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Tekever launches AR3 hot-swappable VTOL and integrated SAR

May 3, 2022 - By

Tekever, a European maritime surveillance provider, has unveiled a new version of its AR3 unmanned aerial system (UAS). The AR3 now has a “hot-swappable” vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) capability, able to switch from horizontal launch to vertical. It also now has integrated synthetic aperture radar (SAR). Tekever made the announcement at AUVSI Xponential 2022 in Orlando, Florida. The company specializes in maritime... read more

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Auterion delivers new high-precision UAV mapping capabilities

May 3, 2022 - By

Auterion has introduced new capabilities for high-precision mapping missions and automated, end-to-end data workflows to make mapping more efficient, reliable and powerful across industries. Unveiled at AUVSI Xponential 2022, updates to the Auterion OS serve enterprises with diverse use cases that need component and payload flexibility, alongside a centralized and streamlined software workflow. Advantages for customers include: Availability of precise... read more

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Juniper Systems launches next-gen Geode GNS3 GNSS receiver

May 3, 2022 - By

Juniper Systems has introduced the Geode GNS3 GNSS receiver, which allows users to collect real-time GNSS data with sub-meter, sub-foot and decimeter accuracy options. With a scalable platform, users can purchase the level of accuracy they need now, while having the option to increase accuracy in the future. “This new Geode offers expanded accuracy options to our users,” said John... read more

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ION and Google host Smartphone Decimeter Challenge

May 2, 2022 - By

Winners will present their projects at ION GNSS+ 2022 in Denver The Institute of Navigation’s Satellite Division, in partnership with Google, will host the 2nd annual Smartphone Decimeter Challenge, with the winning teams presenting their methods at the ION GNSS+ 2022 meeting. ION GNSS+ 2022 takes place Sept. 19–23 at the Hyatt Regency Denver, adjacent to the Colorado Convention Centerx.... read more

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UAV Navigation puts Vector-600 autopilot through paces

May 2, 2022 - By

UAV Navigation has confirmed the safety and reliability of its Vector-600 autopilot for civil applications with an independent study. The study was performed as part of the European Union VaNeT project, and conducted by third-party company Anzen Engineering. An autopilot system in an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)  is the heart of the flight control system. For the Vector-600, the study... read more

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Tightening the bond between lidar and INS breaches new round  

May 2, 2022 - By

By Simon Harris, Advanced Navigation Lidar-based surveying is increasing in demand across a range of industries. Recent market analyses indicate that lidar surveying is a multi-billion dollar industry that is expected to deliver sustained growth for years to come. As lidar technology matures and performance increases, its range of use is broadening into surveying more complex and difficult terrain or... read more

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Directions 2022: GPS positioned for the future

May 2, 2022 - By

By Michael J. Dunn, Space Systems Command, Capability Area Integrator for Positioning, Navigation and Timing The Global Positioning System is the premier positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) source for more than six billion users worldwide. It is vital to the function of all 16 of the United States’ essential critical infrastructure components. Life as we know it relies on the... read more

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Open PNT Industry Alliance advocates for alternative PNT in Appropriations Act

May 2, 2022 - By

The Open PNT Industry Alliance (OPIA) issued a statement regarding the recently approved U.S. Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations Act. The alliance advocates for support of alternative positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services. In its statement, the 21 corporate members express support for the funding provided to the Department of Transportation to pursue alternative forms of PNT. The OPIA also highlights... read more

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