November is Critical Infrastructure Protection Month, with that in mind; it is pertinent to talk about the use of Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (SUAV´s) in support of Critical Infrastructure protection, Management and Maintenance. This blog is aimed towards local and federal governments as well as those contracting firms hired to provide protection, management and maintenance…
Emergency Response during a natural or man-made disaster could be rated as one of the most stressful and dangerous activities a professional could face in his or her lifetime. There are thousands of brave men and women that, besides their normal day to day jobs, offer their services as rescuer. Every emergency is unique and…
Absolutely! Drones continue to be employed in all areas of our daily lives; railways are not an exception. The low operational cost of drones make it an attractive alternative compared to manned aircraft and lesser capable ground sensors to conduct daily maintenance runs, inspections, surveillance and reconnaissance. As part of normal business operations railway companies…
Drones are no longer a thing of Sci-Fi movies. They are becoming part of our skylines, and they are here to stay. From military operations, first responder support, agricultural applications, filmmaking, to border security we are seeing these unmanned vehicles taking center stage. Manufacturers are making these tools, once limited to military applications, more accessible…
We live in an age of uncertainty, where threats and challenges to our security seem to increase in complexity almost daily. JohnsTek was founded by military veterans that have embraced challenges and operated in chaos throughout their careers. Performing to high standards in an environment of adversity, while working through uncertain situations is part of…
JohnsTek uses drones and analytical tools to develop agricultural reports for Soy Bean farmers in South America to give them a competitive edge! JohnsTek, whose principal offices are located in South Florida, is quickly becoming the fastest growing provider of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in South America. JohnsTek uses fixed wing and rotary wing drones…
Protecting its borders is one of the priorities of any government. This could be a daunting task, considering that terrain, elevation and accessibility could not necessarily be optimal. A commonly used practice for border protection is the installation of physical barriers like fences and walls. These barriers are not absolute. Therefore, they could be complemented by…
If your line of work includes surveillance and providing security to large areas you should be fully aware that no matter how good or advanced a surveillance camera system is, there are always blind spots that cannot be reached by a single asset. Unfortunately, these are the spots that bad intentioned intruders will leverage to…
Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) facilitate the laborious task of land surveying. Small UAVs, or SUAVs, are a great addition to your Land Survey tool closet. They go a long way to maximize your resources and improve the methodical process of civil engineering and the land surveying process. What once took many hours, even days,…
Not all Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are made the same nor appropriate for a specific purpose. Unmanned vehicle technology has advanced much in recent years. There is a plethora of UAV out in the market. From miniature three inch quad-copters to almost full size aircrafts. Answering the question of which one is the right one…