Satellites Unlock Methane Detection
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Drones and satellites are being used to track methane leaks in the pursuit of lower methane emissions.
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FAA Issues Report on BVLOS Regulations
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The FAA’s rulemaking committee released its report on unmanned aerial drones and beyond visual line of site regulations.
Read MoreUtility Companies Move Toward Digitalization
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Digitalization is helping energy companies prioritize maintenance, conduct more efficient inspections, improve worker safety, and more with helicopters, drones, and satellites working together on the front lines of vegetation management.
Read MoreDrone Manufacturers Navigate NDAA and Blue sUAS
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The U.S. government has requirements in place for drone hardware and software that can be used by government agencies. Requirements and short lists are being hotly debated.
Advanced Aircraft Company To Develop Next-Generation Tactical UAS
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HAMR hybrid fuel-electric UAV to be developed for tactical ISR missions for the United States Air Force.
Read MoreNew 12-mile BVLOS Waiver Granted
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Censys Technologies and Soaring Eagle Technologies secured their third BVLOS waiver, which covers a 12-mile distance.
Read MoreDrones Help in Offshore Development and Operations
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Drones and robots are being used in new and old offshore energy assets for inspections, maintenance, and more.
Read MoreNew Commercial BVLOS 12-Mile Milestone
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It’s a new commercial BVLOS 12-Mile milestone – Censys Technologies and Soaring Eagle Technologies are awarded third BVLOS waiver.
AI in Oil and Gas
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Research is showing that oil and gas companies are investing in AI and ML for safety and efficiency throughout the O&G lifecycle.
Read MoreOptelos and Flyguys Partner to Enhance Nationwide Turnkey Drone Data Collection and Visual Asset Inspection Capability
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The partnership combines Flyguys nationwide network of drone data collection services with Optelos’ visual data management and analytics platform to create a complete turnkey asset inspection solution.
Read MoreDelek US Gains First BVLOS Approval for U.S. Refineries Using Percepto Drone and AI Solution
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Delek US gaining the first Beyond Visual Line of Sight approval from the FAA for US oil refineries. Percepto drones inspected the approved facilities in Tyler, Texas and El Dorado, Arkansas, and provided visual data management and analysis.
Read MoreDrones Help FirstEnergy Install New Shield Wires
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A drone pulled a pilot line on a transmission project, helping FirstEnergy install a replacement shield wire in rural Pennsylvania.
Read MoreDrones Used in Methane Detection
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Unmanned aerial drones are being used to detect methane leaks as companies work to reduce emissions.
Read MoreUtilities Double Down on Digitalization
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Electric utility companies are using AI, drones, robots, XR, and more to improve efficiency and safety while meeting increasing energy demands.
Read MoreGrowth of Oil and Gas Drilling Automation
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Oil and gas companies are further piloting, testing, and implementing digital and automated drilling technologies in the fields.
Read MoreRecap of the Energy Drone & Robotics Summit
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Read recaps and reviews of the 5th annual Energy Drone & Robots Summit, brought to you by InnovateEnergy.
Read MoreInspection Drones in the Steel Industry
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ArcelorMittal is using aerial drones for inspections, surveying, monitoring, and more to help keep employees safe and infrastructure up and running.
Read MoreDrone Sector Report Points Towards Utilities
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DroneAnalyst released its fifth annual sector report covering data analysis and trends in the drone industry. There are a lot of noteworthy insights, but one that stands out is: Utilities are leading the way in drone adoption and maturity.
Read MoreLNG Companies Launch Drones to Analyze Methane Release
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Natural gas producers and exporters are using drones to analyze methane gas that’s being released into the atmosphere.
Read MoreAutonomous Wind Turbine Inspection and Repair
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AI-based drones are changing wind turbine inspections by reducing inspection time and risk while producing more detailed data-based reports.
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