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Evans Incorporated, a provider of Human-Centered consulting solutions, has announced the launch of its comprehensive CAARMA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Solutions Suite. The CAARMA UAS Solutions Suite delivers significant value to users across the aviation industry in its ability to safely and effectively expand the use of UAS within the government and commercial sectors. Continue reading
SimActive Inc. has announced a fully-integrated solution with Tianlifa, a major firm in the Asian surveying market for over 20 years. The partnership results in a high-end mapping product featuring the new China Star drone from Tianlifa and SimActive’s Correlator3D. Continue reading
The US Army and Textron Systems are adding new computer processing power and cyber-hardening technology to the current inventory of ground control stations that operate drones in combat, service officials said. Continue reading
Building on its strategy to drive innovation and adoption for IoT services in high-growth markets, Verizon announced that it has purchased Skyward, a private company based in Portland, Oregon. Skyward brings drone operations management to the Verizon IoT portfolio, simplifying drone operations and management for organizations of any size. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Continue reading 
Dedrone, a security company which developed the world’s first software to detect drones and protect high-value airspace from drone threats, announced that it has secured $15 million for its Series B funding round led by Felicis Ventures and by John Chambers, Executive Chairman of Cisco, who has personally invested in the company.
SimActive Inc., a developer of photogrammetry software, is now offering new Correlator3D license options for medium format cameras and satellite sensors. Users who only require to process such data can now benefit from industry-leading software, at a lower price. Continue reading
Aeryon Labs Inc., and DroneDeploy, a drone data platform, have announced their partnership to deliver integrated UAS solutions to end-users and service providers in the commercial/industrial market. Continue reading
After Rwanda made waves in the news early last year for allegedly being the first country to approve drone delivery, people payed attention. The country, with its rolling hills and one of the fastest growing economies in Central Africa has already established regulations regarding drones and become a vanguard of sorts for the region. Continue reading