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NovAtel to Develop WAAS G-III—Galileo Reference Receiver for FAA

October 27, 2015 - By

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and NovAtel have exercised a bilateral option to produce a Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) G-III—Galileo prototype receiver. Maintaining core NovAtel WAAS G-III functionality for GPS and SBAS signal processing, the new receiver will operate in the WAAS reference station test environment to facilitate research on multiple GNSS constellation utilization. The prototype receiver will also... read more

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Aeryon Named UAV Partner for Microsoft Video Platform for Police Agencies

October 26, 2015 - By

Aeryon Labs is partnering with Microsoft on its new Microsoft Advanced Patrol Platform (MAPP) vehicle. Microsoft has chosen Aeryon’s SkyRanger UAV to demonstrate aerial image and data capture for MAPP. Aeryon Labs is a provider of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) for military, public safety and commercial operators worldwide. “Law enforcement organizations throughout the world rely on Aeryon sUAS to collect aerial intelligence wherever and... read more

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Red Hen’s MediaMapper Highlighted at GEOINT Program

October 26, 2015 - By

Bruce Donaldson of Red Hen Systems LLC gave a presentation about MediaMapper Mobile, an Android app with extensive utility for ISR professionals and civilians, on a panel at the Innovative GEOINT Application Provider Program (IGAPP). IGAPP was held in St. Louis on Oct. 20. Donaldson is Red Hen’s Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) manager. During his years of field service, Donaldson worked to... read more

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U.S. Army Is Seeking GPS-Denied Technology for UAS

October 26, 2015 - By

The U.S. Army’s Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), located at Picatinny Arsenal in north-central New Jersey, has issued a sources sought notice for technology it can use for a variety of unmanned systems. The notice says that technologies developed for the Autonomous Unmanned Systems Teaming and Collaboration In GPS Denied Environments program (AUSTC) could be used for small UAS,... read more

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Leica Geosystems, NCTech Streamline Workflows, Improve Productivity

October 26, 2015 - By

Leica Geosystems has teamed with NCTech, developer of reality imaging systems, to deliver automated, colorized 3D point clouds. In Leica Cyclone, 3D point cloud processing software, users can now automatically import and align high-dynamic range (HDR) data from NCTech’s iSTAR camera database, producing enhanced deliverables quicker and easier, Leica Geosystems said. “It is not only about attractive images but also the... read more

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Ohio/Indiana UAS Center Receives Another FAA Approval

October 23, 2015 - By

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Center has teamed up with the University of Cincinnati to conduct research and development on systems necessary to execute precision flight control algorithms for small UAS. Outcomes from this research are targeted to help emergency responders but may also be leveraged for other industrial purposes. The small UAS leased by the UAS Center is a... read more

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Track Cat 5 Hurricane Patricia as It Nears Mexico

October 23, 2015 - By

Hurricane Patricia — “Extremely Dangerous” Category 5 Hurricane — Is the Strongest Storm Ever Recorded. Esri is providing a continuously updated hurricane map that shows the projected paths, storm surge, weather warnings and precipitation of Hurricane Patricia, the “strongest hurricane ever recorded.” In addition, the real-time effects of the storm can be seen via social media posts. The website, Hurricanes & Cyclones, is... read more

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EHan’s New Generation of Drones Coming Soon

October 23, 2015 - By

EHang, a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) technology company, will launch a new consumer drone on Nov. 4, with a flash sale on starting the same day on the company’s website, which is displaying a countdown clock for the launch. With the Ghost Drone, EHang introduced a significant step forward in making drone flight an accessible reality for millions of consumers... read more

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