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Autonomous vehicles
Postmates Introduces Serve, a Robotic Delivery Device
On-demand delivery service Postmates recently introduced Serve, an autonomous delivery vehicle. Serve is the “first robotic delivery device created from…
FAA UAS Symposium Scheduled for Feb. 12-14
[UPDATED: The dates for this symposium were changed to June 3-5, 2019.] Presented by the Federal Aviation Administration and AUVSI,…
First Autonomous Shuttles Take to the Streets in Ohio
Self-driving shuttles began traveling around downtown Columbus in December, marking a first for the state of Ohio. The low-speed shuttles…
FLIR Introduces FLIR Neutrino LC for Use on UAS
FLIR recently introduced the FLIR Neutrino LC, a Neutrino midwave infrared (MWIR) camera core that can be used on unmanned…
Busy UK Airport Reopens After “Drone Mayhem” Disrupted Service
After three days of disrupted service caused by drones flying over one of the UK’s busiest airports, a message on…
LiDARUSA Works With Allegiant Partners for U.S. Leasing
LiDARUSA has announced they now offer leasing options to qualifying U.S. buyers with Allegiant Partners, Inc. Allegiant Partners, now doing…
Tersus Offering a Practical Solution for UAV PPK Applications
Shanghai, China-based Tersus GNSS Inc., recently introduced a new solution for UAV PPK applications — the Tersus UAV PPK solution…
Udelv Self-Driving Vans to Deliver Auto Parts in Texas for XL Parts
Udelv’s autonomous delivery vans (ADVs) will soon begin delivering auto parts for XL Parts stores in Houston. Through the agreement…
Two Studies Will Assess Automated Vehicle Workforce Impacts
Both the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB) will be assessing how self-driving technologies will impact…
Aptiv Announces Autonomous Driving Milestones, Expands Capabilities with the Opening of its Las Vegas Technical Center
LAS VEGAS– Aptiv, provider of the first autonomous driving technology to be used in a public commercial autonomous vehicle (AV)…
Sky Power Presents New Engines for UAS Applications
Sky Power GmbH introduced itself to the specialist public for the first time at this year’s AUVSI Xponential in Denver….
Spanish Armed Forces Acquire two Alpha 800 Helicopter UAVs from Alpha Unmanned Systems
The Spanish Armed Forces, through the DGAM (Dirección General de Armamento y Materiales), has acquired two Alpha 800 UAV helicopters from…
Quantix Drone, Decision Support System Part of SoCal Woolsey Fire Recovery Efforts
AeroVironment is working with the National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring Program to assess the environmental impact of the Woolsey…
Intel Collaborates with Two Departments of Transportation for UAS Bridge Inspections
Intel recently worked with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) to more efficiently and…
Septentrio, Point One Navigation to Conduct Live Autonomous Vehicle Demos at CES
Septentrio is partnering with Point One Navigation, a provider of precise location as a service, for autonomous vehicle demonstrations during…
Sky Power Intensifies UAS Cooperation with Mejzlik Propeller
Due to the growing number of inquiries concerning complete drive units for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), the German manufacturer of…