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PoLTE offers indoor/outdoor positioning using LTE networks

April 5, 2016 - By

PoLTE Corporation has developed technology that harnesses the global long-term evolution (LTE) deployment to provide accurate and reliable location data. Unlike localized solutions, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, PoLTE’s technology leverages its Positioning over LTE (PoLTE) Macro software to achieve precision of 2 to 6 meters. The technology makes use of the sounding reference signals (SRS) embedded in an LTE... read more

INRIX Traffic app learns driver’s itinerary, preferences

April 5, 2016 - By

INRIX Inc., a connected car services and movement analytics company, has released a redesigned version of INRIX Traffic for iOS and Android. INRIX Traffic is a next-generation navigation and traffic app that learns user preferences to take the guesswork out of driving. The app integrates with a user’s calendar and learns their driving habits to create a personalized itinerary that includes... read more

Omata debuts analog GPS speedometer

April 5, 2016 - By

Omata is introducing a new analog GPS speedometer that displays the information most essential to the activity in a classic form. Starting with cycling, Omata introduces the Omata One speedometer, designed to complement and maintain the purity of the ride as well as look beautiful on the bike. On the inside of the speedometer is a GPS computer that records with high precision so that cyclists... read more

Esri adds web map analytics tool to ArcGIS Marketplace

April 4, 2016 - By

Maptiks‘ web map analytics is now integrated with Esri’s ArcGIS platform and available on ArcGIS Marketplace. It is now possible to receive analytics surrounding use of a web-mapping application. ArcGIS Marketplace is a destination that enables ArcGIS users to search, discover, and get apps and content from qualified providers. Using Esri’s ArcGIS API for JavaScript and Esri Leaflet, Maptiks now provides user... read more

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Report analyzes UAV payloads and subsystems market

April 4, 2016 - By

A new market report, “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Payloads & Subsystems Market Report 2016-2026,” is being offered by Visiongain. According to the 302-page report, the global UAV payloads and subsystems market is set to grow as nations seek to sustain and enhance their capabilities as the probability for symmetric warfare increases. Communications and navigation UAV payloads and subsystems is one of four submarkets analyzed in the report, along... read more

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Drone manufacturers form new lobbying group

April 4, 2016 - By

Global drone manufacturers 3DR, DJI, GoPro and Parrot today are forming the Drone Manufacturers Alliance, a coalition intended to serve as the voice for drone manufacturers and their customers across civilian, governmental, recreational, commercial, nonprofit and public safety applications. “We will advocate for policies that promote innovation and safety, and create a practical and responsible regulatory framework,” said Kara Calvert, director of... read more

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ESNC 2016 opens submissions for Galileo-enabled applications

April 4, 2016 - By

The European Satellite Navigation Competition (ESNC) — the largest international competition for the commercial use of satellite navigation — is once again looking for outstanding ideas and business models. Renowned institutions and regional partners are set to award prizes worth a total of €1 million in more than 25 categories. The deadline for submissions is June 30. “In our modern, data-driven economy, satellite navigation... read more

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Esri highlights Drone2Map for ArcGIS at FedGIS 2016

April 4, 2016 - By

Kurt Schwoppe of Esri describes Drone2Map for ArcGIS software, which converts drone captured imagery into georeferenced ortho-mosaics, 3D meshes and 3D models. He was interviewed by GeoIntelligence Insider columnist Art Kalinski for the Geospatial Solutions website at the Esri Federal GIS Conference, held Feb. 24-25 in Washington, D.C. read more

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