The increased demand for maritime systems that can collect information for organizations and governments in sectors such as defense and…
March, 2018
Drone Emergency Response Conference Set for April
As emergency personnel turn more to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) during disaster operations, it’s important for them to understand the…
AutoNaut Automated Sea Vehicle Provides Ocean Monitoring
Backed by a grant from the European Space Agency (ESA) and business support, a new company in the United Kingdom…
Researchers Fly UAS with Triple Hybrid Propulsion System that Features Hydrogen
A team of Sydney-based researchers recently flew a drone powered by a triple hybrid propulsion system that was made of…
It’s Elemental: Hydrogen Fuel Cells Enable Longer Flights
When one of PINC’s inventory drones canvasses a large ware- house, it moves up and down long aisles as it…
Swift Navigation Introduces Skylark, a Cloud-Based, High-Precision GNSS Service
Skylark Offers Simple, Fast, Centimeter-Level Positioning from the Cloud for Autonomous Vehicles San Francisco-based tech firm Swift Navigation today announced…
MWC Features Drones, Autonomous Vehicles and Location Technology
BARCELONA—The European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency (GSA) showcased a range of applications for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)…
AUVSI XPONENTIAL to Showcase STEM Education and Workforce Development
AUVSI XPONENTIAL, the largest trade show that brings together more than 8,500 unmanned systems industry leaders and forward-thinking users from…
GM’s Super Cruise’s Hands-Free Driving Aided by Trimble’s RTX Technology
At last week’s Munich Satellite Navigation Summit, General Motors provided updates on its use of precise point positioning (PPP) for…
EasyMile Driverless Shuttle Approved to Run on Public Roads in California
The EasyMile EZ10 recently became the first driverless shuttle bus to receive approval to travel on public roads in California….
5G Technology Will Spur Autonomous Vehicle’s Growth
BARCELONA—Future rollouts of 5G technology will help speed future transition between connected and autonomous vehicles speakers said at a Mobile…
Skyguide and AirMap Partner to Develop First National Drone Traffic Management System for Europe
AirMap and skyguide recently teamed up to develop the first drone air traffic management system in Europe. The first deployment…
Cyberhawk Completes UAS Inspections for Dubai Petroleum
Cyberhawk Innovations recently deployed unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to inspect more than 350 risers on 63 offshore platforms for Dubai…
Delair and Frontier Precision Sign Expanded Agreement
Delair recently entered into an expanded agreement with Frontier Precision to grow its commercial drone sales and service in the…
Splintered ARC Hands FAA Remote ID Hot Potato
The Aviation Rule Committee advising the FAA on remote identification and tracking of unmanned aircraft left an important question unresolved: to which drones should a new rule apply?
European Space Community Embraces Unmanned Systems
The European space community is embracing its role as an enabler of unmanned technologies. “Satellite communication is becoming indispensible infrastructure,…
Make It Work
The new DunkWorks at the Center for Marine Robotics is not just a maker space for advanced prototyping; it is a window into the future of 3-D manufacturing.