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Use of Drones in the Construction Industry

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  Once,  drone technology  seemed far-away and futuristic, devices used only by military personnel and professional Instagrammers. But now, as such technology becomes more accessible and affordable in the civilian market, you could probably walk down the street of any urban center in the U.S. and spot a building inspection drone buzzing around a city block. From advertisement to security to entertainment, these cost-efficient, camera-equipped fliers have proven useful across many  different industries . But there’s one industry in particular that seems to have been revolutionized by the use of drones: Construction. Drone use in construction  has boomed recently thanks to the all-encompassing aerial photography drones provide. Residential real estate developers, for instance, use aerial photographs taken by drones to track the building of subdivisions and homes. Real estate photographers use drones to capture gorgeous photographs of residential properties, which,...

5 Reasons Why Inspection Drones are the Future of Civil Infrastructure

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  When it comes to the maintenance and upkeep of critical infrastructure throughout the United States—i.e. roads, bridges, highways, rail lines, etc.—private and public agencies face huge workloads each day. Recent studies found over 54,000 bridges in need of repair across the U.S. alone. And the fact that there exist approximately 137,000 route miles of the rail network and 4,071,000 miles of roads across the country, all of which require consistent maintenance and upkeep, further highlights the importance of this work. But the emergence of drone technology has helped many Departments of Transportation (DOTs) tackle the ever-increasing demands of infrastructure maintenance. Here are five reasons why infrastructure inspection drones are the future of civil infrastructure .

2022 Alignment Improvements

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  Gather existing data faster and accurately, provide more informative information at a lower cost with civil infrastructure drones , HDS scanning, and Autodesk software.

6 Tips for Flying Your Drone In Winter

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  Flying a drone in the winter is a bit different from any other time of year. In some places, this means flying your drone in snow, in other places it just means cold weather drones are needed. However, there are steps that you can take no matter what the weather is like to improve your drone flying in winter. Here are six drone flying tips to help you manage a flying drone in winter.  1. Do Not Fly In Active Snow Avoid flying when it is actively snowing. While snowflakes are delicate, they can interfere with your drone. Whether your drone is moving at high speed or trying to hover, impacting snow can cause damage. In many cases, it can slow the rotation of the blades, which can  bring your drone down . To avoid problems, avoid areas where it is actively snowing.  2. Always Have a Clean Place to Land Your drone is not made to land in snow, mud, water, or ice. Before you take off, always have a clean place to land. This keeps your drone clean and also keeps it from b...

The Best Drone 2022

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  Drones are an important part of business operations across several industries. A wide range of capabilities, prices, and benefits leave many people wondering what is the best drone to buy. For anyone interested in dronology, finding the best drones in 2022 is worth the time and effort to get the best performance. Here is a look at the best drone in 2022.

The Best Way to Choose the Best 3D Scanner for Your 3D Printer

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  Your 3D printer can make amazing things, but its work is only as good as the 3D scanning device that you attach to it. 3D laser scanning lets you make copies of nearly any object. The quality of its scans determines how well you can build what you want. Here is the best way to choose the  best 3D scanner for your 3D printer . Start With Software Compatibility Whichever 3D scanning device you choose, it has to be able to share data with your 3D printer. Check the scanner that you want and the requirements for your 3D printer to see what software they need. Their software requirements must be compatible with each other.  Connecting Through a Computer In many cases, this means that they can use the same software program to import 3D scans and send them to the printer. If you use a computer to connect the two devices, then compatibility is easier. You just have to find a program that works with both devices. This tends to be easier on Windows computers beca...

4 Reasons Why Autodesk Build is the New Standard for Construction Teams

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  Autodesk Build is on its way to being the most used software solution for construction teams. Since its February 2021 launch, it is being used by thousands of construction teams, including some of the top teams around the world. It has the right combination of features while being easier to use and more powerful than other options. Here are four reasons why Autodesk Build is the new standard for construction teams .