Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) confirmed that six radio frequency geolocation microsatellites developed for HawkEye 360 of Herndon, Va., successfully communicated with ground control.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & TRENDS
How to Watch Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse with NASA from Anywhere
On April 8, 2024, most of North America will have the chance to see the Moon pass in front of the Sun during a solar eclipse.
Lidar Sensors Help Complete NOAA’s Great Lakes Coastal Mapping Project
Tetra Tech Inc. used a Teledyne Optech CZMIL SuperNova Topobathymetric lidar system to successfully complete a project for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to update all its bathymetric maps in the Great Lakes region, which includes refined maps of the marine ecology.
NASA Signs Agreement with Nikon to Develop Lunar Artemis Camera
When NASA sends astronauts to the South Pole region of the Moon for the first time with its Artemis campaign, they will capture photos with a handheld camera to help advance scientific research and discovery for the benefit of all.
Eye of Quebec Seen from Space
Manicougan Crater seen from the International Space Station on Feb. 5 2024, by ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen.
BUSINESS
Draganfly, Doodle Labs, and UXV Technologies Collaborate to Enhance UAV Communication Solutions
Innovative Collaboration Between Draganfly, Doodle Labs, and UXV Technologies Sets New Standards for UAV Operations San Diego, CA.- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8A) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions...
Lynred wins Sentinel-2 NG mission pre-development contract to design advanced multispectral infrared detector
Design of new high-resolution imaging device to meet European Space Agency’s requirements for improved performance in next-generation satellite mission for land monitoring and emergency management Grenoble, France – Lynred, a leading global provider of...
Septentrio expands UAV ecosystem for reliable GNSS positioning
Robust high-accuracy RTK positioning is now easily accessible to drone integrators thanks to Septentrio’s multiple partners Septentrio, a leader in high-precision GNSS* positioning solutions, is closely working with several major drone solutions providers including...
New American-Made Lightweight Professional Drone for Inspections and ISR
MISSOULA, Mont.- American drone maker Skyfish will unveil Osprey -- at Xponential Booth #4350 -- a new survey-grade, enterprise drone that fits in a backpack. Purpose built for infrastructure inspection and ISR, Osprey supports best-in-class, compact third-party...
Carahsoft and Arcadus Partner to Bring Digital Twins and 3D Spatial Data Solutions to Government Agencies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. and RESTON, Va.- Arcadus, a technology leader in the digital twin/3D spatial data market serving the Public Sector, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a strategic partnership. Under the...
Drone Nerds Partners with Anzu Robotics as New Drone Manufacturer Enters Market
Fort Lauderdale, FL- Drone Nerds, a leading consumer and enterprise drone solutions provider, has officially announced a strategic partnership with the newest drone manufacturer to join the industry, Anzu Robotics. Recently emerged in the drone industry, Anzu Robotics...
e-GEOS to lead the consortium for the supply of geospatial products for the Copernicus Security Service component on Support to EU External Actions (SESA)
Rome- e-GEOS, a Telespazio (80%) / Italian Space Agency (20%) company, has been awarded by the European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) for the renewal of the supply of geospatial products for the Copernicus Security Service component on Support to EU External and...
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
FAA-Designated Test Site and Leaders to Join Presentations at AUVSI XPONENTIAL GRAND FORKS, North Dakota – Known for results and innovation, the Northern Plains UAS Test Site marks its 10th anniversary this year. The Federal Aviation Administration-designated...
Euroconsult And Spacetec Partners Merge To Form Novaspace – The Global Leading Consulting Firm In The Space Sector
Euroconsult and SpaceTec Partners are merging to create a new company, Novaspace. The two companies that have a combined 60 years of experience in covering the space sector will aim to create a strong combined company in the areas of market...
HyLight raises €3.7 million ($4 million) to decarbonize aerial inspection with its hydrogen-powered airship drone
Paris (France), April 15, 2024 - A revolution in aerial photography is underway. HyLight, the pioneer of aerial inspection using hydrogen airship drones, today announced a fundraising of 3.7 million euros ($4 million) from VCs and business angels including Y...
Exolaunch signs HawkEye 360 to a multi-mission launch agreement
The first launch under this occurred on Sunday, April 7th., from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A via SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Using Exolaunch’s proprietary, flight-proven, CarboNIX separation systems, the company successfully...
SkyFi Announces Partnership with True Elements to Integrate Advanced Water Intelligence into its Platform
NAPLES, Fla. - SkyFi, a marketplace for Earth observation data and analytics, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with True Elements, a pioneering Water Intelligence company providing water data analytics and forecasting. True Elements' state-of-the-art...
Strategic Agreements Integrate Topcon Technology Into Solutions From Bentley Systems and Worldsensing
LIVERMORE, Calif.- Topcon Positioning Systems has announced strategic agreements with Bentley Systems and Worldsensing to integrate its advanced GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) technology into the companies’ innovative software and...
GBT Technologies Adapts Pioneering Apollo Technology for Next-Generation Counter-Drone System
SAN DIEGO - GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (the “Company”) has recently announced the use in a testing scenario of its innovative Apollo computer vision technology for a Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) application. VisionWave Technologies, Inc., which...
NYPA Granted FAA Waiver Allowing Drone Operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight
Expanded Drone Capabilities Will Allow for Low-Risk Asset Monitorization and Inspection WHITE PLAINS—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced that it will be expanding its drone capabilities as part of the asset monitorization and inspection of its electric...
PRODUCTS
ModalAIⓇ Launches Next Generation Starling 2 and Starling 2 Max NDAA-Compliant Development Drones
SAN DIEGO - ModalAI, Inc. today announced Starling 2 and Starling 2 Max, the latest iterations of their popular VOXL 2 development drone, now refreshed and compliant with NDAA regulations. These new designs feature upgraded image sensor suites for reliable indoor...
Underdots – intuitive point-cloud visualization of ground penetrating radar (GPR) data
Reveal, the world’s leading underground utility data management company, is launching a new Data as a Service product called Underdots, which massively speeds up the analysis of ground penetrating radar data for utility locators. Underdots creates an intuitive,...
Terran Orbital’s Tyvak International Centauri-6 Satellite Successfully Deployed into Orbit
TURIN, Italy - Tyvak International SRL (“Tyvak International”), a Torino, Italy-based subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) and a leading European provider of nano and microsatellites, announced the successful launch of Fleet Space Technologies’...
Overture Maps Foundation Releases Beta of Its First Open Map Dataset
Production-ready 1.0 version expected to unleash untold mapping services and product innovations SAN FRANCISCO - The Overture Maps Foundation (Overture), a collaborative effort to enable current and next-generation interoperable open map services and...
ideaForge introduces breakthrough Border Protection and Public Safety solutions for the US market
Tackling security and Public Safety Challenges across the United States SAN DIEGO - ideaForge Technology Inc. (a subsidiary of ideaForge Technology Limited), a leading global drone technology and manufacturing company, announces the launch of new innovative...
RouteSmart Technologies Launches Innovative Solution to Help Waste Collection Firms Service Alleys
COLUMBIA, Md.-RouteSmart Technologies, a leader in route planning and optimization solutions, has released a new suite of tools designed to enhance waste management services for clients who collect garbage and recycling in alleyways. This innovative feature in...
Virtual Surveyor Adds Planimetric Survey Functionality to Latest Release of Smart Drone Surveying Software
Faster Overall Workflow AARSCHOT, Belgium – Virtual Surveyor has enhanced its popular smart drone surveying software with new planimetric survey capabilities. In addition to multiple performance modifications, Virtual Surveyor version 9.5 now enables users to...
Quanergy Launches Next-Generation 3D LiDAR Solutions with Introduction of New Q-Track HD and Q-Track Dome
LAS VEGAS - Quanergy, a leading provider of 3D LiDAR technology for physical security and business intelligence applications, is showcasing two new additions to its portfolio of 3D LiDAR solutions here at ISC West 2024 in booth 32057. The new Q-Track HD and Q-Track...
Teledyne to showcase its advanced UAV and camera technology at XPONENTIAL 2024
Waterloo, CANADA, April 9, 2024 – Teledyne will feature their latest products and solutions at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2024 taking place April 22- 25, 2024, in San Diego, California. Visitors to the Teledyne booth #3325 can expect innovative solutions for unmanned systems...
Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) Confirms Successful Deployment of HawkEye 360 Microsatellite Clusters 8 and 9
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, 8 April 2024 – Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) confirmed that six radio frequency geolocation microsatellites developed for HawkEye 360 of Herndon, Va., have successfully communicated with ground control. The HawkEye 360 Cluster 8 and 9...
NV5 Acquires GIS Solutions, Inc, Enhances Geospatial Application Development and Cloud Services for Departments of Transportation
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.- NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “NV5”) (Nasdaq: NVEE), a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire GIS Solutions, Inc. (“GIS Solutions”), a full range...
Skydweller Aero completes world’s first successful unmanned/uncrewed flight of large scale solar-powered aircraft in the United States
KILN, Miss.- Skydweller, an uncrewed solar-powered aircraft which has a wingspan greater than a 747 and leaves zero carbon footprint, just completed the world's first successful autonomous/unmanned/uncrewed flight of a large solar-powered aircraft, taking off, flying...
SPH Engineering presents Drone Show Software 4.3, elevating Drone Shows to new heights
Riga, Latvia – SPH Engineering, a global expert in drone technology development, is thrilled to announce the release of its latest Drone Show Software update, version 4.3. This update introduces cutting-edge features to streamline preflight processes, enhance map...
MileMaker, Powered by Rand McNally, Expands Developer Offering With New Map Software Development Kit
The new SDK allows companies to embed MileMaker’s superior mapping functionalities into their proprietary web applications for a customized experience. CHICAGO – MileMaker, a leading provider of commercial transportation routing, mileage, and rating software, today...
Esri Releases New Book Designed to Improve Efficiency of Mobile Work
GIS How-To Makes Work in the Field More Productive with Data, Workflows, and Exercises REDLANDS, Calif.—March 21, 2024—A biologist in a rainforest making observations on indigenous frogs, an engineer maintaining utility equipment, and a citizen scientist taking water...
PEOPLE AND EVENTS
AGI Awards for Excellence to be Announced at GEO Business
London, 23 April 2024 – The Association for Geographic Information (AGI), the membership group for organisations and individuals working in the geospatial sector, will present its Awards for Excellence at the UK’s largest geospatial event GEO Business. Working with...
7 things to see at GEO Business
GEO Business, the UK's largest geospatial event, returns to ExCeL London on 5-6 June 2024. GEO Business is a platform for you to connect with the geospatial community and unlock the potential of geospatial innovation. This free-to-attend expo acts as...
Draganfly to Showcase Cutting-Edge Drone Technologies at XPONENTIAL 2024 in San Diego
Draganfly to Speak at Law-Tech Connect™ Panel During AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2024 San Diego, CA.- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8A) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer is pleased to...
Commercial UAV Expo Announces 300+ Global Organizations Support for its Tenth Edition.
Support continues to grow as Commercial UAV Expo celebrates its tenth edition of the tradeshow and conference. PORTLAND, MAINE – Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, has announced a massive list of more...
Teledyne brings its newest sensing solutions to SPIE’s Defense and Commercial Sensing exhibition
Presentations to shine light on Teledyne’s wide technology developments Trenton, New Jersey, USA – Teledyne will showcase their array of products and solutions at SPIE’s Defense and Commercial Sensing exhibition taking place April 23-25 at the Gaylord Convention...
Woolpert Hires Accomplished Business Development Leader William Marbell as Geospatial Program Director
Marbell will lead Woolpert’s geospatial business development strategy and expansion throughout Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. DENVER — Woolpert has hired Geospatial Program Director William Marbell to support its strategic business development and expand...
Teledyne to showcase its advanced UAV and camera technology at XPONENTIAL 2024
Waterloo, CANADA, April 9, 2024 – Teledyne will feature their latest products and solutions at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2024 taking place April 22- 25, 2024, in San Diego, California. Visitors to the Teledyne booth #3325 can expect innovative solutions for unmanned systems...
Tomaž Petek elected President of EuroGeographics
Tomaž Petek, General Manager, Surveying and Mapping Authority of the Republic of Slovenia, was elected President of EuroGeographics at the not-for-profit Association’s 2024 General Assembly. He succeeds Colin Bray, Tailte Éireann, who has held the position since...
Space Workforce 2030 Names New Executive Director in Landmark Partnership
Melanie Stricklan to Spearhead Space Talent Initiative Colorado Springs, Colo.- Space Foundation and Space Workforce 2030 are proud to announce the appointment of Melanie Stricklan as the inaugural Executive Director of Space Workforce 2030, a first-of-its-kind...
HawkEye 360 Announces the Crucial Role of its Advisory Board Class of 2024
HERNDON, Va.- HawkEye 360 Inc., the world's leading defense technology company for space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, announced its new members of the Advisory Board, forming the Class of 2024 today. Retired Generals, Gen. David D. Thompson, and Lt....
Commercial UAV Expo Announces 2024 Advisory Board
Commercial UAS industry leaders will provide guidance for the landmark 10th edition by serving on Commercial UAV Expo Advisory Board Portland, Maine – Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have...
Early Registration Opens for 2024 International Space Station Research and Development Conference in Boston
BOSTON (MA) – This July, the 13th annual International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC) returns to Boston, where leaders from the commercial sector, U.S. government agencies, and academic communities will assemble to highlight...
Ommatidia LiDAR Welcomes Frank Petznick as Independent Advisor to Propel Next-Generation LiDAR Innovations
MADRID - Ommatidia LiDAR, a leading innovator in Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology, is pleased to announce the addition of Frank Petznick as an Independent Director. With a distinguished career in technology and innovation in the automotive industry,...
ESP Logistics Technology (“ESP”) Receives Esri’s Analytics Award at the Esri Partner Conference for Exceptional Achievement
LOS ANGELES - ESP received the Analytics Award at the 2024 Esri Partner Conference (EPC) held March 10–11, 2024, in Palm Springs, CA. This award was presented to ESP for innovation with analytics or AI for solutions, content, or services offerings. ESP, a software...
GeoComm Receives Esri’s GIS for Good Award at Esri Partner Conference for Exceptional Achievement
GeoComm received Esri's GIS for Good award at the 2024 Esri Partner Conference (EPC). This award was presented to GeoComm for compelling use of Esri technology to make an impact on current issues around the world, such as sustainable development, climate change,...