Massachusetts has been a launching pad for a diverse set of drone startups. The state’s technology-centered economy and second-to-none higher education system have led the Bay State to become an early leader in drone industry startups. Hydroswarm When China temporarily seized an American underwater drone in the South China Sea in December 2016, much of the public was surprised …
The term “drone” usually brings to mind military use or the neighborhood kid’s new toy. However, individuals and large organizations are finding drone technology to be a useful tool. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) predicts by 2020, there will be seven million drones flying over the United States. Currently, the FAA estimates there are 1.5 hobbyist drones flying around and …
Competition in the construction industry is fierce. Business Information Modeling (BIM) software has been around for a while, but savvy engineers, architects and contractors are now discovering the power of combining BIM with drone technology to get a leg up. BIM uses a wealth of data gathered in various ways to accurately create a 3D model of a project, significantly …
In case you haven’t looked around lately, we are living in the future. We have self-driving cars, video-chat devices that fit in our back pockets, as well as robots that vacuum our floors and mow our lawns. We are, in a way, living lives that look like something out of a 1950s science fiction magazine. One of the innovations with …
In just a couple of years, the combination of small UAVs and advanced surveying software has brought about a true paradigm shift in the world of surveyors and civil engineers. Drones are no longer simply being used by marketing departments seeking picturesque aerial photography; today, drone technology is put to a wide range of other valuable processes, such as creating …
Florida is well-known for its 1,800 miles of coastline, hundreds of freshwater springs, delicious citrus and, of course, Disney World. However, the state is adding a new designation. A recent study found that Florida is tied for the highest number of commercial drone applications in the U.S., just behind California. Florida’s standing is impressive since it has about half the …
So buying a drone for your child seemed like a great idea a month ago, right? Since then, the shiny new toy has become a nuisance requiring constant supervision. I get it. We’ve put together some creative activities to help mom’s make the most of that time by turning the crashing and playing into a truly educational experience. Drones are …
CBRE kicked off 2017 with a continuation of its recent acquisition-based growth strategy. The company announced yesterday that it has acquired, Floored, Inc., a provider of technology that allows users to create layouts and test-fits for properties, create interactive 3D tours, and experience virtually-created properties. This acquisition is the latest in a series of acquisitions by the Real Estate Brokerage …
hink about the last time you were on an airplane coming home after a long trip. You’ve begun your descent. A bell-tone sounds from the PA system and you’ve been instructed to fasten your seatbelt and return your seat and tray table to an upright position. You look around. What are the passengers around you doing? Some are gathering their …
