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Anglian Water flies drones to find costly underground pipeline leaks

Bruce Crumley - Oct. 17th 2022 3:08 am PT @BDroneDJ

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In response to the summer’s record heat waves amid an enduring period of drought, UK utility Anglian Water moved to ramp up its use of drones to spot pipeline leaks faster – an effort that has already spared the company and its customers countless gallons of expensive wasted seepage.

DroneBase adds piloted aircraft to drone solar power surveys

Bruce Crumley - Jan. 17th 2022 2:11 am PT @BDroneDJ

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Santa Monica-based aerial imaging and data processing specialist DroneBase is strengthening its services to solar energy clients with piloted airplane surveys to provide annual audits of infrastructure supplementing the company’s routine drone inspections.

Drones, thermal sensors provide precise UK grey seal census

Bruce Crumley - Nov. 16th 2021 8:29 am PT @BDroneDJ

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Drones equipped with thermal sensors are being deployed in one of the UK’s largest-ever surveys of Atlantic grey seal pups as a less intrusive, faster, and cheaper alternative to manual counting.

Warren, MN, uses drones, thermal sensors to map its heat-leaking homes

Bruce Crumley - Oct. 27th 2021 8:37 am PT @BDroneDJ

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Enterprising officials from the Minnesota town of Warren are using drones equipped with thermal sensors to gauge heat seepage from local buildings and houses as part of a public service to help homeowners cut spending on energy.

Drones locating fresh water sources on drought-prone Easter Island

Bruce Crumley - Aug. 12th 2021 4:54 am PT @BDroneDJ

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Visitors to Easter Island have described an almost magical vibe emanating amid the mysterious, ocean-facing maoi statues erected by its original inhabitants. But located as it is about 2,000 miles from either Tahiti or Chile, it’s also a land of hardship – especially during recurring droughts. Now drones are seeking to alleviate that aridity by searching for fresh water sources.