Event 38 Unmanned Systems recently introduced the E400, a fixed-wing VTOL mapping drone with a payload capacity of 3 pounds….
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Direct Georeferencing Speeds Aerial Mapping Imagery for Hurricane Relief
Applanix and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently collaborated to provide critical information to first responders in the…
A New Generation of Uncrewed Surface Vessels Cruises the North Sea from the Netherlands
Fugro’s Blue Essence, an offshore certified uncrewed surface vessel (USV) with an electric remotely operated vehicle (eROV), will begin its…
Seeing the Forest AND the Trees: Drone Self-Navigation at Speed in Complex Environments
Harnessing onboard sensing and computing capabilities to autonomously maneuver at high speed in obstacle-laden environments constitutes the next major hurdle…
For PNT Integration, Timing Is Everything. Inertial Supplies It.
GPS + inertial + camera + LiDAR + baro-altimeter = a very precise measurement, right? Not when the respective sensor…
How to Take the Guesswork Out of BVLOS UAV Mission Planning
Situational awareness and risk assessment are key to UAV mission planning in both dense urban areas and, surprisingly, in open-sky…
Blue Shadow Autonomous Hydrography Vessel
The Fugro Blue Shadow is a 9-meter long uncrewed surface vessel designed to increase data acquisition efficiency and accelerate hydrographic…
senseFly Releases eBee TAC UAS
The new eBee TAC fixed-wing UAS from senseFly is optimized for enhanced tactical mapping. The portable UAS weighs 3.5 pounds…
Multi-Million Dollar Subterranean Challenge for Autonomous Robots Training for Response
Eight teams have qualified for the DARPA Subterranean (SubT) Challenge Systems Competition Final Event. On September 21-23, 2021, the teams’…
senseFly Introduces eBee Geo Fixed-Wing Mapping Drone
senseFly recently launched the eBee Geo, an option for surveyors and GIS professionals who are new to deploying fixed-wing drones…
New OEM Hardware/Software for Direct Georeferencing of Airborne Sensor Data
Applanix and Trimble showcase the Trimble AP+ Air OEM solution for Direct Georeferencing of airborne sensor data at the recent…
Propeller’s UAS Perspective
Rory San Miguel is the CEO of Propeller, a 3D cloud-based visualization and analytics solution, who launched some certitudes about…
Customer experience a focal point for new Topcon training center
Topcon Positioning Group’s new John D. Dice Training Center is set up to meet today’s most advanced training needs, the…
Commercial UAV Expo, September 6-8
Commercial UAV Expo is the world’s leading trade show and conference focusing on the integration and operation of commercial UAS…
German Drone Delivery Company Announces Ambitious African Deal
Since 2017, Wingcopter has defined itself as a manufacturing and service provider specializing in urgent deliveries. In keeping with its…
Ondas Holdings Signs Term Sheet to Acquire Airobotics
Acquisition expected to combine market-leading automated drone platforms. Global reach further positions American Robotics as a leader in the growing…
Zipline Increases Long-range Drone Delivery
Three leading U.S. healthcare organizations—Novant Health, Magellan Rx Management, and Cardinal Health —have begun long-range drone deliveries in North Carolina….
Fugro’s lidar Geo-data supports OPW’s Irish coastal resilience strategies
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has awarded Fugro a contract to acquire, process and publish high-resolution lidar Geo-data of…
ANRA AWARDED CONTRACT TO TEST BVLOS DRONE OPERATIONS
SmartSkies safely integrating unmanned aircraft systems into the National Airspace ANRA Technologies was selected by Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RI&S)…
Atmos integrates Topcon’s hardware and correction services to create an all-in-one surveying solution
Atmos announces a new wide-ranging technical arrangement with Topcon Positioning Group for the supply of Topcon high-end GNSS boards for…
Meteomatics, Swiss Weather Drone Company, Marks 10 Year Anniversary With New Launches and Partnerships
This year marks a decade of excellence for St. Gallen, Switzerland-based Meteomatics, creators of the Meteodrone, the world’s first autonomous…
Draganfly Racing to Test New Drone Technologies
Long-time drone manufacturer Draganfly recently announced a multi-year partnership with the Drone Racing League (DRL), the world’s premier professional drone-racing…
Nocturne Drones Announces Cooperation with Dedrone and Expands Its Portfolio in Drone Defense Systems
Multi-award-winning drone show provider will use the leading solution for airspace security to protect events from unauthorized drones Nocturne Drones,…
AeroVironment Donates Over 100 Quantix Recon Unmanned Aircraft Systems to the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and Territorial Forces
Donation is independent of other AeroVironment systems already being provided to Ukraine by the United States Government Donated Quantix Recon…
Remote ID Meets Airspace Management
Pierce Aerospace, of Indianapolis, announced a partnership with Vigilant Aerospace Systems today to integrate Pierce Aerospace’s Flight Portal Remote ID…
BUSINESS ROUNDUP
Solar lifecycle management software leader Raptor Maps announced on April 13 that it has raises $22 million in Series B…
M3 SYSTEMS and BOREAL SAS, Early Partners in the European Urban Air Mobility CORUS XUAM Project
THE PROJECT The CORUS-XUAM consortium is a large-scale European project, led by SESAR JU and funded under Horizon Europe 2020,…
A2Z Drone Delivery Launches RDS2 Winch and New Cargo Drone
A2Z Drone Delivery recently introduced the second generation of its Rapid Delivery System (RDS), the RDS2. The delivery winch is…
Teledyne FLIR Announces the Neutrino LC CZ 15-300 Demonstrating Rapid MWIR Integration Capability
Latest ITAR-Free Neutrino IS series module offers best-in-industry performance and improved time-to-market for commercial, industrial and defense applications. Teledyne FLIR,…
New Products from Teledyne FLIR
Teledyne FLIR is moving forward with two camera modules that offer high performance in compact packages. Kelly Brodbeck, Teledyne FLIR’s…
Tyto Robotics Releases New Drone Test Stand: The Flight Stand 15/50
Tyto Robotics has officially released the long-anticipated ‘Flight Stand’, the newest piece of equipment in their line of drone test…
New SEA-KIT H-class USV Designed For Ocean Survey
SEA-KIT International recently revealed its new H-class uncrewed surface vessel (USV) for ocean survey, with a design that focuses on…
Trimble Announces New Deployment of Applanix’s POS LV to Enable Broader Autonomy Capabilities for IHI Corporation
Customizable System Provides Robust Positioning Without Added Site Infrastructure Trimble announced today the first deployment of its map-based localization system…
Propeller Aero, Quantum-Systems Partner
Propeller Aero’s site surveying and 3D mapping software is now compatible with the Trinity F90+ drone from Quantum-Systems, streamlining data…
The New Ninox 103 Sub-to-Air Loitering UAS From SpearUAV Launches Underwater
SpearUAV has released the encapsulated Ninox 103 Sub-to-Air loitering UAS, which enables the underwater launch of submarine drones into the…
Event 38 Unmanned Systems Releases E400 Fixed-Wing VTOL Mapping Drone
Event 38 Unmanned Systems recently introduced the E400, a fixed-wing VTOL mapping drone with a payload capacity of 3 pounds….
Transparent Sky Enters Wide Area Motion Imaging Market with First-of-its-Kind Sensor
United States Air Force taps into ability to view live 3D maps of any area Transparent Sky, a company pioneering…
Accelerate Development of Autonomous Vehicle Projects Through New By-wire Platform from Hexagon | AutonomouStuff
Accelerate development of autonomous transit shuttles, last-mile delivery and university R&D programs through new by-wire platform from Hexagon | AutonomouStuff…
Compact Inertial Sensors from Silicon Sensing Vital to Mayflower Autonomous Voyage
Precise motion data from silicon IMUs advises vessel maneuvering Devices also assist measurement of ocean surface The Mayflower Autonomous Ship…
Kollmorgen Partners with Ericsson on 5G Mobile Robot Capabilities
Kollmorgen, of Gothenburg, Sweden, is currently performing 5G tests with Ericsson to explore future mobile robot capabilities. 5G can enable…
Hybrid Drone Project Completed – The HUUVER Drone Flies and Rides
A consortium of 7 partners from the EU has successfully completed the concept of Hybrid UAV-UGV for Efficient Relocation of…
XTEND Brings The Metaverse to the Modern Battlefield
XTEND launches its Next Generation XTENDER tactical sUAS system with resilient indoor-outdoor navigation capability and integrated, proprietary Drone-Teaming technology For…
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…
Five Good Questions: Rob Wertheimer, Melius Research
Rob Wertheimer is a founding partner, director of research and lead analyst for the global machinery sector at Melius Research,…
XPONENTIAL Preview: Industry Perspectives – Part Two
The Futurist, Ryan E. Fitzgerald Intelligent Autonomous Systems Mission Outcome Lead, Naval Program Office, The MITRE Corporation Today, each individual UAS…
XPONENTIAL Preview: Industry Perspectives – Part One
This year, AUVSI has curated some of the unmanned and autonomous industries’ top talent to serve as educational faculty for…
Up Close With… Brian Wynne
The president and CEO of AUVSI will be happy to see you now that XPONENTIAL™ is live from Atlanta. Brian…
HAPS Alliance Growth and Momentum Helps Unlock Potential of the Stratosphere
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace’s Fatema Hamdani and Capgemini’s Rory Mulvey Join Board New Paper “Driving the Potential of the Stratosphere” Spotlights…
Collaboration Thought Leaders – The Builder: Tomislav Žigo
Tomislav Žigo, CTO/Vice President, CLAYCO Over the last seven years, Tomislav Žigo has seen what strong collaborations with drone industry…
Collaboration Thought Leaders – The Advocate: Mary-Caitlin Ray
Mary-Caitlin Ray, Aviation/Business Aviation Lawyer, Crowell & Moring Attorney Mary-Catlin Ray’s take on collaboration is unabashed: “Collaboration in and between…
Collaboration Thought Leaders – The Learner: Jack Elston
Jack Elston, President and CEO, Black Swift Technologies When Jack Elston started Black Swift Technologies in 2011, he’d already been…
