Diary
Tethered drones – and why you might need one
Tethered drones? Why would you need a drone that pretty much stays in one place all the time? You’d be surprised how useful that can be…! Think about flight time, for instance. A typical drone flight will last between 20 and 40 minutes before the battery runs out. A tethered drone can draw power from …
War and peace – with drone swarms
Drone swarms? Think of multiple drones operating like a swarm of insects – working together to achieve a purpose. Much as a swarm of bees works together for the benefit of the hive. They could be pre-programmed to fly in a particular formation – for example, to create the shape of the five Olympic rings. …
Drones for Christmas?
For some of us, Christmas seems to be getting easier. You can sit with your laptop in front of the fire, picking out exactly the right presents for your friends and family. Knowing they’ll be gift-wrapped and labelled for you. And knowing they’ll be delivered for you. But with everyone (or almost everyone) taking the …
Drones – the future is… amazing!
Ever wondered what the future holds – and what the next generation of drones might look like? Wonder no more, because it’s already here. Giant drones. Miniature drones. Micro-miniature mechanical engineering. And ideas that may both delight and disturb you. Thinking big… Imagine using your smartphone to call for a taxi at your nearest pickup …
Drones for farming – so much more than mapping…
In an earlier post we saw how drones can be used to create detailed maps. They can even achieve 3D rendering of buildings in a landscape. But with the right hardware – and, of course, the right software – they can do much, much more. Especially for farming businesses. An aerial view of a field …
Drone mapping – taking aerial surveys to the next level
Drone mapping? Yes, of course drones can capture high-quality images from the air, but – mapping…? Yes, it’s available. Yes, it’s accurate. And yes, it’s cost-effective. Provided, of course, that your drone pilot has the right equipment, the right software, and the right skill set. Because even the best pilot can’t achieve the accuracy that …
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Case study: Readie Construction
In 2017 Jaynic began work on Suffolk Park, a major new business park on the A14 corridor south of Bury St Edmunds. In May 2018 Readie Construction won the contract to erect two large warehousing and distribution buildings, covering 146,573 sq ft and 205,829 sq ft respectively, which they completed by the following November. The …
Choose drones that are right for the job…
You’ve seen what’s in the hangar – but how do you choose drones that are right for the job? Why are there so many different types? And what’s the benefit to you? Looking for best in class cinematography? If you need movie-grade video and ultra-high-resolution images then my drones of choice are the Inspire 1 …
Case study: Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
In 2017 Suffolk Chamber of Commerce launched a campaign to promote improvements to the A14 trunk road. They called it ‘No More A14 Delays in Suffolk’. In partnership with Suffolk County Council and others, they were looking for investment in the next round of the Government’s Road Investment Strategy (RIS2). This strategy covers the period …
Drones – keeping it legal, with permission
In early 2019 drones, flying without permission, allegedly shut down the two largest airports in the UK – Heathrow and Gatwick. The incidents disrupted journeys for thousands of travellers. There’s still some doubt about whether there really was a drone at Gatwick and the Heathrow incident actually involved a model plane. But as a result, …