SimActive Inc., a developer of photogrammetry software, has announced multiple sales of Correlator3D™ UAV licenses across the world. The new customers are based in North, Central and South America as well as Europe, Asia and Australia. The product is used for aerial triangulation and generation of DSMs, DTMs and orthomosaics from consumer-grade cameras. Continue reading
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Aeryon Labs Introduces Map Edition Bundles
Aeryon Labs has introduced Map Edition bundles for Aeryon small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This new bundled option, available for both the Aeryon Scout and Aeryon SkyRanger, is designed for any application that requires survey-grade accuracy orthomosaics, Digital Surface Models (DSMs) and point clouds from aerial or oblique imagery – and seamless integration with GIS, CAD, and traditional photogrammetry software. Continue reading
FLIR Systems Introduces Low Cost Micro Thermal Imaging Camera Core
FLIR Systems, Inc. has announced the release of the new FLIR Lepton thermal imaging camera core. Lepton utilizes innovative technology, high volume manufacturing techniques, and commercial scale to deliver a price point that is an order of magnitude below current thermal camera cores. Continue reading
Photo Service Cooliris Brings Real-Time UAS Photos to User Groups
US-based photo service Cooliris wants to bring dramatic aerial photos instantaneously into the hands of consumers via private groups so users can share them on their iPhones or iPads. Cooliris has announced a partnership with UAS manufacturer Aibotix, becoming the first consumer photo application to integrate with UAS. Continue reading
UAS Aerobatics – a Creative Solution for Taking Oblique Images
senseFly releases its patent-pending technology for oblique images to enable its fixed-wing mapping UAS to take extraordinary images without the use of a gimbal. Continue reading
Successful Flight Trials for Selex Es Sage Esm System on Schiebel Camcopter S-100
Schiebel and Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, have successfully integrated and flown the SAGE electronic warfare system on an unmanned air system for the first time. On 12th December 2013 the system flew on-board a Schiebel CAMCOPTERS-100 UAS. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman to Operate Man-Hunting Radar for Unmanned Aircraft Operations in Afghanistan
Airborne radar experts at the Northrop Grumman Corp. Electronic Systems segment in Linthicum, Md., will continue to operate and support a system designed to detect and follow people traveling on foot, as well as moving land vehicles, under terms of a $65.3 million contract modification. Continue reading
Simplex Mapping Solutions Launches CaMundo Camera System
Israeli start-up Simplex Mapping Solutions has developed the CaMundo camera system -a new miniature collection system that implements a unique technology concept. Weighing only 6kg, the system is able to collect up to 146mp across track and 24,400 unique pixels across track. The system can to be installed on medium size UAS as well as on any light aircraft, even with no shooting hole and helicopters . Continue reading