Preflight Planning Tips for Better Drone Inspections
Using an automated drone solution like IMGING decreases the time it takes to perform roof inspections, and with better flight planning, you can save even more time. Plan Your Flight in IMGING Begin by creating a new job in IMGING. This is where you will map the flight, schedule the job, and assign the job […]
Understanding LAANC and Getting Authorization
The drone market is exploding. Between August 2016 and July 2018, the FAA reported that 100,000 enthusiasts have obtained a Remote Pilot Certificate to fly a drone for commercial and recreational use. This increase in licensed drone pilots is primarily driven by drone adoption in agriculture, energy, construction, and insurance. As companies like MetLife and […]
Why Drone Assist Is Now IMGING On Demand
When we launched Drone Assist a little more than a year ago, the concept was simple. Order an inspection, we’ll send a certified pilot to digitize the roof and property then deliver you the data in our app. Our customers can access ultra-high-res imagery, 3D models, measurements, and more inside a cloud-based platform. Here, they […]
A Look at the Report Builder in IMGING
We’re excited to announce the availability of IMGING version 2.5! Download the latest version of IMGING from the Apple app store to get: IMGING Report Builder We added a report builder tool with some great features. Instead of only being able to add photos by annotating them, you can now add any photos, instances of […]
Why LAANC Matters to Drone Pilots
LAANC is the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability. It’s a collaboration between the Federal Aviation Administration and private industry to help drone pilots operating under the Small UAS Rule Part 107, fly in controlled airspace around airports. LAANC automates the application and approval process for airspace authorizations through automated applications developed by an FAA-Approved UAS Service Suppliers […]
On-Site Measurements and More – Inside IMGING 2.3
2.3 may very well be our coolest update yet. With the addition of on-site measurements for residential homes, this release makes IMGING the first drone platform to provide measurements on-site! Our new damage detection classifications make IMGING an even better tool for inspecting and measuring commercial properties. Plus, our area measurement tool gives you even […]
How to Get Ultra-Crisp Models With IMGING
Many of our users ask us the best way to get razor-sharp 3D models while they conduct scans. While IMGING provides great image and 3D model quality, it can be helpful to add pilot override photos to a standard scan in order to improve the quality of large structure models. As a general rule, the […]
Flying Drones for Business – A Quick Guide to Part 107
Businesses in industries like construction, insurance, and solar are using drones for everything from property claims to roofing bids, site surveys, and more. With benefits ranging from more safety to better efficiency and more consistent data capture, it’s easy to see why so many are taking to the skies. But what does it take to […]
November’s Best Drone Articles
Another month is in the books and with it, more drone news. This month, drones found use cases in wildlife conservation, emergency response, and organ delivery. Done use is becoming widespread, so let’s dig into some of Novembers best drone articles. Niger Begins Using Drones for Wildlife Protection Drones have a niche in Africa. In […]
What to Look for in a True Drone Solution for Roof Inspections
In recent years, drones have become a staple for companies that perform roof inspections, and these days, many are saying they do drone roof inspections. While that might be true, there are dozens of drone solutions available, and not all are suited to their unique roof inspection needs. Here are the key things to look […]
This Month’s Best Drone Articles (October)
This month has brought some fascinating advances to the world of drones. We’ve seen new, powerful micro-drones, an uptick in drone usage for disaster response following large storms like Hurricane Michael, as well many other compelling uses. Let’s take a look at the most interesting drone-focused news articles we’ve come across this month. A New […]
iPhone Support, New Design, and Much More. Get to Know IMGING 2.0
After thousands of flight hours, hundreds of pieces of customer feedback, and countless cans of Mountain Dew (it’s not a problem, we swear), we’re proud to announce the release of IMGING 2.0. Here’s a look at what’s available to you the moment you update the app in the Apple app store. This update will be […]
6 Recent Advancements to Drone-Based Inspections
Drones made headlines at major news outlets when Amazon announced that they were testing drone technology for package delivery. This was big news to the public because most people were under the impression that drones were only used as a toy by hobbyists and for military operations. Some became excited about the possibility of drones […]
Useful Resources to Help You Pass Your UAS Aeronautical Test With Flying Colors
As you may know, the FAA regulates commercial drone flight under CFR 14 Part 107, which means prospective pilots need to pass an aeronautical knowledge test focused on unmanned aerial systems (UASs) and receive a remote pilot certificate to use drones for commercial purposes. Tests can be inconvenient, but as with any aircraft, it’s important […]
Four Big Ways Aerial Drones Are Flying Into the Future
There’s been widespread speculation about the future of drone technology. For a long time, drones were either something out of a Sci-Fi film, or something the military used. But drones are emerging as a useful tool for industries including but not limited to, insurance, construction, and solar so it’s no surprise that the FAA expects there to […]
A Look at IMGING Version 1.6.9
The Loveland Innovations team constantly innovates. We strive to provide the best data for roof and property inspections, and to offer new features as quickly as possible. We’re excited with the release of IMGING version 1.6.9, which comes with some awesome feature enhancements that make the overall solution that much more compelling. Here’s what you’ll […]
Deep Learning and Damage Detection: Here’s What’s in IMGING Update 1.5.7
Here at Loveland Innovations, we take our name pretty seriously. In everything from automated flight control to how we process and extract value from data, we’re always looking to push the capabilities of our technology and software. As such, we’re always improving current features and introducing new ones. We’ve recently released an update to IMGING […]
Jim Loveland Presents at PIR
The Property Insurance Report (PIR) National Conference 2017 was held over the last few days in Rancho Mirage, CA. PIR brings together the leading executives in the property insurance industry to discuss, explore, and learn together about current and upcoming market developments. Drones have been all the buzz (pun absolutely intended) in the industry, especially […]
DJI Airworks 2017
Members of our team are down in Denver, Colorado this week attending DJI Airworks. This is the second year of the conference and it’s evident that the ecosystem is growing. The event represents DJI’s dedication to driving the application of drone technology to critical workflows for the enterprise. Attendees represent vendors, technology providers, trainers, customers […]
Getting Started with Drones: What’s the Hold Up? – Lessons Learned from Harvey
These past few days in Texas have been busy, energizing, and enlightening. We (the Loveland CAT crew and the carriers and independent adjusters we’re flying with) have learned a lot about drone operations in a CAT environment — although drones have been all the buzz in the industry, Harvey is really the first CAT event […]
Who’s Cashing In on Drones? Look at These Five Industries
Drones are an idea that once only existed in science-fiction. These unmanned aerial vehicles are now being sold over the country and on the internet from several vendors. Drones are playing key roles in a variety spaces and have proven to be an adaptable tool for hobbyists and professionals alike. You may be wondering what […]
Contractor Connection 2017
The Loveland Innovations team is just now recovering from the Contraction Connection Get Connect Conference & Expo. What a great show, with the great speakers, exhibitors and content. We feel honored to have had the opportunity to be a Diamond Sponsor and for our relationship with the teams at Contractor Connection, Crawford and Company and […]
Get Connected 2017: Day One Down
Day one of the Contractor Connection Get Connected Conference and Expo 2017 is in the books for the Loveland Innovations team. This is a busy show for us and we couldn’t be more ecstatic to be here. Here are a few highlights of day one. Part 107 Training Sessions Our VP of Marketing, Justin Strong, […]
Weekly Update: We’re Patented
Since our last update, we’ve kept our noses to the grindstone to get even more great work done. Here’s what we’ve been working on since our last update. IMGING Earns a Patent Early this month, we secured our first (but definitely not last) patent for IMGING. Our patent relates to the use of our drone-based […]
What You Need to Fly Drones the Safe and Compliant Way
If you flipped on the news in the last few weeks, you’ve likely seen plenty of stories of people misusing drones—either intentionally or not—whether it’s for trying to fly contraband into a prison with a drone, or someone messing up rescue efforts after flying a drone a little too close to helicopters. While some of […]
How Drones Are Shaking Up These Five Industries
You’ve probably seen drones popping up all over the place. The stunning drone swarm display at the Super Bowl was a recent example of their uses in the entertainment industry, and the shipping industry is toying with the idea of drone delivery (Amazon is already using them to deliver packages). And of course, you’ve heard […]
Weekly Update: We Did Some Big Things — Real Big Things
We’ve done some awesome things over the last few weeks and plenty of the news is still hot off the presses. In case you missed the fun, here are some of the things we’ve been up to (and what it might mean for you and for the Insurance industry). IMGING Is Officially Available That’s right. […]
