Dallas, TX – April 18, 2017 – Octopus ISR Systems, a division of UAV Factory Ltd., announced that it has…
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Apple to Test Autonomous Vehicles in California
After several months of industry speculation, Apple has been granted a permit to test autonomous vehicles on California’s highways. Last…
Hertz Ready for Autonomous Vehicles
While plugging his company’s new partnership with SAP, Nokia and others, Rob Moore, Hertz Chief Technology Officer, said his company…
Lear Selected by Wyoming DoT for Connected Vehicle Pilot Program
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is beginning a connected vehicle pilot program, and announced on March 20 that it…
Canadian UAVs and Lockheed Martin complete first BVLOS pipeline, well site and power line inspections
Canadian UAVs and Lockheed Martin CDL Systems recently completed the first Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) pipeline, well site…
Airobotics becomes first company granted authorization to fly UAS without a pilot
Airobotics recently became the first company with authorization to fly an unamend aircraft system (UAS) without a pilot. The certification…
Sky-Futures and Bristow Group Conduct Interoperability Test Between a UAS and a Helicopter
Sky-Futures and Bristow Group recently conducted their first interoperability test between a helicopter and an unmanned aircraft system (UAS). The…
Kespry Forms Alliance with John Deere
John Deere Construction & Forestry dealers will now provide the Kespry Aerial Intelligence System to their customers.
SBG Systems launches Ekinox 2 Series of Inertial Sensors
SBG Systems recently launched the Ekinox 2 Series, the company’s new generation of inertial sensors designed for industrial-grade vehicle navigation,…
Seatronics and WFS Technologies demonstrate UAS-to-ROV wireless communications
WFS Technologies and Seatronics, an Acteon company, recently demonstrated Drone-to-ROV wireless communications during a Subsea Internet of Things event in…
Drone Safety: Evaluating Injury Risk
While operators do their best to safely fly their drones, there’s always a chance the systems might crash—and that could…
Ocean View: Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV’s) for Everyone
A new class of small remotely operated vehicles (ROV’s) promises to open the world’s waters to personal exploration and collective environmental monitoring.
The New Nightwatchmen: Drones for Security
Drones have served as eyes in the sky above battlefields for years. Now companies are developing security drones to serve…
Unmanned Trucking Industry Developing
The recent announcement that Omnitracs Partners plans to work with Peloton Technology signals the intent of large companies to gain…
Washington View: ACAT Tackles a Full Menu of Autonomous Technology
The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched the Advisory Committee on Automation in Transportation (ACAT) to give expert advice on regulating driverless cars.
Intel’s $15.3 Billion Mobileye Deal Signals Autonomous Vehicle Dominance
Intel’s decision Monday to buy Israel-based Mobileye for $15.3 billion shakes up the autonomous vehicle industry.
Drones and First Responders: Help From Above
More and more first responders are turning to drones during search and rescue missions.
