PickNik Robotics, which builds advanced robot arm software systems, and Motiv Space Systems, which designs and manufactures space-rated robotic systems, motor controllers and mechanisms, announced a partnership to develop advanced robotics for space applications.
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Kea Aerospace Launches Solar-Powered Stratospheric Aircraft
The “Kea Atmos Mk 1” uncrewed aircraft has been designed to be used for stratospheric flight testing. It has a wingspan of 12.5 meters, weighs under 40 kilograms and will fly at altitudes higher than commercial airliners, up to 50,000 feet.
Xwing’s Superpilot Becomes FAA’s First ‘Standard’ UAS Certification Project
The autonomous aviation company Xwing has submitted a Project Specific Certification Plan to the FAA, becoming the first Standard Category large unmanned aerial system to receive official project designation.
Event 38 Unmanned Systems Uses E400 Drone to Map Turks and Caicos Islands
Event 38 Unmanned Systems, which manufactures American-made mapping drones, said its E400 fixed-wing drone was used to collect aerial imagery and mapping data in Turks and Caicos.
Cloud Ground Control Enables Remote Monitoring and Control of Unlimited Uncrewed Systems with New Micro-modem
CGConnect is transforming robotic vehicles across air, land and sea into a connected autonomous fleet.
Specialized Energy Sector Law-Tech Connect™ Workshop to Premier at 7th Annual Energy Drone & Robotics Summit in 2023
Colorado-based P3 Tech Consulting LLC announces that it has partnered with the Energy Drone and Robotics Coalition (EDRC) to bring…
Flytrex Releases 2022 Drone Delivery Customer Trends
Flytrex has released its 2022 yardstick detailing customer trends across its drone delivery service in North Carolina and Texas.
AeroVironment Introduces Switchblade 300 Block 20 Rapidly Deployable Loitering Missile System
Building on AeroVironment’s tactical missile legacy, the Switchblade 300 Block 20 offers enhanced operational features and performance.
Aeronautics Signs Deal for Production of Orbiter 4 in Thailand
Israel-based Aeronautics Group has signed a collaboration agreement with one of the leading defense companies in Thailand, RV Connex, for in-country production of its Orbiter 4 tactical UAV.
Airwayz, Royal NLR Partner to Accelerate Drone U-Space Adoption Across Europe
Umanned traffic management provider Airwayz announced it is collaborating with the Netherlands Aerospace Center to support drone traffic management across Europe.
Five Good Questions: Gordon Heidinger, Hexagon
Gordon Heidinger has spent 25 years in the automotive and transportation industry in a combination of roles as an electrical…
SoftBank Develops Lithium-metal Battery Cells Pack, Demos Operation in the Stratosphere
Japan’s SoftBank Corp. announced it has developed a battery pack using a next-generation lithium-metal battery cell manufactured by Enpower Japan Corp. for High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) stratospheric wireless communication platforms.
Wingcopter, ZAL Start Joint Development of Hydrogen Delivery Drones
Wingcopter and ZAL Center of Applied Aeronautical Research GmbH have announced a development partnership to explore the potential of green hydrogen to power Wingcopter’s drones.
Startup Sprouts Multitasking AI Farm Tool for Organics
Verdant, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is developing AI that promises versatile farm assistance in the form of a tractor implement for weeding, fertilizing and spraying.
Zipline Unveils New Autonomous System Capable of Quiet, Fast and Precise Home Delivery
Zipline on March 15 unveiled its new platform that provides quiet, fast and precise autonomous delivery directly to homes in cities and suburbs.
Topcon Further Expands MC-X Platform with All-New GNSS Option for Compact Equipment
LIVERMORE, Calif. – Topcon Positioning Systems has announced the availability of a new global navigation satellite system (GNSS) option for…
Topcon Acquires Digital Construction Works
LIVERMORE, Calif. – Topcon Positioning Systems has purchased construction software and data integrations and services company Digital Construction Works (DCW)….
