The Property Drone Consortium announced a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T).
Tremco Roofing & Building Maintenance announced its SkyBEAM unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) completed the first Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved nighttime commercial flight, to inspect rooftops at a southern Ohio business.
As predicted by many industry experts in and around the roofing industry, 2016 is indeed proving to be a significant time in the development of drone use for commercial purposes.
. While our attention is seldom far from safety, this month’s issue of Roofing Contractor highlights safety, so I want to get things started with a few words on the topic.
During a special panel discussion at the 2015 Best of Success seminar, experts in the use and development of drones for commercial purposes kept most roofing contractors on the edge of their seats while discussing the fledgling technology.