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@Skytechevent #Skytech #UAV #Drones ‘All about the Data’: An Interview with Redbird’s Emmanuel de Maistre The commercial UAV industry is rapidly evolving, with UAVs now being utilized for a wide range of industry applications. In the face of this expanding industry SkyTech sat down with Emmanuel de Maistre, CEO and Co-founder of Redbird. Since its establishment in 2012, Redbird has become an industry leader and pioneer in the acquisition and analysis of aerial data collected by UAVs. Redbird is an information provider, developing innovative solutions to drive productivity and secure operations. They develop technology designed to fit specific industry requirements and offer services within three business units: Geospatial, Agribusiness and Network Supervision. Redbird’s services include quarry monitoring, public works monitoring, oil & gas monitoring, agricultural research and agricultural disease diagnosis, amongst many others. Can you tell us a little more about Redbird? ‘Redbird is an information company capturing and analysing data using small civilian drones. Founded in 2012, Redbird empowers large industrial companies and job sites to optimize their resources, improve their productivity, and ensure safety by offering comprehensive drone solutions and by processing massive amounts of accurate aerial information. Being one of the leading drone companies in France and in Europe, Redbird deploys advanced aerial & data analytics technologies for three major markets: mining and construction, infrastructure networks (transportation, oil & gas, electricity), and precision farming. Redbird is backed by Bergerat-Monno