Phase One Industrial has launched a 280-megapixel aerial photogrammetric system, with an image coverage width of more than 20,000 pixels. The large format enables unprecedented high-quality aerial survey productivity, the company said. Compact and lightweight, the new aerial mapping solution can reduce operating costs and produce better returns on investment than today’s traditional large format systems. The Phase One Industrial... read more
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced competitive grant solicitation for nearly $5 million for four new University Transportation Centers (UTCs). Through the Notice of Funding Opportunity, DOT intends to fund one UTC in each of the following specific topic areas: Highly automated transportation systems research Communications technology and e-commerce effects on travel demand Implications of accessible automated vehicles... read more
Drone Delivery Canada is reaching out to the healthcare industry for use case applications for drone deliveries related to COVID-19. The Toronto-based company, which has been designated an essential workplace by the Ontario Provincial Government, seeks use cases from health care organizations (hospitals, seniors’ homes, medical labs and related organizations). If organizations in healthcare and related industries have a use... read more
Aerial perspective and mobile operation management system combine to inform deployment, give increased situational awareness, and save critical time A new strategic partnership between DJI and Rosenbauer International AG will enable emergency scenarios to be dealt with quicker, more safely and more efficiently, according to the companies. DJI makes civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, and Rosenbauer manufactures fire service... read more
ARPAS-UK — the Association of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems UK — is requesting the nation’s drone operators to let them know whether they could help fight the battle against coronavirus. “We are aware there are thousands of Commercial Drone Operators out there; we may need your help,” ARPAS-UK said in a statement to the drone industry. ARPAS-UK said it is... read more
In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the test campaign for the first two satellites of Galileo’s Batch 3 has been suspended. The suspension is based on the medical advice for social distancing — too high a concentration of people is needed on site if testing were to continue, according to the European Space Agency (ESA). The satellites are based... read more
Research contract to protect satellite signals from interference Cobham Aerospace Connectivity will research advanced GNSS anti-jam techniques for the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense (UK-MOD). The research contract was awarded by the Ministry of Defense’s Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) office. Under the contract, Cobham will develop means to provide assured and resilient position navigation and timing (PNT) information derived... read more
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