Source: Auterion Earlier this month, open source solution provider Auterion announced the release of Skynav Gov – a scalable, handheld ground drone controller to help government agencies streamline their UAS programs. Powered by Auterion Mission Control, Skynav Gov controls drone systems running Auterion Enterprise PX4 or communicating over MAVLink. Skynav Gov …
Read More »The Army is Working on Shape-Shifting Autonomous Drones
Source: U.S. Army A scene depicting dozens of autonomous drones shifting shape while in midflight isn’t from a trailer of the (inevitable) Transformers sequel. It’s a soon-to-be reality for the U.S. Army. Researchers with the U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory and Texas A&M University recently presented findings from a two-year …
Read More »Pix4D announces Stand-Alone Photogrammetry with Cloud Proces…
Pix4D launches stand-alone photogrammetry cloud processing solutions Lausanne, Switzerland, June 9th, 2020: Pix4D, the photogrammetry and drone-mapping industry leader, announces today the release of Pix4Dcloud and Pix4Dcloud Advanced: the new mapping platforms for online surveying workflows and construction site monitoring. These stand-alone cloud products run Pix4D’s photogrammetry algorithms for mapping and modeling reality from images. …
Read More »This Is How The US Navy Shoots Down a Drone (Video)
Here is a short video that shows the USS Portland downing a drone using a on-board laser. This illustrates one of the ways that the US Navy can shoot down a drone (or other things). Maybe something that you do not to be on the wrong side of. As …
Read More »Parrot Will Manufacture Prototype of U.S. Army Short Range R…
U.S. Army photo by Steven Stover, ARCYBER French drone manufacturer Parrot has come a long way from the early days of the drone industry. Having moved from competing with DJI on the consumer front to focusing on the enterprise market, Parrot is now working to stake a claim to the …
Read More »TerraView’s New RangePro X8P Will Pass Drone Bill Standards
Source: TerraView California-based drone startup TerraView recently unveiled a new UAV model designed to fly for more than an hour with a standard sensor payload. The RangePro X8P – Pixhawk will be deployed mostly in the first responder and government-enterprise sectors, according to a TerraView press release. Designed and manufactured …
Read More »Autonomous Drone Platform Resupplies Military Ops
Source: Near Earth Autonomy As emergency aerial missions become increasingly important during times of pandemic, drones are proving their worth, delivering vital cargo to remote or unreachable areas. Pittsburgh-based drone firm Near Earth Autonomy has developed a system that allows military units to safely execute resupply missions with cutting-edge obstacle …
Read More »Research Says Small Drone Market in U.S. Worth 22.55 Billion…
Reprinted with Permission from Fortune Business Insights The market for small drones is projected to reach $22.55 billion by the end of 2026, according to a report recently released by Fortune Business Insights. In a paid analysis study titled “Small Drones Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, by Type (Fixed-Wing, Rotary-Wing, …
Read More »March Madness Comes to Drone Design Contest
file photo March Madness is hitting the drone world as six collegiate teams compete for $35,000 in a drone-design showdown. The ForePoint C3 Challenge is an inaugural competition in which the teams vie for a “final four” phase. The four winning teams will collaborate to design and fabricate an integrated …
Read More »How Drone Swarms May Save Urban Warriors
Courtesy: DARPA In the future of urban warfare, swarms of autonomous drones and ground vehicles will win battles before they even begin. DARPA’s OFFensive Swarm-Enabled Tactics (OFFSET) program recently tested a swarm of 250 unmanned vehicles in a mock city at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center in Mississippi. The …
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