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Environmental Review for Drone Commerical Package Delivery panel at #FAADroneAAMSymposium is generating conversation and highlighting interest in Programmatic Environmental Assessments (PEA) as a way to expedite reviews and attract drone businesses to specific States or metropolitan areas. A few takeaways: -When conducting an environmental assessment, don’t assume all environmental effects are negative. Drone operations can also generate positive effects and benefits for communities. -As with myriad other aspects of drone and AAM integration, public-private partnership can help make environmental reviews more efficient. -There is a lot of stakeholder interest in a nationwide PEA

Spanish ship manufacturer Astilleros Gondan has embarked on the construction of the first-ever unmanned offshore inspection vessel for USV A/S, a pioneering Norwegian partnership at the forefront of this innovative field. Collaborating last year, DeepOcean, Solstad Offshore, and Østensjø Rederi initiated the development of a unique unmanned offshore vessel poised to transform subsea inspections in the North Sea. This groundbreaking vessel, measuring an impressive 78 feet in length and constructed from steel, features a covered rear deck and a hull design specifically optimized for stability in challenging weather conditions, as attested by project partner Solstad. Sporting a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system and an extended fuel capacity that allows for up to 30 days of continuous operation at sea, the vessel will be equipped with a work-class Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) capable of diving to depths of 1,500 meters - a remarkable capability for a vessel of its dimensions. Scheduled for deployment by 2025, the vessel will be controlled remotely from an onshore operations center, offering a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and safer alternative to traditional manned offshore operations. In a similar vein, Ocean Infinity, a leading competitor in the unmanned inspection and survey sector, is introducing "lean-crewed" vessels this year, albeit on a larger scale with dimensions reaching approximately 255 feet in length. This move signifies the changing landscape of unmanned maritime operations, highlighting the industry's shift towards advanced technology and automation in enhancing efficiency and safety at sea. #MarinerNews #Offshore #MaritimeIndustry #MaritimeUpdates #ShippingNews

Project Managers, if you are thinking about trying to cut down the budget by eliminating line items on your drone deliverables like topo / contour mapping, watch this first! It's always important to know exactly what you need and what data you are paying to be collected! Interesting in learning more about drone mapping? Check out our full article: Construction Drone Mapping: Overlaying Site Plans and As-Builts 👉 https://lnkd.in/gFfBQGEK #inspections #ProjectManagers #droneinspections 

Port of Amsterdam - Timelapse SAIL 2015 - Drone Addicts #MaritimeIndustry #Shipping #MarineTechnology #MaritimeInnovation #OceanTransportation #PortsAndTerminals #MarineEngineering #MaritimeLogistics #MaritimeTrade #NavalArchitecture #Seafarers #MaritimeSafety #Oceanography #MaritimeLaw #MarineEnvironment #MaritimeEducation #MaritimeHistory #Shipbuilding #PassionForTheSea

We utilize drone technology to efficiently map large farms, enhancing planning processes compared to traditional ground methods. Drones capture high-resolution images, swiftly covering extensive areas. These images undergo processing to create orthomosaic maps, offering detailed, accurate overviews of the entire farm. Leveraging digitization, we identify crucial features such as infrastructure, land topography and vegetation distribution, among others. This facilitates careful planning for irrigation systems, fertilization schedules and harvest logistics. The digitized orthomosaic maps generated through drone technology hold immense significance for farm management. These maps provide farm managers with detailed and accurate insights into various critical aspects of their operations, enabling them to make informed decisions swiftly. Take a look at some of the reasons as to why the digitized orthomosaic maps are of immediate importance to the farm managers: 1. Comprehensive Overview: The orthomosaic maps offer a holistic view of the entire farm, allowing farm managers to assess its current status comprehensively. They can easily identify areas of concern, potential bottlenecks or areas requiring immediate attention. 2. Precise Planning: By accurately depicting features such as infrastructure, land topography, and vegetation distribution, the digitized maps enable precise planning for various activities like irrigation, fertilization and harvesting. Managers can strategically allocate resources and optimize workflows based on this detailed information. 3. Timely Decision-Making: With rapid data acquisition and processing, farm managers can make timely decisions to address any issues or capitalize on opportunities. Whether it's adjusting irrigation schedules based on soil moisture levels or scheduling pest control measures based on vegetation health, timely decision-making is crucial for farm productivity and sustainability. 4. Resource Optimization: By leveraging the insights provided by the digitized orthomosaic maps, farm managers can optimize the use of resources such as water, fertilizers and labour. They can target specific areas that require intervention, minimizing wastage and maximizing efficiency. 5. Risk Mitigation: Identifying potential risks early on, such as areas prone to soil erosion or pest infestations, allows farm managers to implement preventive measures promptly. This proactive approach helps mitigate risks and minimize potential losses, contributing to the long-term sustainability of the farm. At Skymap Africa, we are ready to collaborate and harness the potential of this reliable technology to support your farm's success. Whether it's enhancing planning processes, optimizing resource utilization, or mitigating risks, our expertise in drone technology can help you achieve your farm management goals efficiently. Let's work together to unlock the full potential of drone technology.

🏗 🇨🇳 🇹🇼 On China’s ability to militarize offshore construction ships . 🔶️ New image of the curious flattop testing hull, together with the two other catamaran hulls supporting VTOL drones, at Jiangsu up on the Yangtze River. Unfortunately fairly low-res. Via "ACuriousPLAFan"/SDF. 🔶️ Anyone who says China can’t invade Taiwan because PLAN lacks amphibious ships or because the ports will be sabotaged or (enter reason) knows nothing about modern offshore construction. Why invade a port when you can bring your own? 🔶️ And China has other massive heavy lift crane ships that are capable of carrying large pier sections that could be used to build new ports or rebuild damaged ones in Taiwan. China is building the next generation of heavy lift ships

What a nice camera position, right ? A drone, an aircraft ? Nope. Only two giants passing port to port can produce views like this. Credit Ig: @maritimeuniverse #MaritimeIndustry #Shipping #MarineTechnology #MaritimeInnovation #OceanTransportation #PortsAndTerminals #MarineEngineering #MaritimeLogistics #MaritimeTrade #NavalArchitecture #Seafarers #MaritimeSafety #Oceanography #MaritimeLaw #MarineEnvironment #MaritimeEducation #MaritimeHistory #Shipbuilding #MaritimeEconomics #MaritimeSecurity #CruiseShipDepartures #ThrusterControl #MaritimeMastery #JourneyOfDiscovery #PassionForTheSea

🐟 xoceania 2.0 the idea of project xoceania was ORIGINIALLY to provide an underwater monitoring drone for marine infrastructure like ports, docks, and oil rigs. this is a good idea. but... it's not sustainable for the scale that we're operating at right now. ^ if you're a multi-billion dollar corporation that oversees oil rigs and docks, you're not going to mind paying an extra $20k for a professionally built drone. so if i'm not aiming to build a 'professional drone' what am i doing? i'm aiming for one that will help people that can't even hope of benefitting off of a professionally built drone. those people are mostly those in 2nd/3rd world nations. we take automation for granted so much in countries like America where we quite literally have a problem with how much food we're producing. but in countries like Vietnam and Indonesia... you aren't granted a meal everyday. so xoceania is shifting it's purpose to being a monitoring drone for aquaculture farmers in 2nd/3rd world nations!

Obtaining permissions to operate in FRZ or TOLA from private land: Take a moment to respond to ARPAS-UK's survey so we collect valuable and actionable insight!