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4 Ways Surveying Drones Will Improve in The Next Five Years
In just a few years, drone technology has gone from esoteric niche applications to mainstream use in a number of industries, and one of the applications that has proven ideal for drone use is surveying and mapping.Â
Team News: xCraft visits Xponential in Orlando, Florida
In April, xCraft Founder JD Claridge and xCraft Sales Lead Kenny Stone attended the 2022 AUVSI Xponential convention in Orlando, Florida. AUVSI (Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International) is a non-profit organization focused on the advancement of uncrewed vehicle systems, such as UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones) and robotics.Â
Faster, Safer, Better: Surveying and Inspecting With Mining Drones
Mining is dangerous, difficult work even in the best of situations. To be not only doable but profitable, it depends greatly on information, and in particular on understanding mining terrain and composition as it develops and changes, whether in open-pit or underground mining sites.Â
Tethered Drones For The Defense Industry
While tethered drones are a valuable asset in many industries, they shine brightest in the defense sector. UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones) have been used in the military and defense industry for years, but the technology used in xCraft's tethered UAVs...
Do You Need A License To Fly Commercial Drones?
Flying drones is an enjoyable recreational activity, but what if you have higher aspirations for your unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) use?
Although drones are commonly used in various industries such as defense and surveying, numerous other industries now recognize that drones can have important commercial applications.
All About Delivery Drones
As drone use becomes more mainstream for many non-military industrial uses from real estate to construction to security, the utility of using drones for shipping is readily apparent. Drones can ease or eliminate factors that make shipping costly and time-consuming. Consider the advantages of transitioning to a drone fleet over your current delivery model.
Commercial Drones: What Range Do You Need For Your Industry?
One of the standout differences between a recreational drone and commercial drones is range. Recreational drones may have a range of about 100 yards, but commercial ones can have a range of about 3-12 miles. The scope you require depends on your industry. The...
What Can Drones Do For Agriculture?
Drone technology is changing the way that a vast number of industries operate. One sector of the economy embracing drone technology in a big way is the agricultural field. Unmanned aerial vehicles have several applications that make farming more efficient and productive.
How Accurate Are Surveying Drones
The use of drones has revolutionized a number of industries, from geology and archaeology to mining and entertainment. Perhaps most of all, the field of land surveying has been massively influenced by this new technology, and the accuracy of UAV's for this use case...
xCraft Shows Panadrone at ICWE In Las Vegas
Last month, the xCraft Team was honored to participate in the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Founder JD Claridge and Sales Lead Kenny Stone packed up the Panadrone and its all-weather Nest to display at the show. Thanks to our...