San Francisco-based tech firm Swift Navigation today announced nationwide coverage for its network-connected Skylark™ precise positioning service. Full contiguous United…
July, 2019
SureStar Releases Mini-LiDAR System with Applanix APX UAV
The Genius drone LiDAR system combines SureStar’s UAV-based LiDAR sensor with Applanix’ APX OEM module for a lightweight UAV mapping…
GSA’s Skyopener Project Showcases EGNSS Benefits for Drones
The European GNSS Agency’s (GSA) Skyopener project is testing the EGNSS (Galileo and EGNOS) benefits for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)…
Ballard Offers Turnkey Fuel Cell Solutions to Power Commercial UAV
Ballard Unmanned Systems, Inc.–a subsidiary of Ballard Power Systems, Inc.–recently announced the launch of the FCair fuel cell product line,…
UAVOS’ Robinson Rotary-Wing UAV Designed for Maximum Takeoff, Landing of 635kg
The Robinson rotary-wing UAV is just one of many products and solutions in the unmanned aerial systems field and UAV…
AiRXOS Receives Nationwide Approval for Multiple Unmanned Aircraft Operations
AiRXOS, part of GE Aviation, recently received a unique and industry-progressive FAA Part 107.35 waiver for multiple unmanned aircraft operations…
New $200,000 Grant to Support Marine Robotics Entrepreneurs
A new $200,000 grant will help entrepreneurs working on unmanned marine technology access the specialized design and test facilities at…
Well Grounded: Military Experience Anchors Private Sector Control Systems
Decades of experience with satellite mission analysis, unmanned target control and “ruggedized” military test equipment enabled three firms to adapt…
FAA to Further Expand Opportunities for Safe Drone Operations
Beginning today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will expand the Low Altitude Authorization and Capability (LAANC) system to include recreational flyers. This…
u-blox, Arvento Announce Launch of New Vehicle Tracking System
u-blox , a provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies, and Arvento Mobile Systems, a vehicle telematics and fleet management…
From War Zone To Work Zone
In 2017, 799 people died from roadside work zone accidents across the United States. Military developer Kratos Defense & Security…
Former FAA Administrator to Keynote at Utah UAS Summit
Ogden, Utah is preparing to host the 2nd annual Utah UAS Summit—featuring keynote speaker Michael Huerta, former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
The Military-To-Commercial Drone Market: Is It A Two-Way Street?
There certainly is a street, but it isn’t an autobahn and it’s really not a two-way street—yet. Until we get…
SlantRange Positions Defense-to-Commercial Lessons for Ag-Precision
During a decade at General Atomics, Mike Ritter was embedded in defense solutions. Beginning there as a project engineer, he…
Enthusiasm Builds for U.S. Military Drone Exports After Rule Change
The White House eased drone export rules in April 2018, responding to both strategic realities and pressure from U.S. firms…
Airobotics Introduces Trion Payload for Security and Inspection
Airobotics, which is known for its fully automated drones, is introducing a highly-stabilized drone payload for inspection and security applications—the…
