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Skycatch GNSS base station processes drone data in the field

October 30, 2018 - By

Skycatch has announced an on-premise data processing and GNSS base station, the Skycatch Edge1, manufactured in partnership with DJI and now available worldwide. Tested and optimized for the Skycatch Explore1 and DJI Phantom 4 RTK drones, the self-positioning Edge1 allows commercial drone users the ability to process and receive data without the need for internet or cellular connectivity, the company... read more

FAA restricts drones near DOD and USCG ships, subs

October 30, 2018 - By

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued more drone flight restrictions — this time, near U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard vessels operating in the vicinity of Naval Base Kitsap, Washington, and Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. Drone operations are required to maintain a distance of at least 3,000 feet laterally and 1,000 feet vertically from the ships and... read more

Teledyne helps build new generation of atomic clocks

October 30, 2018 - By

As a member of the European Quantum Technologies Flagship, Teledyne e2v will collaborate with a team of science and industry experts on the iqClock project to commercialize high-precision atomic clocks. This is one of the first of 20 projects being funded by the European Commission. According to Teledyne e2v, clocks are a critical component of modern society, especially in scientific... read more

Fujitsu low-power GNSS module aimed at consumer devices

October 30, 2018 - By

The MSB1054 multi-receiver module requires no external components and has built-in Flash memory, meeting needs of smartwatches, fitness trackers, logistics and navigation. Fujitsu Electronics Europe (FEEU) is expanding its ultra-low power portfolio to include a multi-receiver GNSS module: the MSB1054. The ability to receive signals from several satellite systems significantly reduces the time to first fix, providing for faster and more... read more

STMicroelectronics offers connected-car automotive MCU

October 30, 2018 - By

New connected-car automotive microcontroller (MCU) enables secure remote updates and high-speed in-vehicle networking. STMicroelectronics (ST) has launched a new flagship SPC58 H Line as part of its Chorus series of automotive microcontrollers (MCUs). The new line can run multiple applications concurrently to allow more flexible and cost-effective vehicle electronics architectures. The SPC58 H line has three high-performance processor cores, more... read more

DroneNode designed to protect outdoor events from UAVs

October 30, 2018 - By

DroneShield has launched DroneNode in response to end-user requirements. DroneNode is an evolution of the company’s DroneCannon product. It is a portable, compact and inconspicuous counter-drone jamming device that law enforcement can use at large outdoor events without raising public concern. DroneNode comes in a portable case approximately 50 x 50 centimeters square. It can be set up in seconds... read more

Kespry, DJI offer stockpile measurement solution for mining

October 30, 2018 - By

Kespry and DJI are partnering to offer the DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone as part of the Kespry stockpile measurement solution for mining and aggregates companies. The solution delivers the Kespry autonomous flight and aerial intelligence experience for stockpile measurement using a DJI drone. It enables large aggregates and mining companies to standardize and capture stockpile data across all their... read more

Spaceopal launches NAVCAST precise point positioning service

October 30, 2018 - By

Spaceopal has launched NAVCAST, a GNSS precise point positioning (PPP) service featuring high-accuracy positioning enhancement for end users worldwide. NAVCAST aims to actively support and to accelerate widespread adoption of Galileo. NAVCAST provides Galileo and GPS real time orbit and clock corrections based on an algorithm RETICLE (REal-TIme CLock Estimation), developed by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR e.V.). Galileo and... read more