The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity, within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, announced that they have selected the winners of the Multi-View Stereo 3D Mapping Challenge. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
Australian UAV Mapping Consolidation
Two Perth-based specialist firms in remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) recently joined forces. C4D Intel, who also specialises in geospatial analysis, has formally announced the acquisition of Airbotix. Continue reading
French National Gendarmerie Orders Novadem NX 70
Novadem will supply France’s National Gendarmerie with the NX70 UAS under a contract announced on 30 November. The company will deliver 19 UAS which will be used by the force for reconnaissance missions. Continue reading
Apple to Use Drones to Improve its Maps Service
Apple Inc. plans to use drones and new indoor navigation features to improve its Maps service and catch longtime leader Google, according to people familiar with the matter. Continue reading
3-D Printed Drone with Embedded Electronics
The electronics were incorporated in the drone during the 3-D printing process which employs Stratasys ULTEMTM 9085 – a high strength, lightweight FDM material certified for use in commercial aircraft. Continue reading
Insitu to use Drones and HoloLens to Fight Forest Fires
Boeing is planning to make fighting forest fires a lot safer for firefighters by using the latest technologies. Developed by their Insitu division, their system use large UAVs controlled via their INEXA Control system aided by Microsoft’s HoloLens. Continue reading
UTA to use UAVs to Inspect Highways, Railroads
Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington will lead a collaborative effort to use unmanned aerial vehicles to inspect highways and railroads remotely and develop guidelines for how to safely complete the task. Continue reading
California Leads in Unauthorized UAS Encounters
California has had more disclosed unauthorized Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) encounters than any other state between October 2015 and September 2016—accounting for 21 percent of the reported encounters nationwide—according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). These encounters continue to pose a direct risk to public safety air assets. Continue reading