As computing power demands for artificial intelligence (AI) drive the need for new data centers to be built, drones are now being used to monitor data center developments in Northern Europe through a partnership between DroneDeploy and Globhe.
DroneDeploy, an aerial and ground reality capture platform, is working with Globhe, the largest drone data marketplace, to make drone pilots available on demand for their customers. Starting with data centers in Northern Europe, the two companies are beginning to work on a partnership to help develop and support more of this infrastructure worldwide.
It’s hard not to see the growth of new data centers.
According to CBRE, data center construction grew 46% year over year in 2023, and the scope for 2024 is even bigger.
Through Globhe, over 11,000 local drone operators in 147 countries are being tasked with mapping and inspecting sites. Many are using the DroneDeploy software for data capture. The new partnership is changing how organizations seamlessly integrate data from drones in their planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
"We are making remote inspections at scale possible by having organizations tap into drones worldwide through one interface,” said Helena Samsioe, founder and CEO of Globhe.
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