AirShark, LLC has been granted the first exemption in Vermont that permits commercial operations of small unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly called "drones". Under the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, this Section 333 exemption permits AirShark to offer commercial aerial inspection services to clients in multiple industries.
“Our nation’s infrastructure is incredibly complex, aging, and often difficult or dangerous to assess. Small drones offer a faster and safer way to inspect bridges, power lines, and other hard to reach locations." said AirShark's co-founder Ian Ray. "High resolution visible and thermal sensors help spot issues quickly, while also providing a detailed historical record."
High resolution photo, video, and thermal data will allow construction and utility firms to quickly inspect tall transmission lines and wind turbines, perform 3D photogrammetry / surveys, and audit building envelopes for energy efficiency. Firms in the insurance and real estate industries, among others, can also benefit from real-time, high-resolution aerial imagery.
Source: BURLINGTON, Vt., May 28, 2015 – AirShark, LLC. Founded in 2014, AirShark is a Vermont based company delivering aerial data acquisition, image processing, and custom integration services for commercial and industrial clients. http://airshark.io.