A nanophotonics-based LiDAR technology developed by a POSTECH research team was presented as an invited paper in Nature Nanotechnology, the leading academic journal in the field of nanoscience and nanoengineering. Continue reading
Category Archives: Electronic Sub-Systems
UAV Navigation Provides A Tailor-Made Flight Control Solution for VTOL Platforms
In recent years, the UAV / RPA industry has seen an increasing amount of interest in using VTOL platforms, a hybrid between fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms, due to the versatility they offer to the operators. To respond to this interest, UAV Navigation has developed a specific flight control solution for VTOL platforms. Continue reading
Volz Servos and Embention Team to Ensure Reliability in Large UAV Control
Volz actuators are made in Germany and are widely used in all fields of activity, from UAV systems (air and defense) to urban air mobility platforms and piloted vehicles. Embention is positioned as a supplier of autopilots and critical components for drones and eVTOL, developing high-performance systems in compliance with aircraft certification standards. Continue reading
Outsight Introduces the First LiDAR Pre-processor
Based in Espoo (Finland), Outsight Photonics has introduced the first LiDAR Pre-processor. The Augmented Lidar Box is a real-time Software Engine that provides the fundamental features you need to use Lidar in any project. Continue reading
uAvionix Lands Major FAA Certification
Airbus Ventures applauds uAvionix for winning validation by the Federation Aviation Administration (FAA) for its impeccable standard of safety and security on its state-of-the-art flagship transponder, ping200X. With this April certification, ping200X becomes the world’s first FAA TSO certified drone transponder. Continue reading
Advanced Navigation and Nextcore LiDAR Accurate at 100m
Nextcore is an Australian-based company who specialise in making UAV-mounted LiDAR systems. Established in 2012, Nextcore’s solutions have been used in the mining industry, by surveyors and environmental specialists all over the world. Continue reading
Insitu Pacific Demonstrates Enhanced Detection Ranges
Insitu Pacific and Boeing Australia’s Detect and Avoid (DAA) capability is now ready to field in real-world operations after test flights demonstrated enhanced detection ranges between an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and other airspace users. The technology is designed to advance the ability to safely integrate UAS into different classes of airspace. Continue reading
World’s First FAA TSO Certified Drone Transponder – ping200X
uAvionix announced that ping200X , its flagship Mode S ADS-B OUT UAS Transponder, has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification from the FAA. ping200X is the pinnacle of years of evolution of investment in groundbreaking, low-Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) avionics developed by uAvionix and certified for use on UAS, General Aviation (GA), and defense aircraft. Continue reading