The ION GNSS+ 2017 conference and industry exhibition covers all aspects of satellite navigation technology. It takes place Sept. 25–29 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. The theme this year is “GNSS + Other Sensors in Today’s Marketplace.” The conference will feature two tracks: “Applications and Advances” focuses on safety of life, commercial and mass-market applications, and GNSS plans... read more
In the battle for reliable positioning and timing, the U.S. Army is engaged in a multitude of activities, including mounted and dismounted A-PNT (assured position, navigation and timing) systems, anti-jam technology and pseudolites. The idea is simple: Take some GPS satellites, and put them on or near the ground. Now you have a navigation system where you have full control... read more
Measure, a U.S. provider of drone solutions for enterprise customers, is expanding its drone engineering and equipment sales capabilities with the acquisition of Pilatus Unmanned. Josh Kornoff, Pilatus Unmanned CEO and a pioneer in the commercial drone industry, will head Measure’s engineering team. The acquisition marks the latest chapter in Measure’s rapid growth, highlighted by the recent introduction of new... read more
A team from Draper and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed advanced vision-aided navigation techniques for UAVs that do not rely on external infrastructure, such as GPS, detailed maps of the environment or motion capture systems. When a firefighter, first responder or soldier operates a small, lightweight flight vehicle inside a building, in urban canyons, underground or under... read more
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