Inspect the Uninspected
Inspect the Uninspected Why drone inspections should be a part of your routine Many industries require regular maintenance inspections to identify problem areas and potential repairs. Some inspections are required by law in specific industries because the asset or...
LiDAR Terms you Need to Know
LiDAR Terms you Need to Know LiDAR systems have been around since the 60s and evolved rather slowly through the decades. In the mid-’90s, the first commercial use of LiDAR to create topographic maps paved the way for future mapping applications. What was once used...
FlyGuys Hires David Johnson to Lead Sales
FlyGuys Hires David Johnson to Lead Sales LAFAYETTE — FlyGuys Nationwide Drone Service, a full-scale nationwide drone service company aiming to improve efficiency across multiple industries, announced today that David Johnson has been selected to join the team as...
Rocking With Our New LiDAR Sensor
ROCKing With our new LiDAR Sensor We are excited to reveal our new relationship with ROCK Robotic. A few months ago, we were introduced to startup LiDAR company ROCK Robotic, which offers a complete aerial mapping solution. We happened to be on the prowl for a new...
FlyGuys Closes Out $4 Million Series A Round Investment
FlyGuys Closes Out $4 Million Series A Round Investment $4 Million investment in Lafayette-based start-up will create dozens of new jobs in the area Lafayette, LA: A group of Southern Louisiana individual investors, many of whom invested in Waitr, have closed out a $4...
When Do I Need LiDAR?
When do I Need LiDAR? LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is a remote sensing technology that measures the distance from a sensor to an object. A laser illuminates the target through light pulses which then return to the sensor, and the time it takes for the laser to...
LiDAR vs. Sonar: What’s the Difference?
LiDAR vs. Sonar: What's the Difference? Based on our conventional understanding, the difference between these two sensor technologies seems obvious: LiDAR is used for land, and sonar is used for water. But LiDAR can also be used in underwater applications, which begs...
5 Industry Use Cases for LiDAR
5 Industry Use Cases for LiDAR LiDAR (light detection and ranging) is a rangefinding method which uses a laser that detects objects in real space with high precision and accuracy. The LiDAR instrument consists of a laser, scanner, and GPS attached to a drone, plane,...
How to Choose the Right Drone Services Provider
How to Choose the Right Drone Services Provider You need drone services for your next project, but how do you find a reliable and reputable drone service provider? While there are some legal requirements and regulations specific to your industry to understand, these...