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by Press on (#21MQK)
As the number of choices for drone based photogrammetry continue to grow it becomes increasingly difficult to determine which platform to select. A recent CH2M Hill sponsored fly-off provided a unique opportunity to compare between available platforms, and the resulting analysis reveals significant differences between leading systems. The fly-off provided one of the first glimpses […]
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by Press on (#21MPH)
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, announced today that it can provide a company-owned aircraft to support humanitarian relief efforts. “Angel One,†an aircraft based on the jet-propelled Predator® RPA system owned and operated by GA-ASI, is capable […]
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by Press on (#21MPK)
Portland, Oregon-based Radio Hill Technologies (RHT) is launching the Block 3 Dronebuster hand-held counter-drone detection and jamming system. This is the third generation of the Dronebuster line of hand-held jammers. This model, released on 1 November, includes improved range and reliability over previous models. It has the ability to detect incoming RF signals to […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#21MWR)
A discount for the Xiaomi MiDrone, but remember it did not get off to a great start. Nothing has really changed. GearBest has offered up a discount code if you are still after one. – midrone This code will take the price below $500 to $485. One thing I do like that Xiaomi have built into the system with […]
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by Kirk Greninger on (#21HDM)
This week Autodesk will be hosting Autodesk University in Las Vegas where 3D Robotics will be presenting it’s integrated Autodesk BIMS (Building Information Modeling) solution Site Scan. sUAS News was invited to preview the presentation which included a demo of the functioning system last week which I attended via web. The new commercial Solo has […]
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by Press on (#21HAW)
Ultra hands-on emerging technology hardware accelerator Brinc today announced the launch of Reimagine Drone, the first drone services incubator program based in Barcelona. In partnership with Incubio, a leading big data startup accelerator, the program will serve as a global platform for leveraging the use of commercial drones to unveil a new generation of services and applications disrupting categories […]
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by Press on (#21H9Q)
It’s all about the data. That’s why you bought a drone or robotic platform in the first place – for the data it produces. You want a simple solution that lets you do your job and not have to drag an army of engineers and support staff in the field. Our first really cool product […]
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by Press on (#21DNR)
AgPixel® is offering agronomists the ability to seamlessly integrate high-resolution imagery via the agX Platform®. “AgPixel is excited to release high-resolution imagery through the agX Store,†said Kirk Demuth, Chief Operating Officer for AgPixel. “We understand the pressure agronomists are under to increase yields and reduce inputs. Delivering imagery through agX will help us efficiently […]
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by Press on (#21DMS)
As DJI is growing rapidly in the US market, we are looking for an experienced HR Generalist in our Carson, CA offices to support our ongoing expansion. We plan to double our headcount in the US market in the next 12-18 months. Responsibilities: -Communicates intensively with the global HR team in DJI headquarters in Shenzhen, […]
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by Press on (#21ACJ)
The Ungulate Disease and Damage research project of the National Wildlife Research Center acquires the Aeromapper Talon to test for mapping and precision agriculture Ungulate Disease and Damage research project (USDA APHIS division) has selected the Aeromapper Talon for their research on surveying and mapping agricultural areas that have been damaged by wildlife. Among the […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#21766)
San Francisco-based drone deliveries firm Zipline has raised US$25 million in Series B funding to expand its operations across Africa. The company will soon be making 50-150 emergency flights a day that deliver lifesaving blood to 21 transfusion clinics across the country and has now raised funding to expand its work in Rwanda to other […]
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by Press on (#216JD)
Andrew Tridgell We have just implemented a major upgrade to the ArduPilot sensor drivers for STM32 based boards (PX4v1, Pixhawk, Pixhawk2, PH2Slim, PixRacer and PixhawkMini). The new sensor drivers are a major departure from the previous drivers which used the PX4/Firmware drivers. The new drivers are all “in-tree†drivers, bringing a common driver layer for […]
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by Press on (#216K4)
Aurora Flight Sciences continues to break ground on the development of advanced autonomous capabilities for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) systems. Aurora’s work on the Autonomous Aerial Cargo Utility System (AACUS) program will be leveraged to integrate the company’s Tactical Autonomous Aerial Logistics System (TALOS) on a UH-1H helicopter. The primary goal of the AACUS […]
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by Press on (#21750)
Aerotenna, the leader in radar sensing and SoC flight control technologies for UAVs, has won first prize at the Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) Preliminary Drone Sense & Avoid technology competition held on November 9 in Syracuse, NY. The competition was launched by a partnership between UTM Convention and HiddenGenius.com to demonstrate drone sense and avoid […]
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by Press on (#216N2)
SkyPixel, the world’s largest community dedicated to aerial photography, today released its pick of top 10 aerial photos taken by aerial photographers from around the world. These photos were submitted to the SkyPixel 2016 Photo Contest, and were considered to be some of the best work in 2016 thus far. The contest, which started in […]
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by Press on (#216M4)
CMV50000 features low noise, high frame rate, and high dynamic range; easy-to-design-with sensor excels in automated optical inspection systems, machine vision users and prosumer video applications Premstaetten, Austria — CMOSIS a member of the ams AG (SIX: AMS) group, a leading provider of high-performance sensors and analog ICs, today launched the CMV50000, an industry first […]
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by Press on (#216K2)
Plans to update EU civil aviation safety rules to address emerging risks were amended and approved by Transport and Tourism Committee MEPs on Thursday. The updated EU regulation will also introduce the EU-level requirements for drones, to ensure safety and privacy. “EU aviation safety standards are already high. Even so, the growing use of drones […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#216G5)
Humm smacks of The World Series, you know that thing that the world does not compete in. A tie in with alcohol means that the world champion Luke Bannister is not able to compete on two counts, first his age and then his Britishness. I’m not quite sure why overseas competitors are excluded as the […]
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by Press on (#216F3)
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, today announced the successful first flight of its new Avenger® Extended Range (ER) aircraft, an extended range version of its multi-mission jet-powered Predator® C Avenger which has accumulated over 13,000 flight hours […]
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by Press on (#212YX)
Don Shaw, CEO of Advanced Tactics Inc. (AT), a research and rapid development company in Southern California, today announced that AT has begun production of a new type of autonomous drone system for surveillance and package delivery that can drive like a car and fly like a helicopter – the Autonomous AT Panther Air/Ground Robot […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#212NM)
Is GearBest getting out ahead of any announcements next Tuesday? Phantom 4 for the magical 1 cent less than a thousand anybody? Adam from Gear best just sent me offer codes for Phantom 3 Advanced at $580.99 GBDJ3A Phantom 3 Professional at $725.99 GBDJ3P Phantom 4 for $999.99 GBDJ4 We expected to see the price […]
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by Press on (#212M9)
UAS operators concerned by growing calls for increased regulation can now hold the key to successful self-regulation thanks to operational management system Centrik. Already used by airlines, operators, airports and regulators worldwide, Centrik is now available for UAS operators who seek a robust, high-quality management system built on a firm aviation foundation. David Hunkin, Head […]
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by Press on (#212DM)
Aeryon sUAS have always been easy to use and control, but in certain applications finer positioning control is a requirement. Now, with the Aeryon Joystick Controller, pilots who need it, can have more precise control. Designed to be all-weather and rugged, the Joystick Controller matches the weather-resistant capabilities of the Aeryon sUAS platform and can be […]
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by Press on (#212CK)
Dedrone is pleased to announce that from a pool of more than 5,700 company applications, it was chosen as one of three award winners of Cisco’s 2016 Innovation Grand Challenge. The judging panel announced their decision today during Lisbon’s Web Summit conference, Europe’s largest technology conference with over 50,000 participants. Dedrone, based in [nbsp]San Francisco, […]
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by Press on (#212AA)
Time is ticking down to the Kickstarter release for OBS. We have been getting a lot of questions as to how OBS stacks up against other forms of ground control. Specifically, Propeller Aero Points and a traditional survey system. We think the chart speaks for itself! Stop carrying around ground control targets, expensive survey equipment […]
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by Press on (#21297)
Sky-Drones is introducing SmartAP RTK, this is a perfect addition to the flight controller when positioning precision really matters, it provides centimeter level accuracy. The system is based on the latest UBlox Neo-M8P chipset and is fully integrated across all SmartAP flight controllers and software. Standard telemetry is used to send RTCM corrections via SmartAP […]
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by Press on (#211ZJ)
Aurora recently partnered with OCEARCH, a world-leading marine conservation organization, to provide aerial support locating and tracking great white sharks off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. The Centaur optionally piloted DA-42 aircraft (OPA) flew above the expedition area in a predetermined flight pattern to help scientists onboard the OCEARCH ship target, identify and track the […]
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by Press on (#211YJ)
Fruity Chutes is pleased to announce the availability of the new Hawk CO2 Release valve. The valve is for use with the Peregrine UAV Ballistic Parachute Launcher for Drone and UAV parachute recovery. Gene Engelgau, CEO of Fruity Chutes, says “We have been selling the Peregrine UAV system for some time with the Raptor CO2 […]
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by Press on (#211XF)
The Awards Ceremony was the high point of the closing day at the 14th annual Unmanned Systems Conference held in Edmonton AB late last week. The occasion honoured outstanding contributions made by individuals, organisations and students who display vision, hard work and dedication to the unmanned systems sector. Many deserving members were nominated. The votes […]
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by Press on (#211ZG)
You feel safe as you follow the instructions. You never had an issue with your batteries so far. But even a large brand like Samsung can supply faulty batteries that catch on fire. The batteries you use are for sure larger in size and lithium content, than in a Note 7 and can set a […]
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by Patrick Egan on (#20ZMK)
Honestly, I figured theyd be in by now. AOPA has been talking about unmanned pilots becoming part of their ranks since 2008. HAIs President Matt Zuccaro made waves within his organisation when writing an op-ed about how helicopter pilots would make great UAS pilots. Aviation has been around for a few years and just as […]
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by Press on (#20YS1)
The DartGun is the latest product developed by HAEVIC, a drone developer in South Africa. This robust platform has already proved its resilience in daunting working conditions. Flying for the past two years in DRC agricultural operations. Now HAEVIC crossed the boundary combining the SuperDrone with a unique pneumatic, all aluminium, lightweight gun attached to […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#20YS3)
Fifteen finalists in North East England will pitch for the If We Can You Can Challenge 2016. They will be exhibiting their businesses at The BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art Gateshead on November the 16th, 2016. Meet the finalists, network, be inspired and establish new connections at the event. Drone Ops are a North East based […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#20YBC)
Oulu, Finland- November 8, 2016 – SPECIM Spectral Imaging Ltd. today introduced Specim FX17, the smallest and fastest InGaAs based Near Infrared (900 – 1700 nm) hyperspectral camera designed directly for industrial machine vision market. The new Specim FX17 is an affordable technological enabler for industrial on-line quality control, inspection and process monitoring. It provides […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#20XRJ)
Just sixteen days, that is all it took to undo Nick Woodman’s grand claims. It’s more than a drone, no its not! We learnt quite a bit about the launch, only 2500 units shipped. That’s not many at all in the run up to Christmas. It’s this sort of incident that prompted the recall. Interesting that […]
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by Press on (#20VXY)
Simlat has implemented an advanced integrated UAS Simulator to Altavian. November 8th, 2016 – Simlat delivered an advanced UAS Simulation and Training System for the Altavian Nova UAS platform. Simlat’s Integrated Training Simulator (INTER) was customized and integrated to the Nova’s control station – FLARE. The new INTER-Nova training system is fully integrated and capable […]
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by Press on (#20TJ0)
Brandi Jewett BRYAN, Texas — Pilots with SkySkopes, a national leader in drone flight services, earned the company a passing grade in a recent safety credentialing audit. SkySkopes is one of the first small unmanned aircraft systems companies in the nation to pass the audit, which was created through a collaboration by Lone Star UAS […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#20SHQ)
Just a word out to all the folks that might be thinking of catching lines of voters in America today from the air. Spaceweather shows a chance of GPS interference CHANCE OF STORMS ON NOV. 8TH: Minor G1-class geomagnetic storms are possible later today when a CME is expected to deliver a glancing blow to […]
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by Press on (#20SGJ)
JW Marriott Hotel & Resorts and DJI, the world’s leading drone-maker, today announced a special partnership that will launch the luxury hotel brand’s first Drone Experience Program. The program will provide guests with the opportunity to experiment with DJI’s innovative drone technology. Hotel guests will view the beauty of JW Marriott’s properties through a new […]
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by Press on (#20QW7)
Last week Dutch startup Birds.ai announces that its app will be available on the DroneDeploy App Market, the first drone industry app store. The Birds.ai app identifies, measures, tracks, and reports the status of objects in aerial imagery taken by drones. Because the Birds.ai app learns to track whatever the user directs it to, it […]
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by Press on (#20QFH)
Eos Systems, the developer of PhotoModeler, and Klau Geomatics, the developer of the KG PPK system, announce an integrated and bundled system for high accuracy survey for drones while using minimal or no ground control points. As well, until Nov. 30th, 2016 the product bundle (PhotoModeler UAS and the drone KG PPK unit) is being […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#20PP6)
Just a moment to notice a trend. Twin engined fixed wing platforms are beginning to make a comeback. Perhaps because the limitations of flying wings are being found. Small wings are no doubt the best for hand launched surveys that cover much more ground than a multirotor can. When you scale a flying wing, 2m […]
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by Press on (#20P8A)
The Center for Advanced Aerospace Technologies (FADA-CATEC), the University of Seville, and the GMV Company will attend this prestigious event which will bring together main universities and research centres in the area of robotics worldwide, with participants from the United States, Europe and Asia. The Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC) competition, organized by […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#20NVY)
Spanish built and sharing the look of several others… But a tidy setup. Up to two hours of flight and able to cover an area of 800 hectares. Airframe Material: 100% Advanced composites, Kevlar, Carbon Fiber Wingspan: 300 cm Length: 140 cm Power: Electric Battery: LiPo / Li-ion Engine: Axi Motors Brushless MTOW: 5.000 gr Autopilot […]
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by Press on (#20NEM)
WhiteClouds, a pioneering full-color 3D printing cloud provider, today announced the launch of 3DyourMAP, full-scale colour printed models produced from drone data, available from the drone industry’s first app store, DroneDeploy’s App Market, launched this week. According to PwC, the emerging global market for businesses using drones is expected to top $127 billion by 2020. […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#20NEP)
Spotscale has produced (apparently) the world’s largest 3D city model. The model is of 40 city blocks in a central part of Norrköping, Sweden. Their multi-copter has been flying along every street, façade and roof to photograph all angles possible in a total of 140.000 images in 24-megapixel resolution. Then the imagery is then uploaded […]
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by Press on (#20KC2)
Kongsberg Geospatial, an Ottawa-based developer of real-time, mission-critical, geospatial visualisation software, and AirMap, the leading airspace management platform for drones, announced today that they will be delivering AirMap’s real-time airspace services to users of the Kongsberg Geospatial IRIS UAS situational awareness display. Kongsberg Geospatial has been providing technology for military UAV platforms for over a […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#20J5R)
It is all a matter of scaling. Whilst all the reports I am reading mention Intel very few actually mention the brains behind this task. Intel bought Ascending Technologies earlier this year. As an outsider, it looks like Intel is plotting a steady course into the drone world. Investing in projects that have been successful. […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#20CT4)
Not just flying, but driving and floating as well. Pixhawk 2.1 running Ardupilot software can be used to command all types of autonomous vehicle. Shipping has started from Australia and distributors around the world. Designed by Philip Rowse of ProfiCNC the Pixhawk 2.1 is a tale of two halves. A cube contains an isolated and dampened […]
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NVdrones Releases NVsync, the First Automatic Flight Logging and Reporting App for DroneDeploy Users
by Gary Mortimer on (#20DXC)
NVdrones, a start-up that provides cloud-based software solutions for drone fleet management, today released a pioneering flight data automation app for App Market, the first drone industry app store created by DroneDeploy. “Data automation is the missing piece in streamlining flight operations management,†said Kevin Mukai, co-founder of NVdrones, “NVsync in the App Market enables […]
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