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Utilities can save millions with this drone water sampling system

Ishveena Singh - Jun. 25th 2021 1:34 am PT @IshveenaSingh

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Every year, New York City spends over $1.4 million to collect water quality samples. But now, a new drone-based solution can help NYC, and over 50,000 other water utilities in the United States, to slash their water sampling costs by up to 90%, and sample collection time by 75%.

Drone catches algal bloom off Florida coast before Memorial Day weekend

Ishveena Singh - May. 28th 2021 10:44 am PT @IshveenaSingh

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Millions of Americans are looking forward to venturing outdoors and celebrating pre-pandemic style this Memorial Day weekend. But beachgoers in Florida’s Tampa Bay area may need to be cautious and mindful, and not just because 50% of American adults are yet to be fully vaccinated against COVID.

Singapore wants drones to watch over its water reservoirs

Ishveena Singh - May. 27th 2021 11:42 am PT @IshveenaSingh

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Singapore’s national water agency, PUB, has figured out that it can save about 5,000 manhours every year by deploying drones to conduct monitoring activities at six water reservoirs spread across the nation.

Man wades through water to recover DJI Mavic Pro from an Alaskan river. Will the drone ever fly again? [video]

Haye Kesteloo - Jun. 22nd 2018 2:53 pm PT

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A man, by the name of Ben, was trying to shoot some footage of an Alaskan river filled with Salmon, but unfortunately, he crashes his DJI Mavic Pro drone into the river. Ben is able to recover the drone after it had been submerged in the fast-flowing water for a few minutes. All of the video footage, except the last clip when he crashed the drone, is saved. However, the most important question is, will the drone ever fly again after having been fully submerged in the water?