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Tue Dec 10 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

2019 DroneDeploy Conference Highlight Video

Check out the highlight video from this year's DroneDeploy Conference.

Energy / Utilities - Tue Nov 19 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

California Resources Corporation Customer Success Story

CRC saved $205k by improving inspections and communication with DroneDeploy.

Fri Jan 17 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Team Rubicon Partners with DroneDeploy.org to Provide Disaster Relief

At DroneDeploy Conference 2019, Rich Adams, veteran & Team Rubicon volunteer, discusses the impact of aerial…

Construction - Fri Jan 17 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

How Construction Companies Are Using Drones to Help Build Stadiums

As technology advances, more and more construction companies are turning to drones to assist in their operat…

Agriculture - Fri Jan 17 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

How Drones Can Help you Plan for the Growing Season

Optimize your farming operation with tools built for agriculture.

Thu Jan 09 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

New Year, New Resolution: How to Get an FAA Part 107 License

As the drone industry continues to grow, more and more businesses are realizing the benefits of Part 107 pil…

Wed Dec 18 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Looking Back While Forging Ahead

A letter from DroneDeploy's founders at 2019's year end.

Fri Dec 06 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Why is Manual Flight Important?

DroneDeploy's Manual Flight enables custom control of your drone, providing greater insights and deeper anal…

Tue Nov 19 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

How to Perform Thermal Inspections in DroneDeploy

Customers across a variety of industries are finding success using DroneDeploy’s thermal inspection workflow…

Tue Nov 19 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Five Sessions You Absolutely Have to Attend at Autodesk University

Autodesk University kicks off this week and DroneDeploy takes a look at five sessions you shouldn't miss.

Thu Nov 14 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Our Next Chapter: How This Latest Investment Will Help Best Serve Our Customers

Proud to partner with Bessemer Venture Partners in a new round totaling $35 million.

Drone Education & How To - Thu Nov 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

How to Perform Inspections Using DroneDeploy

Check out the best ways to perform on-site inspections using DroneDeploy.

Sat Oct 26 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Sights & Sounds: Recapping DroneDeploy Conference 2019

A quick overview of the 4th annual DroneDeploy Conference.

Fri Oct 25 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Introducing DroneDeploy's Aerial Segmentation Benchmark

We are partnering with Weights & Biases to release the DroneDeploy Segmentation Benchmark challenge.

Thu Oct 17 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Fall 2019 Product Release Wrap-Up

DroneDeploy has established itself as the complete enterprise solution.

Construction - Wed Oct 09 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Save Money and Increase Transparency with DroneDeploy and Procore

Stiles Construction leveraged DroneDeploy and Procore to save analysis time and costs on each project.

Flight - Wed Oct 02 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

DroneDeploy + Skydio

The next generation of autonomous flight is here.

Tue Oct 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

5 More Panels You Need to Experience at DroneDeploy Conference 2019

Back by popular demand, here's another sneak peek into what to expect at DDC19.

Solar - Thu Sep 26 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

It’s Time To Rethink Your Business: Incorporating Drones Into Your Solar Energy Operations

Solar companies are realizing the benefits drones are bringing to their operations .

Tue Sep 24 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

5 Panels You Absolutely Have to Experience at DroneDeploy Conference 2019

Here's a sneak peek of five panels happening at DDC 2019.

Construction - Thu Sep 12 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

3 Reasons Why You Need Drones in Your Daily Construction Operations

Companies are experiencing the benefits of using DroneDeploy during all phases of the construction process.

Construction - Sat Aug 24 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

How Drones Enhance Improvisation in Construction

By using DroneDeploy on their job sites, construction companies are able pivot faster, avoiding costly overr…

Surveying - Fri Aug 23 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Drone Mapping For Impoverished Communities

A joint effort between DroneDeploy and Techo has benefited thousands in Brazil's poorer neighborhoods.

Energy / Utilities - Wed Aug 21 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

The Power of Drones After Flight

Oil & Gas companies are learning the true benefits of drones are realized post-flight.

Construction - Wed Aug 14 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Finding Success Using Drones in Construction

By using drones and DroneDeploy, Rogers-O'Brien saved time, increased efficiency, and avoided costly budget …

Agriculture - Thu Aug 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Alleviating Farming Challenges with Drone Data

One of the largest independent agricultural cooperatives in Illinois helped growers improve farming conditio…

Fri Jul 19 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

3 New DroneDeploy Features Enabling Farms to Grow with Confidence

Our recent product launch is just the beginning of things to come for agriculture.

Agriculture - Wed Jul 17 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

How Drone Data Is Advancing The Forestry Industry

Forestry professionals are increasingly turning to drone technology to gain better insights into their opera…

Emergency Response - Thu Jul 11 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

How Drones Are Reshaping The Future of Search and Rescue

Scores of public safety departments are turning to drones to assist in search & rescue missions and prevent …

Product Release - Tue Jul 09 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Summer 2019 Product Release Wrap-Up

DroneDeploy is now the one integrated solution that helps capture all your data, ensure flights are safe and…

Drone Education & How To - Tue Jul 02 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Introducing the DroneDeploy Academy

Master the fundamentals, explore live trainings, and learn how to best leverage DroneDeploy in your business…

Technical - Thu Jun 20 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Lessons From Innovators

What DroneDeploy has learned from customers.

Construction - Wed May 22 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Enterprise Guide to Physical World Business Intelligence

Drone mapping, modeling, and analytics for land and asset-intensive industries.

Construction - Fri Apr 19 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Global Construction Leaders Rely on Drones

Multivista creates accurate, interactive, 3D, relevant, and comprehensive project information with the help …

Energy / Utilities - Wed Feb 06 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Transforming Oil and Gas Inspections with Drones

Using drones to improve inspection, safety, and comply with regulations.

Energy / Utilities - Wed Oct 17 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Drones Simplify Early Detection of Pipeline Leaks

Aerial imagery enables environmental services firm TSC to lower client’s potential clean-up costs by 90%.

Construction - Fri Jul 13 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Construction Project Schedules Get Ahead with Drones

Real-time drone data yields strong ROI for Chasco Constructors on 50-acres.

Agriculture - Mon Jul 09 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Mapping Aquatic Habitats with Drones

The Nature Conservancy uses DroneDeploy to assess oyster aquaculture impact in California.

Construction - Thu Jun 07 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

The Rise of Drones in Construction

Commercial drone use on the job site is skyrocketing. The latest drone trends and statistics from DroneDeplo…

Agriculture - Mon Mar 26 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Adding Drones to a Precision Agriculture Program

Pairing DroneDeploy with John Deere Operations Center to increase profits during cotton harvest.

Roofing / Insurance - Thu Dec 07 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Leveraging Drones in the Wake of Hurricane Irma

Drones help insurance inspectors improve safety, gather better data, and jumpstart efforts to rebuild an isl…

Construction - Thu Aug 24 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Proving the ROI of Drone Programs in Construction

Launched, tested, and expanded a drone program to twenty pilots in less than one year.

Solar - Tue Aug 08 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Optimizing Solar Farms of the Future with Drones

SunPower leverages DroneDeploy to map solar farms and manage a growing team of UAV operators around the worl…

Mining - Tue Jun 20 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Drone Survey of Aggregate Quarry is Safer  and 20x Faster

Hydrogeologist uses drone-generated maps and models as water management tool at Ontario quarry.

Surveying - Tue May 09 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

How Do I Use Ground Control Points?

A guide to using ground control points with drone mapping software.

Product Release - Sun Apr 28 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Product Release Wrap-up April 2019

DroneDeploy kicks off spring with the largest product release to date

Product Release - Fri Mar 29 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Introducing Dronedeploy’s SDK

Powerful new customization & automation platform addresses workflow efficiency & productivity

Construction - Wed Mar 27 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

3 Construction Challenges Drones Are Making Easier

Simplifying life on the jobsite one drone at a time

Agriculture - Mon Feb 25 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Deploying the Largest Agricultural Drone Fleet in the World

Corteva Agriscience™ is transforming the way farmers manage their crops

Agriculture - Fri Sep 07 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

5 Reasons It’s Time to Invest in Drones on the Farm

Learn why drones should be part of your technology roadmap in 2018 and beyond

Construction - Thu Feb 22 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

With $10m Project on the Line, Drones Save Money and Stay Ahead of Issues

Key Construction Sees Immediate Results After Launching Drone Program

Drone Services - Thu Feb 23 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

How to Price Your Drone Mapping Services

Drone Service Providers Weigh in On Determining Price Points

Education & How To - Thu Feb 02 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Accuracy in Drone Mapping: What You Need to Know

Over the last few years, as drone technology has advanced, so too has the ability for drone maps to be highl…

Agriculture - Tue May 14 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Reduce Yield Loss and Improve Stand Count Accuracy Using Agremo

Count plants across your entire field with ease using Agremo and DroneDeploy

Energy / Utilities - Sun Feb 17 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Four Reasons Why Oil and Gas Companies Should Invest in Drones

Drones provide practical, economical solutions for upstream, midstream and downstream operations

Product Release - Wed Jan 30 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Product Release Wrap-Up January 2019

Kick off the New Year with improved accuracy and AI tools from DroneDeploy

Education & How To - Fri Oct 26 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

The Future of Drone Mapping with the DJI Phantom 4 RTK

DroneDeploy announces map processing support for the all-new DJI Phantom 4 RTK

Product Release - Fri Sep 28 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Product Release Wrap-Up September 2018

DroneDeploy introduces a new counting tool, expands volume measurement capabilities, improves Live Map resol…

Solar - Tue Aug 28 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Drones: The Solar Industry’s New Best Friend

Why the path to mass adoption of solar power — and the 3 cent KwH — is being forged with drones

Mon Jun 25 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

We Just Raised $25M to Bring Drones to Every Job Site

The latest funding will help expand the DroneDeploy platform and introduce drone technology to new industrie…

Product Release - Wed Jun 20 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Structures Mode Release to Simplify 3D Modeling with Drones

Making high-quality 3D models with a drone imagery has never been easier

Solar - Tue Jun 19 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Solar Energy Companies Improve Productivity and Shorten Design Cycles

Leading solar companies are transitioning to drones for surveying, inspection, and design

Solar - Mon Jun 11 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Introducing Thermal Live Map: Real-Time Thermal Drone Maps

Generate thermal drone maps instantly in the field with DroneDeploy — no internet connection required

Drone Services - Tue May 29 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Commercial Drone Industry Trends (2018)

New report details the state of the commercial drone industry and analyzes 30 million acres of drone data fr…

Agriculture - Fri May 04 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

5 Tips for UAV Success on the Farm This Season

New to Drones? Get some practical UAV advice from a seasoned ag expert before mapping your fields

Roofing / Insurance - Fri Mar 30 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Drones Show Up for Work in the Aftermath of the Santa Rosa Wildfires

Insurance estimators turn to drones to fast-track property inspections and help communities rebuild in the w…

Roofing / Insurance - Wed Feb 28 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Drone Roof Inspections: What You Need to Know

Drone-based roofing solutions offer accuracy, safety, and speed for roof measurement and inspection

Education & How To - Wed Feb 14 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Getting Started with Live Map

Tips and Tricks for making high-quality Live Maps with DroneDeploy

Education & How To - Wed Feb 07 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Making Smarter Decisions with Aerial Data

Drone insights prove to be a powerful tool for business leaders

Roofing / Insurance - Thu Feb 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Drones are Becoming an Essential Tool for Insurance Claims

Why UAVs are poised to transform the insurance industry

Roofing / Insurance - Tue Jan 30 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Introducing Roof Report from DroneDeploy

Complete accurate roof inspections, measurements & reports with drones

Education & How To - Thu Jan 25 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Getting the Green Light for Your In-House Drone Program

Put together a bullet-proof plan of adoption and get corporate buy-in with these 7 tips from drone pros

Roofing / Insurance - Wed Jan 17 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Drone Insurance and Liability Coverage: Do You Need It?

Mitigate risk and protect your company and assets with commercial drone insurance

Construction - Fri Jan 12 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Introducing Projects to the DroneDeploy App

An all-new way to explore job sites and generate aerial insights over time with DroneDeploy

Construction - Tue Jan 02 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Sustainable Design and Construction with Drones

Cresolus uses aerial surveys to support sustainable design and minimize environmental impact in tropical reg…

Education & How To - Thu Nov 16 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

10 Tips for Making Your First Map with DroneDeploy

Get the most out of your first mapping mission with these best practices

Fri Nov 03 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Manage Drone Data Across Teams with DroneDeploy’s Collaboration and Admin Tools

Administer hundreds of users and keep your team connected with one-click management and collaboration tools

Product Release - Wed Nov 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Introducing DroneDeploy’s Mapping Solution for the Enterprise

The latest software updates, features, and partnerships bring drone mapping to small and large companies ali…

Surveying - Fri Oct 27 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

How to Map Large Areas

A workflow for the commercial drone industry

Construction - Tue Oct 24 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

3 Ways to Improve Communication on Your Jobsite with Drones

Monitor, measure, and communicate with drone maps and 3D models

Drone Services - Thu Oct 19 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Making the Drone Service Pitch

Creating the ultimate sales pitch to sell your drone mapping services

Customer - Wed Sep 20 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Drones Seek Out Lost Shipwrecks Below Lake Huron

Maritime archaeologists use drone maps to survey shallow-water shipwrecks in marine sanctuary

Surveying - Wed Sep 06 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Create Survey-Grade Maps in Minutes with Self-Serve Ground Control Points

Quickly tag ground control points and process maps with DroneDeploy

Agriculture - Wed Aug 30 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Drones in Agriculture, Then and Now

The Evolution of UAV Technology on the Farm and in the Field

Construction - Tue Jul 18 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Drone-generated Thermal Maps Are a Game Changer for Roof Inspections

Architecture and Construction Company Uses Drone Mapping Software to Identify Structural Issues on Aging UT …

Drone Services - Fri Jun 16 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Choosing a Mapping Drone for Your Business: Multi-Rotor vs. Fixed Wing Aircraft

Compare the Differences Between Multi-Rotor and Fixed Wing Drones

Education & How To - Thu Jun 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

When To Use Ground Control Points

How to decide if your drone mapping project needs GCPs

Solar - Thu Apr 27 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

iSolara Improves Solar Design Workflow and Expedites Sales Process with Drone Maps

3d mapping software transforms solar design, reducing design cycle by 70

Agriculture - Thu Apr 20 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Identifying Crop Variability with Drones

What’s the Difference Between NDVI, False-NDVI, and VARI Plant Health Formulas

Education & How To - Thu Apr 13 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Seven Ways to Improve the Accuracy of Your Drone Maps

Learn to produce highly accurate drone maps with these best practices for capturing aerial imagery from Dron…

Construction - Mon Mar 13 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Drone Mapping Reduces Utility Location Times by up to 50%

ReconnTECH Uses DroneDeploy to Disrupt the Field Inspection Industry

Surveying - Wed Jan 25 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Surveying the Great Sand Dunes

Wohnrade Civil Engineers Integrates DroneDeploy with Industry Software for High-Level Deliverables

Construction - Thu Dec 22 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

An Aerial View of Your Job Site

Getting started with drones in construction with DJI and Rogers O'Brien Construction

Energy / Utilities - Tue Dec 06 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Drone Mapping at the Largest Oil Storage Facility in North America

Following up with hover visions after their cushing mapping project

Agriculture - Thu Nov 17 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Farmer Recoups $110,000 in Crop Losses Thanks to Drone Imagery

Silicon Falcon Micro Aviation uses DroneDeploy to help farmer increase crop insurance claim

Surveying - Thu Aug 04 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A Perfect Match: Winning a Mining Client with an Accurate Contour Map

Using DroneDeploy, Bon Air Drone beats two competitors in side-by-side comparison

Mining - Wed Aug 03 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

DroneDeploy Announces New Contour Export

Easily leverage drone data in Autodesk AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and other software

Roofing / Insurance - Wed Jul 06 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Drone Map Saves Insurance Company €99,985,000

Dronotec uses DroneDeploy to provide vital information to insurance companies

Agriculture - Thu Jun 16 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Drone-based Plant Count Increases Accountability

A grower compares the number of tomato plants in the field to the number supposedly planted

Construction - Thu May 19 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Drone Helps Verify Earthwork at Hospital Construction Site

Construction Company Brasfield & Gorrie Uses Drone-Generated 3D Model to Compare Actual Earthwork to Site Pl…

Education & How To - Thu Mar 24 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

4 Steps for Making an Excellent 3D Model With a Drone

Jeff Foster, an expert in 3D modeling, share his best practices

Mining - Thu Mar 03 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Drone-based Volume Measurement Delivers Big Time-Savings to Mining

Dallas VanZanten of Skymedia Northwest tells how he uses volume calculations for his clients and shares best…