Ramat Gan, Israel, Sept. 17, 2013—VisionMap and TopoFlight Systems are pleased to announce the full compatibility of TopoFlight 3D flight planning software with VisionMap’s A3 Digital Mapping Systems, including the new A3 Edge system. VisionMap’s integration...
Ellen Tauscher to Join Aurora Board
MANASSAS, Va., Sept. 18, 2013—Aurora Flight Sciences announced today that The Honorable Ellen O'Kane Tauscher has been elected to the Aurora Board of Directors. Tauscher is a former Member of the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 10th...
Jack Dangermond to Receive UN Top Environment Award
Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 18, 2013—An environmental scientist and entrepreneur who revolutionized the use of geo-spatial technology for conservation is to receive the 2013 Champions of the Earth Award, the UN’s highest environmental accolade. Jack Dangermond – who...
Astrium Down Selected for Electronic Tagging Contract
Sept. 19, 2013, Toulouse, France—Astrium, Europe’s leading space technology company, has been selected by the UK Ministry of Justice (MOJ) to provide sophisticated mapping and monitoring services for its new electronic monitoring program. Selected as preferred...
Finding Geospatial Apps and Data Just Got Easier
Redlands, Calif., Sept. 18, 2013—Esri is pleased to announce the launch of ArcGIS Marketplace, a new destination that allows ArcGIS Online subscribers to search, discover, and get apps and data from qualified providers for use within their organization. ArcGIS...
ESA's Swarm Launch Campaign Under Way
The European Space Agency's Swarm satellites have arrived at Russia's Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The mission will unravel one of the most mysterious aspects of our planet: the magnetic field.
Unmanned Aircraft Show Promise for Firefighters
A hose, a ladder, an axe, protective gear, a truck, a personal locator device, an unmanned aircraft system Could this be the next technology breakthrough in urban firefighting?
ESA Announces Copernicus Masters Winner
The European Space Agency selected an online service that monitors water quality for the aquaculture industry as this year's most beneficial Earth-monitoring service for European citizens.
Florida College Offers Graduate Degree in Drone Warfare
This fall, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University became the first U.S. college to offer post-graduate education specializing in unmanned aircraft systems for military applications.
Aibot X6 Integrated into EnsoMOSAIC
Kassel, Germany, Sept. 11, 2013—After a long period of testing data and identifying problems we are proud to announce that our Aibot X6 is now official integrated into EnsoMOSAIC. EnsoMOSAIC UAV software reads aerial images taken with cameras carried on-board...
