Governments are belatedly working to address the threat by advancing green technologies.
December, 2022
Inside AI – Making Sense of it All: Big Data, Smart Maps, AI Help Environmental Stakeholders ‘See the World as One System’
Some of the largest technology companies in the world have compiled petabytes of data, filtered through AI, to help understand the Earth’s climate and how it is changing.
Trends: Environmental Monitoring
Scientists are increasingly leveraging drones for climate-related research to monitor environmental changes over time.
Geo Week, February 13-15, 2023
Geo Week is the intersection of geospatial + the built world. The event brings together AEC Next Expo & Conference,…
New ADAS GNSS Simulator from M3 Systems
French engineering firm M3 Systems has developed a new tool for GNSS and multi-path simulation. The test bench is particularly well suited to testing assisted and autonomous driving applications.
XAG Drone Supports Panama Farmers’ Shift to Cost-Saving Sustainability
XAG has introduced its P100 Agricultural Drone to farmers in the country of Panama, providing an accessible approach to more profitable and sustainable farming practices.
CES ‘world premiere’ ZF connectivity platform gets boost from Hexagon positioning technology
The ZF ProConnect platform securely connects vehicles with cloud and infrastructure with integration of leading-edge positioning solutions from Hexagon.
EU Supports Autonomous Systems Going Green
The European Union and its Member States have worked for years to reduce the impact of humans on the planet,…
Iris Automation Receives third BVLOS Waiver for River Rescue Operations in Reno
Iris Automation recently received its third BVLOS waiver on behalf of the City of Reno Fire Department, opening up more options for future autonomous drone river rescue missions.
NASA Taps Advanced Aircraft Co. to Develop Tilt-Wing UAS
Advanced Aircraft Co. announced NASA awarded it a contract to design and build tilt-wing prototype uncrewed aerial vehicles to agency specifications.
Walmart’s Drone Delivery Takes Flight in Texas with DroneUp
Walmart’s drone delivery service is now available for select customers in the Dallas area. The new delivery option will be fulfilled from 11 stores, the company said.
Autonomous Firefighting Drone Market Set for Growth
The global autonomous firefighting drone market will reach a valuation of nearly $1.92 million in 2023 and is expected to progress at a CAGR of 16.7% to reach nearly $9 million by the end of 2033.
Mapping the Big Basin
The California nonprofit CyArk uses drones, LiDAR and GNSS equipment to 3D scan and model cultural heritage sites to help tell their stories. Increasingly, that mission means recording the effects of climate change.
Zipline, Government of Rwanda Announce Partnership to Serve Entire Country
Zipline today announced a new partnership with the government of Rwanda that aims to complete nearly 2 million instant deliveries and fly more than 200 million autonomous kilometers in the country by 2029.
In Memoriam: Dee Ann Divis
Dee Ann Divis, the founding editor of Inside Unmanned Systems and contributing editor for Inside GNSS, died Nov. 22 at the age of 62.
Skydio’s “Dock Day”: Integration to Build On
Skydio’s recent “Dock Day” made a case for its fully autonomous and remotely operated drone system being the next step along what the company calls “the arc of autonomy.”
2022 Top Drone Industry Developments
Looking back on 2022, the drone industry had a banner year. Some of the big developments include positive movement on the regulatory front, COTS drones prevailed on the battlefield and some of the first drone certifications. Will we see more of this in the year to come?
