The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just officially turned the page on its Integrated Pilot Program (IPP). On October 26, during…
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Up Close with NOAA “Uncrewed”
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s use of sUAS for science missions has increased more than tenfold since 2012.
Multi-Sensored Baltic Ferry Gathers Data, including GNSS, for Self-Aware Sailing
A day of ferry trips between Finland and Estonia became some of the most documented voyages in maritime history. Cameras,…
Elios 2: Assessing Danger in a Cage
Swiss-based Flyability bills its Elios 2 as “collision-tolerant.” That’s a perhaps-understated evaluation for this 15.7 inch drone-in-a-cage, since its “indoor”…
Anti-Jam GPS for Army’s Gray Eagle UAV Awarded to Cobham
For its flagship Gray Eagle UAV, the U.S. Army with lead contractor General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has selected an anti-jam…
Trends: Empowering Energy
A growing number of use cases are enhancing drone efficiencies for fossil fuels, renewables and power generation.
A New Stage in Oil and Gas
Drones are becoming more mainstream in this sector, with the industry finding creative ways to save time and money.
Autonomous Drifters Expand Maritime Knowledge as Part of the Ocean of Things
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded a contract to PARC, a Xerox Company, for small, low-cost autonomous drifters…
Up Close With UTM at Wing
Wing’s UTM division leads in technology and regulatory collaborations for an equitable UAS-manned aircraft ecosystem.
Autonomous Aquaculture’s Kelp Crusaders
The MARINER program’s mission to use expansive offshore seaweed farms as an alternative energy source may not be a new concept—using drones to do it is.
Are We Wasting A Perfectly Good Crisis?
“You never let a serious crisis go to waste” is a quote from then-Obama chief of staff and subsequent Chicago…
Harnessing the Power of Hydro
Structures for the world’s most widely used renewable energy source are starting to deteriorate. Advanced ROVs with integrated software and best-in-class AI are diving in to help.
The Future of Drones and Wind Power
Next steps may include better forecasts, nested drones and robotic repairs.
Air Force Skyborg Award Foresees “Attritable” Unmanned Combat Planes
The U.S. Air Force Skyborg program, creating a low-cost autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle that will partner with manned aircraft to…
Mayflower Autonomous Ship on Shakedown Cruise at Sea
The Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) launched from Plymouth, UK in September on its sea-going shakedown trials. Ocean research non-profit ProMare…
Building On Data
Drone data processing in the construction industry continues to become more integrated and sophisticated.
