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The Many Uses of LiDAR

  There are many uses of LiDAR technology, a type of laser sensor. The uses include military applications, archaeology, mining, chemistry, and even autonomous vehicles. Some of these are discussed in this article. Autonomous vehicles LiDAR is a technology used in self-driving vehicles. It can help self-driving cars make safe judgments and avoid crashes. It is also used for situational awareness. LiDAR is a technology that scans a vehicle's surroundings and determines the distance between objects. The data is then used to create a 3D map of the environment. This helps the car avoid roadblocks and other obstacles. For self-driving vehicles to work, they must have a high-definition map that is updated in real-time. The information is fed to the onboard computer. The onboard computer translates the rapidly updating point cloud into an animated 3D representation. Autonomous vehicles use an array of sensors to determine their location, detect objects and measure their speed. These sensor...

How Are Commercial Drones Used in the Oil and Gas Industry?

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  The oil and gas industry has come to rely on commercial drones for inspection and data-gathering purposes in recent years. As early as 2014, the petroleum company BP received FAA authorization to use commercial drones to monitor its facilities. Since then, the number of drones, pilots, and services that cater to these industries have grown exponentially. Durable professional drone designs that are equipped with the latest high-definition and advanced thermal cameras, as well as specialized sensors, can be useful for a wide variety of oil and gas applications.  Drones have already been used to perform pipeline inspections over large areas including terrain that previously required the use of manned helicopters. Inspections at on- and off-shore operations have historically required costly shutdowns as well as the use of risky rope access and scaffolding methods that put workers at risk. Inspections can be completed in a manner that is more cost-effective, productive, quick, ...

Cool Ways To Utilize Drones for Commercial Use

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 You have probably read a recent news story discussing how a big company is taking advantage of a commercial drone. Drones for commercial use is a concept that is growing rapidly. The technology for drones continues to increase while the overall costs decrease, making them ideal for a variety of industries. Learning more about the uses can help businesses to determine if drones are ideal for them. Aerial Videography and Photography Getting the perfect view for videos and photos is no easy task, but it is simpler with a drone. The people taking the video or photo have full control over the drone, ensuring that they get the exact shot they are looking for. This is obviously ideal for industries such as photography and cinematography. However, other businesses are also taking advantage of the technology to get the perfect shot, including real estate companies and marketing businesses. With a drone, it is easier to get shots of a location from a variety of angles, including above, tech...