Topcon Positioning Group recently released new software designed to facilitate data processing workflow for UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) infrastructure inspection…
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HYUNDAI MNSOFT and Netradyne form Partnership to Develop HD Mapping Platform
HYUNDAI MNSOFT, a subsidiary of the Hyundai Motor Group, recently formed a partnership with Netradyne, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology…
Airborne LiDAR Bathymetry Technology Allows Fugro to Survey Polynesian Island Country of Tuvalu
Fugro has been awarded a contract by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to survey the Polynesian island country of…
Microdrones Announces Merger with Schübeler Technologies
Siegen, Germany — As part of ongoing global expansion, Microdrones today announced a merger with Schübeler Technologies. Since its founding in…
U.S. Lawmakers Making Late Push For First Self-Driving Car Bill
Key U.S. senators are making a last-ditch effort to win approval of a bill to speed the use of self-driving…
Learn More About 3 Ways LiDAR is Driving Vehicle Autonomy
Collision avoidance, data visualization, and real-time navigation support have made LiDAR critical to vehicle autonomy. The International LiDAR Mapping Forum…
Measure Acquires Security Clearance, FAA Waiver to Fly within the DC Flight Restricted Zone
International aerial intelligence provider Measure has completed a drone flight in the DC Metropolitan Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ) as a…
Largest Police Department in U.S. Shows Off Fleet of Drones
While drones have been adopted as a tool for law enforcement in many police departments across the country, opponents have…
LORD Corporation Offering Remote Sensing Options with Easy to Implement Solutions
LORD Sensing, MicroStrain recently announced the addition of two wireless sensors that enable OEMs to remotely collect data from a range…
STMicroelectronics’ New Advanced Image Sensors Enhance Driver Monitoring in Next-Gen Auto Safety Systems
Semiconductor provider STMicroelectronics has unveiled two new automotive global shutter image sensors, the VG5661 and VG5761, featured for driver monitoring. Both were demonstrated…
Cruise, GM Step Closer to Commercial Deployment of Self-Driving Cars
DETROIT — General Motors and Cruise are taking the next step toward commercializing autonomous vehicle technology with the appointment of Dan…
FAA Targeting UAS Violators for Enforcement
Pilots of unmanned aircraft (“drones”) who interfere with fighting wildfires, law enforcement efforts, or other first responders, such as medical…
UK-First as Drones Fly Safely in Controlled Airspace at Airport Demonstration
“Operation Zenith”, an ambitious drone demonstration at England’s Manchester Airport, has shown that drones can be flown safely alongside manned…
Terra Drone Acquires Majority Stake in Skeye
Japan-based Terra Drone recently acquired a majority stake in Skeye, a European drone service provider. Skeye will become the…
“On the Road to Autonomy” Webinar/Virtual Workshop Slated for Dec. 12
Join us for this Free Webinar on Wednesday, December 12th, at 1:00 pm ESTto see just how far we’ve traveled…
Volvo Trucks Signs Agreement with Brønnøy Kalk AS
Volvo will provide the company with its first commercial autonomous solution, which will be used to transport limestone from an…
European Drone Regulations Discussed at EASA High Level Conference in Amsterdam
Drone experts from all over the world are gathering in Amsterdam this week for this year’s EASA High Level Conference on…