Category Archives: Electronic Sub-Systems

Flight Testing Autonomous Detect and Avoid Technology for Drones

Iris Automation operates a CubCrafters XCub as a target during its Casia flight tests, fitted with tundra tires so it can land on the Nevada desert

Iris Automation’s Casia detect and avoid computer vision system is a leading candidate for equipping drones to avoid other aircraft. The system, which uses off-the-shelf cameras, has been extensively flight tested during the last three years.  Continue reading

Becker Avionics Partners with Iris Automation

 

Becker Avionics, a 65 year globally-renowned aviation industry supplier that works with the top 20 Aerospace OEMs, and commercial drone safety innovator, Iris Automation, have entered into a strategic partnership to increase the situational awareness of general aviation pilots and advance uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) safety. Continue reading

Pipistrel Selects Honeywell’s New Small UAV SATCOM System for All Unmanned Aircraft Platforms

A Honeywell breakthrough in compact satellite communications technology will bring the safety, connectivity and efficiency trusted for decades by airplane manufacturers and airlines to three of Pipistrel‘s exciting new aircraft, including the fixed-wing Surveyor and both unmanned Nuuva platforms, the V300 and smaller V20. Continue reading