The XQ-58A Valkyrie demonstrator, a long-range, high subsonic UAV completed its inaugural flight March 5, 2019, at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona. (Phodto: U.S. Defense Department)

Sanctions, security and drones that fight

July 17, 2019

With tariffs, trade wars and sanctions ruling the day, how is a self-respecting UAS manufacturer supposed to make […]

This article is tagged with 3D Robotics, DJI, drone, Kratos, Tony Murfin, U.S. Air Force, UAS manufacturer, UAV, Valkyrie, XQ-58A and posted in OEM, Opinions

Raytheon, AirMap work on integrating drones into national airspace

July 3, 2019

Raytheon Company has signed a strategic agreement with AirMap, an airspace intelligence platform for drones, to collaborate on […]

This article is tagged with AirMap, commercial UAV, drone, national airspace, Raytheon, Raytheon Company, UAS, UAV and posted in Featured Stories, Latest News, Transportation, UAV/UGV

The Fortem DroneHunter intercept drone. (Photo: Fortem)

Exploring, once again, the brave new world of UAVs

June 19, 2019

Welcome to Part 2 of our coverage of the mammoth AUVSI Xponential 2019 show in Chicago, which drew […]

This article is tagged with AUVSI Xponential 2019, aviation, drone, NovAtel, Septentrio, UAS, UAV, Xponential 2019 and posted in Opinions, UAV/UGV

The RealSense camera uses two fisheye lenses and an IMU to construct location awareness. (Photo: Intel)

Two little eyes that can see and navigate

June 7, 2019

The Intel RealSense Tracking Camera T265, designed for positioning and maneuvering mobile robots and other portable systems, includes […]

This article is tagged with 3D camera, autonomous vehicle, D435i, depth camera, drone, IMU, inertial measurement unit, Intel, PNT Roundup, RealSense, T265, UAV and posted in From the Magazine, Latest News, Transportation, UAV/UGV

SoftBank goes hard on autonomous positioning in Japan

June 6, 2019

SoftBank plans to introduce a centimeter-accurate, real-time satnav-based positioning service, specifically using Japan’s Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS), to […]

This article is tagged with auto navigation, automotive, autonomous driving, connected car, construction, drone, positioning service, Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, QZSS, RTK, SoftBank and posted in Featured Stories, Latest News, Machine Control/Ag, Transportation, UAV/UGV

2019 Aquatic Airshow participants at Androscoggin River in Auburn, Maine, on May 1. (Photo: Mario Martin-Alciati, USGS)

USGS, scientists test drone-based river analysis

June 4, 2019

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and independent scientists gathered this month in Auburn, Maine, to evaluate the use […]

This article is tagged with drone, PIX4D, Qassim Abdullah, rivers, streams, UAV, USGS, Woolpert and posted in Latest News, Mapping, UAV/UGV

SPAR 3D Expo & Conference

May 21, 2019

SPAR 3D Expo & Conference, which will take place in collaboration with the AEC Next Technology Expo + […]

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Auterion enables Impossible Aerospace to launch new US-1 drone for first responders

May 10, 2019

Auterion and Impossible Aerospace are collaborating to bring to market the US-1 UAV, which has a two-hour flight time. Auterion […]

This article is tagged with Auterion, drone, Enterprise PX4, Impossible Aerospace, open source, police, public safety, UAV, US-1, US-1 UAV and posted in Defense, Latest News, UAV/UGV

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