August 31, 2016
Cheseaux, Switzerland, August 31 — Swiss professional drone manufacturer, senseFly, expanded its portfolio today with the launch of the new eBee SQ fixed-wing agricultural drone. This cutting-edge unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is built for the Parrot Sequoia multispectral camera and can cover up to 10 times more ground than small quadcopter drones. The eBee SQ
August 4, 2016
WEST VIRGINIA — Woolpert has tasked its unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, with monitoring landslide areas and potential landslide areas in northern West Virginia. “This is an active weather time, with West Virginia experiencing historic rains,” said Aaron Lawrence, Woolpert GIS expert and UAS technology developer. “Access to this terrain can be challenging and viewsheds
July 25, 2016
To address the growing problem of unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) impeding wildland firefighting efforts, the U.S. Department of the Interior and industry partners activated a prototype warning system that provides real-time alerts and geofencing alarms to prevent drone pilots from interfering with firefighting operations.
July 25, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – To address the growing problem of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) impeding wildland firefighting efforts, the U.S. Department of the Interior and industry partners activated a prototype warning system that provides real-time alerts and geofencing alarms to prevent drone pilots from interfering with firefighting operations. “This pilot project makes initial wildfire location data publicly available
July 22, 2016
GRAND FORKS, ND - UAS Magazine announced this week the preliminary agenda for the 10th annual UAS Summit & Expo, the Upper Midwest's premier unmanned aircraft systems event produced by UAS Magazine and the Red River Valley Research Corridor. Taking place August 22-24 in Grand Forks, ND, the agenda, focused on both small and large unmanned
July 20, 2016
Lone Tree, CO – July 20, 2016 - Cardno, Inc. announced that the newest platform in its industry-leading unmanned aircraft system (UAS) fleet is the Pulse Aerospace Vapor 55 on which the Riegl VUX-1 LiDAR sensor will be mounted. It will be deployed primarily for electrical transmission projects as well as other applications for Cardno’s
July 18, 2016
MAPPS, the association of geospatial firms, today announced that Randy Willis, Manager for Strategic Operations - Unmanned Aircraft at the Federal Aviation Administration, has been presented the MAPPS Public Service Award. Mr. Willis was recognized today at the MAPPS Summer Conference in Traverse City, Michigan. The MAPPS Public Service Award is a recognition of individuals
June 28, 2016
Flightline Geographics has announced the first solar-powered UAS specifically designed for professional mapping applications at the Esri International User Conference Imaging and Mapping Forum. By integrating solar panels within the wings, flight times have doubled and that allows much larger areas to be mapped in a single flight. The Hawkeye Systems GS-1000 is the fourth
June 24, 2016
ROME, N.Y. - As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces their highly anticipated Part 107, which outlines formal rules allowing the use of commercial drones, many businesses across the United States are rejoicing – and microdrones is no exception. The German unmanned aerial systems (UAS) manufacturer recently expanded its operations into North America and has
June 21, 2016
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the first operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or “drones”), opening pathways towards fully integrating UAS into the nation’s airspace.
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