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Seeing More: New Boson+ Boosts Sensitivity
Teledyne’s extensive Boson+ family of thermal sensors boasts an industry-leading 20-millikelvin sensitivity in two radiometric resolutions.
Cloud-Based Command and Control Opening Up More Opportunities with Connected Fleets
Cloud Ground Control (CGC), a hardware agnostic drone fleet management platform powered by Advanced Navigation, features a cellular micro-modem that…
The Road, the Reality and the Risks: Australia’s Inspired Autonomous Road Train Picks Up the Pace
One prime mover, three trailers, 320 tons of ore, a 200-km trek – and no human driver. While that might…
Stratom to Showcase Autonomous Pallet Loader at XPONENTIAL
Stratom plans to display an autonomous pallet loader and showcase a robotic refueler at AUVSI’s XPONENTIAL.
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…
Autonomy Scales Up in Mining
The use of autonomy in the mining industry is ramping up as demand for minerals grows and open-source systems become available.
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…
Inside Job: Robot Would Inspect Water Pipes from Within
Acwa Robotics’ new Clean Water Pathfinder robot aims to crawl around inside active water pipes to check for corrosion and leaks, helping utilities save water and money.
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.
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…
LiquidPiston Evolves the Rotary
LiquidPiston, a Bloomfield, Connecticut-based developer of advanced power solutions, has moved closer to fielding its technology ...
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Canada’s Federal Fleet Services Installs MARSS CUAS System on Combat Support Ship
MARSS and Federal Fleet Services announced the full NiDAR C2 and CUAS will be installed on Asterix, a Combat Support ...
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Ameriflight Receives FAA Approval to Operate Matternet M2 Drone
Ameriflight has received approval from the FAA to operate drone aircraft ...
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ANRA Delivers Technology for India’s First Autonomous Air and Terrestrial Testbed
ANRA Technologies has completed a technology integration effort at India's Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation ...
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Puma 3 Goes VTOL, Shrinks Footprint
AeroVironment has expanded the capabilities of its successful Puma SUAS with the introduction of a VTOL kit ...
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EDGE 2023 Puts Spotlight on UAS
The Yuma Proving Grounds was abuzz this May as the U.S. Army hosted the Experimental Demonstration Gateway Exercise ...
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ACUA Ocean, HydroSurv Announce Intent to Merge
ACUA Ocean and HydroSurv, two U.K.-based companies specializing in maritime autonomous systems, have announced their intention to merge ...
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Four Potential Future Tactical VTOL Systems Advance in Quest for Modernization
A seven-week Base Period concluded May 24 with “agreement option 1” awards to four Project Agreement Holders for the Army's ...
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Terrestrial Navigation Signal Inspection via Drone
When a plane attempts to land at the airport in poor visibility, signals from the instrument landing system (ISL) will ...
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SPH Engineering-Equipped Drone Saving Mine Infrastructure
SPH Engineering’s SkyHub onboard computer; Image courtesy SPH Engineering The Newcrest Telfer Mine is a very large gold, copper and ...
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Ameriflight Receives FAA Approval to Operate Matternet M2 Drone
Ameriflight has received approval from the FAA to operate drone aircraft.
ANRA Delivers Technology for India’s First Autonomous Air and Terrestrial Testbed
ANRA Technologies has completed a technology integration effort at India’s Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation.
ACUA Ocean, HydroSurv Announce Intent to Merge
ACUA Ocean and HydroSurv, two U.K.-based companies specializing in maritime autonomous systems, have announced their intention to merge.
XTEND Extends Reach, Acquires Inspection Specialists Performance Rotors
Tel Aviv-based XTEND has acquired Singapore’s Performance Rotors, with the resulting combination of human-guided autonomous operations and drone-based inspection expertise broadening XTEND’s capabilities, global reach, and ability to deliver precise, safe solutions.
Industry Trends Observed at 2023 XPONENTIAL Show
AUVSI wrapped its 2023 XPONENTIAL convention in Denver last week, bringing together thousands of attendees and hundreds of companies to discuss a path toward autonomy. The staff of Autonomous Media noticed several trends at the show.
Fugro’s Blue Essence® Completes World’s First Fully Remote Offshore Wind ROV Inspection
The world’s first fully remote inspection of offshore wind farm assets has been successfully carried out by Fugro, using one…
PickNik Robotics, Motiv Space Systems Announce Partnership for Advanced Robotics Capabilities
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.
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.
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.
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.
Topcon Acquires Digital Construction Works
LIVERMORE, Calif. – Topcon Positioning Systems has purchased construction software and data integrations and services company Digital Construction Works (DCW)….
Reliable Robotics, Inmarsat Collaborate on Commercial Satellite Comms System for UAS
Inmarsat has announced a collaboration with Reliable Robotics to support the integration of remotely piloted aircraft systems into airspace worldwide.
Zeitview Expands Rooftop Inspection Capacity with AI-Enabled Software Platform
Zeitview announced the expansion of its AI-enabled Property Insights Platform to assess rooftop conditions efficiently and safely.
LiquidPiston Evolves the Rotary
LiquidPiston, a Bloomfield, Connecticut-based developer of advanced power solutions, has moved closer to fielding its technology.
Canada’s Federal Fleet Services Installs MARSS CUAS System on Combat Support Ship
MARSS and Federal Fleet Services announced the full NiDAR C2 and CUAS will be installed on Asterix, a Combat Support Ship.
Four Potential Future Tactical VTOL Systems Advance in Quest for Modernization
A seven-week Base Period concluded May 24 with “agreement option 1” awards to four Project Agreement Holders for the Army’s FTUAS.
Times Microwave Systems Announces TF-047 Micro-Coaxial Cable
Times Microwave Systems, the preeminent brand in innovative RF and microwave interconnect assemblies, cables, and connectors, introduces its new TF-047…
Army Selects Northrop Grumman, Shield AI for Future Tactical UAS Prototype
Northrop Grumman, teamed with Shield AI, has been chosen by the U.S. Army to participate in the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System competition, Increment 2.
Industry Trends Observed at 2023 XPONENTIAL Show
AUVSI wrapped its 2023 XPONENTIAL convention in Denver last week, bringing together thousands of attendees and hundreds of companies to discuss a path toward autonomy. The staff of Autonomous Media noticed several trends at the show.
BRINC Aims Lemur 2 and BRINC Ball at Police, SWAT
Giving new meaning to the term “blue UAS,” Seattle-based BRINC is highlighting its new Lemur 2 small UAS at AUVSI’s XPONENTIAL.
Trimble Launches RTX for Drone Package Delivery
Provides Integrators with Hardware and Software as a Service for Unparalleled Accuracy and Performance Trimble announced today the Trimble PX-1…
A2Z Drone Delivery Launches RDSX Pelican Commercial Delivery Drone
A2Z Drone Delivery Inc. has released its new flagship delivery drone, the RDSX Pelican.
D-Fend Solution’s Software Release Brings New Capability
RA’ANANA, Israel and MCLEAN, Virginia—D-Fend Solutions, which provides radio frequency, cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, today announced the release…
Stratom to Showcase Autonomous Pallet Loader at XPONENTIAL
Stratom plans to display an autonomous pallet loader and showcase a robotic refueler at AUVSI’s XPONENTIAL.
Zelim Selects Sea Machines SM300 Autonomy for Unmanned Search and Rescue Vessel
Scottish search and rescue company Zelim has developed the Guardian class of fast rescue craft, controlled by Sea Machines Robotics’ SM300 maritime autonomy.
Teledyne’s Thermal by FLIR Expands With US Drone Makers BRINC and Teal
Teledyne FLIR announced continued momentum within its Thermal by FLIR program for SUAS with the integration of its Hadron 640R dual visible-thermal payload on the Teal 2 drone and Lepton 3.5 thermal micro camera on the BRINC LEMUR 2.
Red Cat Launches Teal 2 Night-Operations SUAS at AAAA Summit
Red Cat Holdings Inc. officially launched its new military-grade sUAS, the Teal 2, at the 2023 AAAA Army Aviation Missions Solutions Summit Nashville.
Regulus Puts a Ring on Rogue UAS
C-UAS Ring variants from Regulus Cyber are being deployed in air, ground and sea environments.
Five Good Questions: Jim Williams, AURA
As AURA’s aviation regulatory affairs director, Jim Williams leads the company’s efforts to secure approval to use its network to…
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…
Five Good Questions: Lori Scott, NatureServe
Lori Scott is chief information officer and vice president for technology and partnerships at NatureServe, which, for nearly 50 years,…
Bentley Systems Announces Promotion of Brock Ballard to Chief Revenue Officer and Eric Boyer Joining as Investor Relations Officer
EXTON, Pa. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that Brock Ballard, previously vice president and…
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.
Five Good Questions: Peter Liu, Deloitte Federal Consulting
Peter Liu is a managing director leading programs in UAS and C-UAS at Deloitte Federal Consulting.
Dedrone Appoints Former FBI Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Drone Expert to Advisory Board
Dedrone, the market leader in smart airspace security, announced the appointment of Rob D’Amico to its board of advisors. An…
Five Good Questions: Nikhil Vadhavkar, Raptor Maps
Nikhil Vadhavkar is co-founder and CEO of Raptor Maps, which, covering six continents and 40 countries, provides “advanced analytics, insights…
Women to Watch
CES Highlights: Trailblazing Women and Companies in Tech Sponsored by Women And Drones 2021 marked a milestone—the fifth Anniversary of…
Former NASA Administrator Joins D-Fend Solutions Advisory Board
D-Fend Solutions, a leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, counter-drone takeover technology, is announcing the addition of former NASA Administrator…
Errol Farr Appointed as President of Auterion Government Solutions
MOORPARK, Calif., and ZURICH – November 4, 2021 – Auterion, the company building the connected drone operating system, today announced the…
Amazon Prime Air Co-Founder Gur Kimchi Joins Near Earth Autonomy
Gur Kimchi, Co-Founder of Amazon’s drone delivery service Amazon Prime Air, has joined the Board of Directors at Near Earth…
Amazon Web Services veteran Jeff Jones joins Auterion as Chief Revenue Officer
Auterion, the company building an open and software-defined future for enterprise drone fleets, announced the appointment of Jeff Jones as Chief Revenue…
Edgybees Announces Strategic Appointments of H.R. McMaster, Brett B. Lambert, and Aki Yamaura to Advisory Board
Edgybees, the leading visual intelligence technology company, announced today the appointment of Lieut. Gen. H. R. McMaster (US Army, ret.)…
Kuker-Ranken (KR) Announces the Appointment of Brady Reisch, KR’s Virtual Design/Construction (VDC) Specialist
Reisch’s mission is to assist AEC firms, surveyors, civil engineers & inspection teams to realize the potential of their drone…
