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XTEND – the developer of XOS, a human-guided autonomous operating system, has acquired Performance Rotors, the Singapore-based drone inspection specialists, in a move that will boost XTEND’s ability to offer human-guided, remote interactive operations in a range of inspection scenarios, and grow its global business. Continue reading
TEKEVER, a European manufacturer of advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), has signed a contract with Phoenix Heli-Flight, a Canadian helicopter charter company, to assist in the monitoring and assessment of critical oil and gas infrastructure. Continue reading
French Aircraft storage, maintenance, and recycling firm TARMAC Aerosave, and Donecle, a manufacturer of drones specifically for aviation maintenance purposes, have signed an agreement to develop automated aircraft inspections. Continue reading
As evidence mounts that gas drilling and sewer systems leak far more greenhouse gases than previously believed, a team of Princeton ECE researchers has developed a method to pinpoint leaks both big and small for speedy repair.
IBM Research is working with the Canton of Zurich, drone company Pixmap, and Dubendorf Air Base to detect defects in runways with AI before major problems occur. Continue reading
The UK’s Royal Air Force has begun a technical evaluation of using a drone to support aircraft engineering tasks. Continue reading
