Category Archives: Electronic Sub-Systems

Successful Test of UAV Navigation’s POLAR AHRS on Ferromagnetic Environments

An accurate estimate of heading in a UAS can be critical to completing the mission safely and efficiently. Generally, this information is provided by magnetometers, however, their precision is improved with the presence of Dual GNSS Compass systems capable of calculating heading using GNSS signal interferometry techniques. Continue reading

Echodyne Announces New Longer-Range 4D Radar, EchoShield

Echodyne, the radar platform company, has announced the newest addition to its market-leading portfolio of radars – EchoShield. Designed from the ground-up to set a new price-performance standard for mid-range radars, EchoShield is an advanced software-defined multi-mission radar for a wide variety of commercial, defense, and government use cases. Continue reading

Flight Testing Autonomous Detect and Avoid Technology for Drones

Iris Automation operates a CubCrafters XCub as a target during its Casia flight tests, fitted with tundra tires so it can land on the Nevada desert

Iris Automation’s Casia detect and avoid computer vision system is a leading candidate for equipping drones to avoid other aircraft. The system, which uses off-the-shelf cameras, has been extensively flight tested during the last three years.  Continue reading

Becker Avionics Partners with Iris Automation

 

Becker Avionics, a 65 year globally-renowned aviation industry supplier that works with the top 20 Aerospace OEMs, and commercial drone safety innovator, Iris Automation, have entered into a strategic partnership to increase the situational awareness of general aviation pilots and advance uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) safety. Continue reading