Persistent Systems has announced the launch of the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an alliance of unmanned systems and sensor companies working…
Engineering & Design
Trig Solutions Allow Pilots to Take Advantage of the FAA 2020 ADS-B Rebate
As the deadline approaches for ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast) in North America, 2020 is not that far away. Right now…
FAA Gives State Farm First National Waiver for Damage Assessment Flights
For the first time, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a national waiver of restrictions on drone missions allowing…
Septentrio and Sapcorda to Demonstrate Safe High-Precision GNSS Positioning, Correction Solutions for Autonomous Driving
Septentrio and German company Sapcorda, specialized in safe broadcasted GNSS correction services, announced they will deliver live demonstration of a…
Bat-Like Sonar Can Help A Robot Navigate
Bats can fly dexterously in the dark in large part because echolocation—the biological version of the sonar that submarines rely…
Petite New Spoofing Detector Aims to Protect GPS/GNSS Receivers in Drones, Vehicles — Even Cell Phones
An Israeli firm is introducing a technology to detect the spoofing of GPS and other satellite navigation signals that is…
Intelligent and Autonomous Parachute Safety System for Drones
Today’s industrial drones, along with their payloads and onboard systems, can represent a substantial investment for users. A crashing drone…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
