China's largest, self-developed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) made its maiden flight in Gansu province on Aug. 31, 2015. The drone’s first flight lasted about 20 minutes, although it can reportedly stay in the air for more than 30 hours.
The Data Farmers' Almanac
A NASA Big Data system, developed and maintained by Raytheon, is helping scientists forecast the potential impact climate change may have on human health, safety and security issues worldwide.
GITA Sponsors GoGeomatics Back to School Socials
St. Paul, Minnesota, September 1, 2015 – The Geospatial Information and Technology Association (GITA) is proud to sponsor the 2nd Annual GoGeomatics Back to School Socials this September. Offered at university cities across Canada, these free events aim to encourage...
Trimble Enhances its Connected Farm Solution with Bundled Packages
SUNNYVALE, Calif., September 1, 2015 —Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that its Connected Farm™ solution will be available in Free or Standard subscription bundles to suit growers with varying farm management requirements. The Connected Farm entry level...
UNF Engineering Professor Awarded NSF Grant for Coastal Research/Education
September 1, 2015 — Dr. Bill Dally, an associate professor in the School of Engineering at the University of North Florida, was awarded a grant for more than $500,000 by the National Science Foundation to develop an amphibious remotely operated vehicle (ROV) for...
Global Sustainable Development Leaders Confirmed to Speak at Eye on Earth Summit
September 1, 2015 - Some of the world’s most respected leaders in sustainable development are confirmed to speak at the second Eye on Earth Summit, taking place from 6 to 8 October in Abu Dhabi. Held under the patronage of The President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed...
Leica GS14 GNSS Receiver Simplifies Field Connectivity With New Hybrid Communication Technology
NORCROSS, GA, September 1, 2015 - Leica Geosystems, manufacturer of the Leica Viva GNSS Unlimited series and GS14 GNSS receiver, has taken the next step in GNSS innovation by adding a new hybrid communication technology to what is already widely recognized as the most...
Elite Expedition Team Uses Juniper Systems' Archer 2 to Collect GIS Data on Remote Burmese Peak
Myanmar, Asia, September 1, 2015  – The National Geographic is featuring an article in its September 2015 print edition about a team of elite climbers from The North Face and National Geographic, which used Juniper Systems' Archer 2 rugged handheld to collect...
Airbus Defence and Space Finishes Final Preparations for Launch of LISA Pathfinder
September 1, 2015 - LISA Pathfinder, ESA’s gravitational-wave detection technology demonstrator, is ready to be shipped to Kourou in French Guiana in preparation for its launch in November. Airbus Defence and Space, the world’s second largest space company, has...
SimActive Announces Correlator3D Version 6.2
Montreal, Canada, September 1, 2015 – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, is pleased to announce Correlator3D version 6.2, featuring a new module for tie point editing during aerial triangulation. Users can visually inspect and...
