by Ricky Gonzalez | Apr 27, 2021
As the United States transitions to renewable energy, wind turbines are playing an increasingly prominent role in the U.S. electrical grid. As such, electricity providers need to make sure they’re using the latest technologies for wind turbine inspections....
by Ricky Gonzalez | Apr 15, 2021
by Akaki Kunchulia, Aviation Standards Specialist at Iris Automation Costa Rica hosts an extraordinary amount of biodiversity, with huge swaths of protected jungle along with volcanoes and coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific. Using a drone can be a perfect way to...
by Ricky Gonzalez | Apr 5, 2021
by Akaki Kunchulia We’ve all thought about quitting our jobs and traveling to Australia for weeks or months—with over 12,000 beaches along its expansive coastline, who wouldn’t? Exploring one of the most beautiful and diverse places on earth would be a fun experience....
by Ricky Gonzalez | Mar 30, 2021
When it comes to power transmission, electricity providers can’t leave anything to chance. This reality became abundantly clear following the 2021 power outage in Texas, which may result in more than $19 billion in damages—on par with Hurricane Harvey. In...
by Ricky Gonzalez | Mar 24, 2021
Electrical providers rely heavily on towers to provide safe and reliable service to regional customers. After all, towers are critical infrastructure and an essential part of electrical operations. But at the same time, towers are prone to mechanical issues and...
by Ricky Gonzalez | Mar 10, 2021
Updated (March 10th, 2021): New Part 107 Regulations 2021 brings a host of new requirements for both commercial and hobbyist UAS operators, the most important and hotly debated rulings mandate equipping Remote ID technology, and also allow for Operations Over People...
