In late 2020, Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division announced their technological breakthrough of global RTK From the Sky, demonstrating a future where instantaneous PPP and global RTK-level accuracy is possible. Continue reading
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Elroy Air Unveils the Chapparal – Autonomous, Hybrid eVTOL Cargo Aircraft
San Francisco-based Elroy Air has unveiled its pre-production aircraft model – the Chapparal – fitted with the autonomous aerial cargo system. The craft’s USP is its end-to-end autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aerial cargo system. Continue reading
Tyto Robotics to Distribute WindShape Drone Testing Technology in North America
WindShape Ltd has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Tyto Robotics, a Canadian manufacturing company specializing in drone testing equipment. The goal of the partnership is to give wider audiences access to WindShape’s custom wind generation technology (the “WindShaper”), designed to enhance drone testing methods for improved safety and reliability. Continue reading
Droneshield Releases Upgraded Capabilities via Firmware Across its C-UAS Devices
DroneShield, an Australian/US supplier of Artificial Intelligence based platforms for protection against advanced threats such as drones and autonomous systems, has announced an enhancement of its AI engine through the release of updated RF Detection devices. Continue reading
Domino’s and SkyDrop to Advance Drone Deliveries in New Zealand
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited (Domino’s) and Flirtey Inc. (SkyDrop) have announced they have signed an agreement for the next stage of commercial drone delivery trials in New Zealand. Continue reading
Versa Integrity Group Acquires Avion Solutions UAS Commercial Operations
Versa Integrity Group, Inc., a supplier of a wide range of non-destructive industrial inspection and testing solutions, has closed the acquisition of the commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations of Avion Solutions. Continue reading
Australia Opens Hypersonics Research Centre
The Australian Government’s commitment to innovation and national security is at the forefront following the official opening of Defence’s state-of-the-art, purpose built Australian Hypersonics Research Precinct at Eagle Farm in Brisbane. Continue reading
Canadian Coast Guard Conducts Offshore Sea Trials of VTOL UAS
Kongsberg Geospatial announced that it successfully conducted sea trials of the Shield AI V-BAT Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) on behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard, operating from a small cargo vessel far offshore in international waters. Continue reading