Cooled Perimeter 8+ WC for Reliable Drone Operations in Extreme Heat

Designed for desert conditions, the Perimeter 8+ WC boasts heat-resistant avionics and the ability to carry heavy payloads in temperatures up to 113°F, making it ideal for government and commercial applications Skyfront, a drone developer focused on long-distance endurance applications in difficult operating environments, recently announced their new water-cooled Perimeter 8+ WC. Designed for desert […]

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Flyability Shows Off Elios 3 Ultrasonic Thickness Payload at Posidonia 2024

Flyability and ABS to attend Posidonia 2024 with UT drone Flyability, the market leader for confined space drone inspections, announced today its presence at Posidonia 2024. Flyability will attend the tradeshow in partnership with classification society ABS, who will be at booth 3.101. Posidonia is one of the biggest shipping events of the year – […]

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