LiDARUSA has announced the integration of its UAV-scanning systems with the Harris Aerial H4/H6 Hybrid multicopters. As surveyors and mappers…
August, 2019
NovAtel Now Delivering Enhanced Signal Acquisition, Time and Accuracy
NovAtel, part of Hexagon’s Positioning Intelligence division, now brings users greatly improved processing speed and accuracy as well as significantly…
Emergency Response Drones Meet New Standards
International maneuverability and sensor functionality benchmarks for emergency response vehicles may lead to new tests for pilot and drone proficiency….
Texas Prepares Public Safety Unmanned Emergency Response Standard
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Lone Star officials have taken a Texas-sized approach to managing the rapidly expanding, multi-purpose…
Applanix & Phase One Industrial Workshop on Airborne Mapping, Surveying Set for Nov. 13-14
Applanix and Phase One Industrial are pleased to invite you to the upcoming 2019 Workshop on Airborne Mapping and Surveying,…
The EU’s UAS Harmonization Framework is Taking Shape: Operator Implications
The EU published a new set of UAS regulations as recently as June 11, 2019. What does the operations-centric and…
Grand Sky Among First to Purchase the Northrop Grumman Firebird
Firebird Aircraft System is a game changer in commercial market due to range, altitude, endurance, and sensor payload capabilities in…
RICK HASSNA: Making Drones Work for Police and First Responders
Rick Hassna, the chief pilot for the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, has helped pioneer the use of drones for law…
FAA Requests for Emergency UAS Airspace Authorizations on the Rise
Requests and approvals for emergency COAs, better known as Special Government Interest (SGI) airspace authorizations, are on track to nearly…
Teleoperated Drones Help Police Tailor Responses
The Chula Vista Police Department is testing centrally dispatched, remotely piloted drones as a tool to expand and better prioritize…
Flying a one-foot gap
between the floodwaters of San Francisquito Creek and the base of Highway 101.
Rise of the Machines
Capitalizing on a high-tech location and forward-thinking leadership, the Menlo Park Fire Protection District has become a leader in UAS…
Putting Drones to Work for the Public
UAS are becoming a common tool in emergency services, with more agencies using the technology to increase efficiencies and help…
Market Map – EMS: Protecting People and Property with Unmanned Aerial and Ground Vehicles
Public agencies have a lot to gain from having eyes in the skies. “An aerial vantage point provides an immediate…
Policy: General Overview by James Poss, Maj Gen (Ret.) USAF
It appears the drone war between the United States and Iran won’t end with last month’s loss of a U.S….
Bosch and DroneShield Partner in the Counterdrone Space
DroneShield and Bosch have entered into a partnership in the counterdrone space under the Bosch Integration Partner Program (IPP). Bosch…
Grants Available for Rail Improvements, Positive Train Control and Drone Research
The Federal Railroad Administration has nearly $245 million available to support railway infrastructure and safety improvements including the installation of…
NovAtel Unveils RTK From the Sky Corrections for Precision Agriculture
NovAtel, part of Hexagon’s Positioning Intelligence division, introduced a new addition to its corrections portfolio today. The new service, TerraStar-X, is…
