Drones Take Information Gathering To New Heights; Ayres Quick To Get Pilots Licensed
By Derek Fonder and Garrick Loberger Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are changing the game in our industry. Drones, as they’re more commonly called, are soaring to heights that traditional information-collecting methods can’t, gathering data exponentially faster than before, and doing it all with remarkable accuracy. These are just a few of the many benefits we’re… Read More »
Tags: Aerial Mapping, Drones, FAA, Safety, Training, UAS, Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Celebrating Engineers Week and Making a Positive Difference Everywhere You Look
By Thomas Pulse, PE If you enjoy clean water, safe bridges and roads, sturdy buildings, and managed stormwater – thank a civil engineer. Engineers come in many flavors – from aerospace and agricultural to biomedical, mechanical, and many more – but here at Ayres Associates we are primarily civil engineers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics… Read More »
Mobile Devices, Fieldwork Apps, and Gear Lighten Engineers’ Load
By Dusty Robinson The advent of smartphones, tablets, and bluetooth GPS units has decidedly altered the way engineers, surveyors, and technicians conduct their business when out in the field. Before this new era, collecting data in the field (whether that be survey, construction plan review, construction observation, site assessments, or any other number of fieldwork… Read More »
Tags: Avenza PDF Maps, Fulcrum, GeoJot, GPS, Mapping, River Engineering, Site Diary, Technology