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Talking Drone Training & senseFly’s e-Learning Platform with Andrea Blindenbacher

With the launch of senseFly’s new e-learning platform and dedicated Certified senseFly Operator Program, Waypoint recently sat down with senseFly Global Head of Training Andrea Blindenbacher to learn more about how the new platform and certification course works, where to access it and how senseFly users (and even non-users) can benefit from the various self-guided tutorials...

14/01/2021

Expand Your Surveying World

Land departments now accept drone data for cadastre. More GIS users employ drone data in place of satellite imagery. Frequent quarry surveys are now possible, golf course modeling is common, and the list goes on. As operators around the world are learning, a drone not only complements existing survey...

06/01/2021

Advanced Drone Operations: 3 Need to Know Benefits for Commercial Pilots

The term ‘advanced drone operations’ may not yet be widely used, but these operations have the potential to bring real, significant commercial value to a wide range of sectors – from agriculture and construction to mining and energy. With unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) becoming increasingly accessible for today’s commercial...

11/11/2020

3 Reasons Surveyors Should Add Fixed-Wing Drones to Their Toolbox

As a professional surveyor, the equipment you take to the field is just as important as the data you bring back to the office. But how you collect can also make a huge difference in efficiency and data quality. That’s why thousands of surveyors have turned to fixed-wing drones...

04/11/2020

Advanced Drone Operations: Overcoming the Barriers to Implementation

Why are more companies not implementing advanced drone operations into their workflows? The approvals process can be challenging to navigate but the benefits make it worthwhile in the long-term.

29/10/2020

Fixed-Wing Drones Elevate Mine Safety and Survey Standards

Safety is always the number one priority among contract engineers in open-pit mining. And when it comes to surveying and data accuracy, you simply can’t afford to cut corners or disrupt operations to gain accessibility.  Traditional topographic methods, used in the monitoring of pit wall surfaces, requires time and comes with a high risk...

14/10/2020

New EU Drone Regulations Explained

With new European drone regulations starting January 1, 2021, it’s critical drone operators across Europe understand how the new rules may impact their operations.

01/10/2020

Drone Mapping Italy’s Morandi Bridge Collapse

When it comes to effective emergency and disaster response, drones (also referred to as UAV or RPAS) are an effective way to capture geo-accurate mapping data. By using fixed-wing drones, such as the senseFly eBee X, professionals on the ground can remotely launch and collect the data they need...

03/09/2020

Why the Enterprise Market Needs Drone Technology

The adoption of drone technology continues to grow across all markets and enterprise organizations are no exception. Waypoint recently sat down with senseFly’s Head of Enterprise Business Solutions, Matteo Triacca, to understand more about this evolving market. He explains how his experience with drones and his international business background has been...

16/07/2020

Fixed-Wing Drone Aids Emergency Response in Florida Wildfire

Earlier this month, the Mussett Bayou fire was just one of more than 70 wildfires burning across the state of Florida. A period of drought, high winds and low humidity fueled it to burn nearly 350 acres of wildlands, damage 59 structures and destroy 34 homes. With the help...

01/06/2020

Talking Drone Operations and Safety with senseFly’s Global Training Manager

For half a decade, Andrea Blindenbacher has been training individuals and companies on how to best utilize senseFly’s drone technology. As Global Head of Training, she has developed online training courses to teach operators what they need to know while flying an eBee. Recently, Waypoint sat down with Andrea...

28/05/2020

Are Mapping Drones the Answer to Sustainable Agriculture?

The modern farming industry faces many challenges. Increasing demands in food production and consumption mean the world supply is reaching new heights, despite consistently low commodity prices. The advent of conscientious shopping has also emphasized the need for farmers and agronomists to improve product traceability while trying to reduce...

05/05/2020

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