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DJI will unlock geofencing for enterprise drone users

July 17, 2018 - By

Streamlined application and 30-minute response improve unlocking process. Drone maker DJI is introducing improvements to its geofencing system. Professional drone pilots with authorization to fly in sensitive locations can now use a streamlined application process to receive unlocking codes within 30 minutes. DJI’s geofencing system uses GPS and other navigational satellite signals to automatically help prevent drones from flying near... read more

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Eos, Laser Technology and Esri Introduce Laser Mapping Workflow for Esri’s Collector for ArcGIS

July 16, 2018 - By

The three-way partnership will enable field crews to collect centimeter-accurate 3D data in GNSS-impaired environments. GNSS receiver maker Eos Positioning Systems has released a laser offset solution within the Esri Collector for ArcGIS workflow. When combined with Laser Technology Inc.’s (LTI’s) laser rangefinders, the solution will allow field crews to capture centimeter-accurate 3D locations of hard-to-reach assets and in GNSS-impaired... read more

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EU initiative achieves greater airport safety with 3D GNSS

July 16, 2018 - By

The European Union (EU) project BLUEGNSS has been developing GNSS applications in selected European airports to increase safety and airport accessibility, according to the European Commission’s Community Research and Development Information Service (CORDIS). BLUEGNSS’s focus has been on advancing the adoption of the Galileo system in Greece, Italy, Cyprus and Malta. The four countries together form the Blue Med functional airspace... read more

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Comtech awarded automotive navigation contract

July 16, 2018 - By

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. has been awarded $1.9 million navigation contract by a U.S. automotive manufacturer, according to the company. The automaker’s identity was not revealed. The contract is with Comtech’s Enterprise Technologies group, which is part of Comtech’s Commercial Solutions segment, and is for developing a new navigation product for two of the automaker’s top vehicle programs, including motorcycles. “With... read more

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V6 of Virtual Surveyor provides streamlined workflows with drones

July 16, 2018 - By

The newly released version 6 of the Virtual Surveyor drone surveying software offers a faster, more efficient workflow and better overall user experience in a more stable platform, according to the software maker. Version 6 offers new capabilities, an improved licensing system and an extended free application. “Surveyors who have used the Virtual Surveyor package in the past will be amazed... read more

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Research Online: Sensor-based collision warning systems

July 16, 2018 - By

By Gustavo Lee and Mathieu Joerger, Aerospace and Mechanical Department, The University of Arizona Presented at ION/IEEE/PLANS 2018 This paper describes the design and implementation of a new safety risk evaluation method for a sensor-based automotive collision warning system using vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication. It provides an overview of the V2V basic safety message (BSM) format and of surrogate measures of... read more

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Senslynx offers GPS tracking accelerator for businesses

July 13, 2018 - By

The SensLynx GPS Management Accelerator Program (GMAP) can enable start-ups or enhance existing business portfolios with the addition of tracking solutions, the company said. GMAP requires no upfront investment or inventory warehousing, and is structured to deliver recurring revenue via new sales channels, while also being compatible with legacy business models to capitalize on similar customer profiles. Because SensLynx white labels... read more

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Persistent Systems provides drone tracking for battlefields

July 12, 2018 - By

Persistent Systems LLC has introduced the Auto-Tracking Antenna System, a new portable ground-to-air antenna that operates on the Wave Relay mobile ad hoc network (MANET). Designed to incorporate aircraft into the MANET, the Auto-Tracking Antenna System is a complete portable ground-to-air system for tracking aircraft, including drones. Army, Navy and foreign customers can use it for better airborne communications relay... read more

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