WASHINGTON – The GPS Innovation Alliance (GPSIA) issued the following statement, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Federal Aviation Administration’s…
Engineering & Design
FLIR Acquires Endeavor Robotics
FLIR Systems continues to expand its unmanned systems capabilities with the recent acquisition of Endeavor Robotics. Boston-based Endeavor develops tactical…
Delair Launches Cloud-Based Software Platform, Delair Aerial Intelligence
Clients in a variety of industries are already using the software, including Luck Stone. John Blackmore and his team at…
Insitu Commercial Solutions Deploys UAS in Papua New Guinea
After receiving approval to fly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) late last year, Insitu Commercial Solutions…
Was There an Oops in the Proposed Ops Over People Rules?
A Big Oops | At first blush, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notice of proposed rulemaking for small UAS operations…
That’s a Rebar Wrap
Autonomous Robots Helping Bridge Contractors Improve Productivity Autonomous rebar-tying robots are helping bridge contractors improve productivity by completing one of…
Emergency Drone Response Aids in 20 Arrests
Drones have supported California police in 20 arrests since October as part of a research and demonstration effort supported by…
Elistair Tethered Drones Deployed for Security and News Coverage During the Super Bowl
Two Elistair tethered drones were put to use during the 53rd Super Bowl in Atlanta: One deployed by CNN for news…
UAVOS and Stratodynamics Aviation Complete Test Flights with HiDRON, an Earth Observation Platform
The HiDRON, an Earth observation platform, recently completed test flights where it reached 82,000 feet while carrying an atmospheric measurement…
MetaVista Completes Nearly 11-Hour Flight Using Intelligent Energy UAV Fuel Cell Power Module
MetaVista, a South Korean-based liquid hydrogen specialist, recently completed a nearly 11-hour multi-copter test flight using an Intelligent Energy UAV…
ACEINNA’s INS1000 Described as Centimeter Accurate, Multi-Constellation, Multi-Band, Dual Antenna, RTK, and Affordable GNSS/INS Solution
ACEINNA has launched its new INS1000 high performance dual-band RTK INS (Real-Time Kinematic Inertial Navigation System) with built-in inertial sensors…
UAV Navigation Joins Cobham to Provide SATCOM Solutions for UAVs
As advanced technologies within the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry improve and become increasingly available to platform manufacturers, the autonomy…
Feds Directed to Use Drones to Fight Wildfires
Hours before parts of the federal government were to shutdown, the president signed an executive order directing the federal government…
Robotic Systems Help Contractors Overcome Workforce Challenges
Over the last year, the talented team of craftsmen at Colorado-based Berich Masonry, Inc. have looked to robotic technology to…
Emqopter Operating ‘First Urban Delivery Drone’ in Germany
Emqopter is a Wurzburg-based drone-technology supplier that says it is operating the first-ever drone-based urban delivery system, in Bad Neustadt,…
Denver’s First Autonomous Shuttle Hits the Streets
The EasyMile electric autonomous shuttle made its debut on Denver roadways in late January—marking a first for the city and…
Delair Opens Repair and Maintenance Centers in the U.S.
France-based Delair recently partnered with Frontier Precision and Seiler Instrument, both drone resellers and service providers, to expand its repair…
