Summer 2023 was Earth’s hottest since global records began in 1880, according to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute of Space Studies (GISS) in New York.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & TRENDS
NASA Maps Key Heat Wave Differences in Southern California
Like much of the planet, Southern California is expected to experience more heat waves in the future due to Earth’s changing climate. And some of these will feel increasingly humid, as long-term forecasts call for muggy spells more typically associated with Florida or eastern Texas.
Heat Dome Descends on Central United States
High heat and humidity blanketed many states in the U.S. South, Midwest and Great Plains in late August 2023, when a large area of high pressure and warm air, often referred to as a heat dome, parked over the interior United States.
Portugal Blaze
With Portugal in the grip of a heatwave, a wildfire broke out on Aug. 5, 2023, south of Odemira in the Alentejo region in southern Portugal.
Aeolus: A Historic End to a Trailblazing Mission
Aeolus, ESA’s wind mission, reentered Earth’s atmosphere on July 28, 2023, confirmed by U.S. Space Command.
BUSINESS
Draganfly to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Manufacturing and Production Facility in Saskatoon
Terra Drone Corporation, one of the top drone service providers in the world, has started offering agricultural spraying services in Southeast Asia. The company has scooped up precision agriculture tech from Indonesian startup Avirtech and established a new...
Fugro provides geotechnical expertise for clean fuel project in Louisiana
St. Charles Clean Fuels, LLC (SCCF), a collaboration between Sustainable Fuels Group, LLC, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Energy‑Transition Fund, has contracted with Fugro to provide geotechnical engineering services for an innovative 'blue' ammonia facility...
AGI Releases New Report into Skills Requirement in £Billion Geospatial Sector
London, 21 September 2023 – The Association for Geographic Information (AGI), the UK membership organisation for companies and individuals working in the geospatial sector, has released the results of its first survey of skills. Drawing on feedback from its...
Avineon Earns Parcel Management Specialty
McLean, Virginia – September 20, 2023 – Avineon, Inc. (Avineon), a global provider of digital modernization, spatial intelligence, GIS managed services, and engineering support solutions, is pleased to announce that is has earned the Esri Parcel Management Specialty...
Draganfly’s Commander 3 XL Platform Selected by State Geological Survey
Los Angeles, 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 announce that a State Geological Survey has selected Draganfly's Commander...
Growing data volumes are driving budgets and data strategies, according to annual Ocient survey of 500 data and IT leaders
Enterprise data and IT leaders cite hyperscale data workloads and advancements in AI/ML as key drivers of data strategies in annual Beyond Big Data report CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2023 — Ocient, the leading hyperscale data analytics platform, today announced the...
Skyloom and Satellogic Sign Agreement for Multipath Optical Comms Data Transmission
BROOMFIELD, Colo. & NEW YORK-Skyloom Global Corp., a leader in space-based telecommunications, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), a leader in submeter Earth Observation (“EO”) data and satellite...
German Start-up Rasdaman GmbH and Airbus Defence and Space Team Up on Datacubes
Bremen, September 2023 - German Start-up Rasdaman GmbH and Airbus Defence and Space announce a collaboration towards the next generation of Earth Observation exploitation services, centred around spatio-temporal datacubes, to pave the way for a dynamic version of the...
Esri Canada acquires Ratio.City to help address Canada’s housing crisis
City planners and land developers will benefit from a broader array of GIS software and data solutions for effective urban planning and development TORONTO— Esri Canada, the leading provider of geographic information systems (GIS), today announced its acquisition of...
GAF AG awarded two contracts to assist the Suriname Ministry of Natural Resources
Munich -As part of the Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification (SCSD) Programme being run by the World Bank, GAF AG, an e-GEOS (Telespazio/ASI) company, has been awarded the lead role in two consultancy contracts, with these being "International mining...
Umbra and UP42 Unveil Partnership at World Satellite Business Week, Enhancing Environmental, Asset, and Land Monitoring
Geospatial leaders release a special video to explain the benefits of easier access to high resolution SAR data. PARIS - Umbra, a leader in advanced space radar technology, and UP42, a leading geospatial developer platform and marketplace, made their partnership...
South Shore Utility Adopts ProStar’s Solution to Help Expand Their Market
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- ProStar Holdings Inc., (“ProStar®” or “the Company”) (TSXV: MAPS) (OTCQX: MAPPF) (FSE: 5D00), a world leader in Precision Mapping Solutions®, is pleased to announce that South Shore Utility, an underground utility locate company, has adopted...
Woolpert Awarded USAF Geospatial IT System Support and Management Contract
The 12-month contract will ensure delivery of location intelligence operations for installation and mission support across all Air Force Materiel Command installations. DAYTON, Ohio (Sept. 14, 2023) — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) has...
German Start-up Rasdaman GmbH and Airbus Defence and Space Team Up on Datacubes
Bremen, September 2023 - German Start-up Rasdaman GmbH and Airbus Defence and Space announce a collaboration towards the next generation of Earth Observation exploitation services, centred around spatio-temporal datacubes, to pave the way for a dynamic version of the...
FLEET SPACE TECHNOLOGIES TAKES STRATEGIC STAKE IN THOR ENERGY
EXOSPHERE BY FLEET® technology to drive faster and more sustainable mineral exploration at Alford East Project in South Australia Shared commitment to enabling precise exploration underpinned by Fleet Space taking an equity interest in Thor Energy through share...
PRODUCTS
KP Performance Antennas Launches Advanced Vehicle GPS Antennas
IRVINE, Calif. – KP Performance Antennas, an Infinite Electronics brand and a manufacturer of wireless network antennas, announces the launch of its vehicle GPS antennas designed to redefine accuracy and reliability in automotive applications....
HawkEye 360 Announces RFIQ Product for a Deeper Look at RF Activity Using an Industry-Leading Range of Radio Spectrum
New flexible collection options unlock valuable insight into the RF spectrum for a wide range of mission applications HERNDON, Va.- HawkEye 360 Inc., the world's leading defense technology company for space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, announced...
New Trimble GNSS Receiver with Trimble ProPoint Delivers Survey Precision and Productivity in the Field
Trimble R580 Provides Cost-Effective High-Accuracy Reliable Positioning for Geospatial Applications WESTMINSTER, Colo.—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today the new Trimble® R580 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver, the next generation in its...
Skydio Delivers a Breakthrough for Enterprise Drones with the Launch of Skydio X10
SAN MATEO, Calif.-Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, today announced its latest enterprise drone, the Skydio X10. The Skydio X10 combines new, cutting-edge data capture cameras, unparalleled autonomy, and...
Sitetracker Launches GIS Link to Speed Broadband Deployments Worldwide
MONTCLAIR, N.J.— Sitetracker, the global deployment operations management software provider serving nearly 300 companies, today launched new capabilities to its already market-leading solution designed to help network operators, engineering, and construction companies...
Trimble Launches Cloud-Based Appian Daily Planner to Simplify Complex, Multi-Stop Routing
WESTMINSTER, Colo.—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today Appian Daily Planner, a cloud-based solution for multi-stop, multi-vehicle route optimization that improves asset utilization, on-time deliveries and customer service. Appian Daily Planner delivers a modern...
Launch of the NEXT generation of the world’s first MODULAR LIDAR Connectiv
QUEBEC CITY - Balko Tech is proud to announce the release of the NEXT generation of the world's first modular drone lidar, Connectiv and its e-Connect application. After the release of the e-ONE in 2021, Balko Tech quickly got back to work with its...
3D machine control compatibility option from Leica Geosystems now commercially available for Caterpillar NGH excavators
(Heerbrugg, Switzerland) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the commercial availability of the Leica MC1 3D machine control system with Caterpillar factory-installed NGH sensors. The first customers of this new compatibility option have...
SkyFi Launches Two New Products: Open Data and SkyFi Insights
Austin, TX — SkyFi, a leading provider of Earth observation data, is proud to announce a leap forward in data easification with the simultaneous launch of two transformative products: open data and SkyFi Insights. SkyFi Is The Geospatial Hub For The World With...
Precisely Announces Powerful New 3D Visualization Capabilities in Latest MapInfo Pro Release
Simultaneous 2D and 3D visualization unlocks new levels of location-based context for confident decision-making BURLINGTON, Mass.-Precisely, the global leader in data integrity, today announced the launch of MapInfo Pro v2023 – the latest release of its...
VertiGIS presents: VertiGIS Networks
LONDON -VertiGIS, a leading global provider of spatial asset management solutions is pleased to announce the global launch of its VertiGIS Networks product line following its North American debut in May. Using purpose-built VertiGIS Networks solutions, utilities can...
Precisely Announces Powerful New 3D Visualization Capabilities in Latest MapInfo Pro Release
Simultaneous 2D and 3D visualization unlocks new levels of location-based context for confident decision-making BURLINGTON, Mass.-Precisely, the global leader in data integrity, today announced the launch of MapInfo Pro v2023 – the latest release of its popular...
MentorAPM Expands GIS Compatibility with MapViews Software Upgrade
Official launch and live demo will take place at WEFTEC PHOENIX, Ariz. (Sept. 13, 2023) – Leading-edge intelligent asset management software solution MentorAPM™ today announced the latest improvements to its ESRI GIS integration capabilities with...
Hexagon releases Power Portfolio 2023
Major upgrades deliver powerful new 3D data tools (HUNTSVILLE, Ala., 14 Sept. 2023) – Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division announced the launch of Power Portfolio 2023, the latest version of its leading GIS, remote sensing,...
Golden Software Expands 3D Subsurface Visualization Capabilities in Latest Surfer® Surface Mapping Package
Golden Surfer ClippingPane: Peer inside your model using clipping planes.(Image) GOLDEN, Colorado, 13 September 2023 – Golden Software continues to expand the 3D subsurface data visualization functionality in its Surfer surface mapping package. The...
PEOPLE AND EVENTS
Dr. Todd E. Humphreys Receives Kepler Award
The Institute of Navigation recognizes Dr. Todd E. Humphreys with prestigious Johannes Kepler Award at the ION GNSS+ 2023 Conference Manassas Virginia - The Institute of Navigation’s (ION) Satellite Division awarded Dr. Todd E. Humphreys its Johannes Kepler...
WGIC Announces Appointment of Aaron Addison as Executive Director
The Hague, The Netherlands: The World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Addison as its next Executive Director. Aaron, who presently serves as WGIC’s Deputy Director, will step into the new role from November 1,...
SBQuantum to Test Quantum Magnetometer in Space in Final Phase of MagQuest Challenge – Map Earth’s Magnetic Field
SBQuantum, the first company developing diamond quantum magnetometers capable of providing vector measurements of both the amplitude and the orientation of Earth's magnetic field, today announces it has been selected as a participant in the final phases of the...
Companies Set to Pitch to Panel of Investors at UAS Summit & Expo
Produced by UAS Magazine, the UAS Summit will provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of the current state of the unmanned aircraft systems industry. Grand Forks, ND – (9/21/23) – UAS Magazine in partnership with the UAS Angel Network and the Grand Forks...
The 4th International Drone Show Competition: Highlighting New Tech, New Techniques
The 4th International Drone Show Competition organized by drone show pioneers SPH Engineering is now open for applications. The competition features participants from all over the world and is intended to highlight key innovators in drone show technology....
Calling All Drone Show Innovators: The 4th International Drone Show Competition is open for applications
(Riga, Latvia) - The 4th International Drone Show Competition, an annual celebration of innovation in drone shows, is now open for participants from all over the world, including drone show providers, tech teams, designers, vendors, event and marketing agencies, light...
Sultanate of Oman partners with Euroconsult to launch Middle East Space Conference
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of Oman will host the inaugural Conference on January 8th, 2024, welcoming leading space executives from government agencies and private sector companies around the world. Paris [SHSAS1] ,...
Calling All Drone Show Innovators: The 4th International Drone Show Competition is open for applications
Check out the video to experience the 4th Drone Show Competition in Action! September 18, 2023 (Riga, Latvia) - The 4th International Drone Show Competition, an annual celebration of innovation in drone shows, is now open for participants...
EagleView Announces Organizational Changes, New Executive Leadership Team
Rochester, NY- Eagle View Technologies, Inc, the leading aerial imagery and insights company, today announces changes to its executive leadership team. Four months ago, the company’s new CEO Piers Dormeyer stepped into his role, and this announcement signals...
Commercial UAV Expo 2023 reports largest ever exhibit hall floor and continued attendee growth from around the world
Commercial drone event hosted 3,449 UAS professionals and featured an expanded exhibit hall floor Portland, Maine – USA– Commercial drone professionals gathered last week for Commercial UAV Expo 2023, held September 5-7, 2023, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. The...
Diamondback Land Surveying Team Introduces Get Kids into Survey Program to American Grade School Students
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA - Get Kids Into Survey, the UK-based STEM education project, has partnered with Las Vegas-based Diamondback Land Surveying to inspire and educate the next generation of American surveyors and geospatial professionals. Get Kids Into...
Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions, ANRA Technologies, and FlyBase win “Pitch the Press” at Commercial UAV Expo 2023
Top products and solutions were selected by a group of leading UAV industry journalists Las Vegas, NV, September 6, 2023 – ANRA Technologies, FlytBase, and Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions (AVSS) were selected as the three winners in the annual “Pitch the Press”...
ParaZero to Showcase its Leading Safety Systems for Commercial Drones at the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas
Tel Aviv, Israel - ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PRZO) (“ParaZero”), an aerospace company focused on drone safety systems for commercial drones and urban air mobility aircraft, announces its participation in the upcoming Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada,...
Draganfly to Host Draganflyer Xperience: First Responder User Conference at Draganfly’s Joint A.I.R Center in Texas
Over two days, Draganfly will host over 30 prominent agencies and customers, providing live drone demonstrations, hands-on flying, partner presentations & use case scenario workshops. Spring Bank, TX. - Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8A)...
AgEagle Chairman and CEO to Be Featured Speaker at Commercial UAV Expo 2023 This Week in Las Vegas
WICHITA, Kan. AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE American: UAVS) (“AgEagle” or the “Company”), an industry-leading provider of full stack flight hardware, sensors and software for commercial and government use, today announced that the Company’s Chairman and...
