Understanding the Wind is Critical to Successful Trace Gas Research

The Earth Systems Observation Group, part of the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), conducts field campaigns that attempt to characterize methane leaks from oil and gas infrastructure. This initiative also considers methane emissions from dairies and other biogenic sources using sensor arrays equipped with trace gas analyzers, sonic anemometers, and other meteorological sensors. The data... Continue reading

Dawn of Drones | Episode 118: Kongsberg Geospatial

November is “Crossover Tech Month” Month on the Dawn of Drones podcast! This week, we kick it off with our month sponsor, Kongsberg Geospatial and its Director of Business Development, Adam Robinson.  Kongsberg Geospatial specializes in precision software for mapping, geospatial visualization, and situational awareness, prioritizing high-performance, real-time components for critical infrastructure. Renowned for TerraLens®,... Continue reading

Saildrone Fleet Reaches New Milestone: 1,000,000 Nautical Miles and 32,000 Days at Sea

The accomplishment comes just 10 years after the first Saildrone USV crossed the Pacific Ocean and confirms Saildrone’s position as the only proven long-range, long-endurance uncrewed platform. On a windy day in October 2013, a small team of engineers and boatbuilders watched the first wind-powered ocean drone disappear over the horizon, bound for Hawaii 2,200... Continue reading

VectorNav Technologies announces two new Inertial Navigation Systems featuring enhanced GNSS receivers

Today, VectorNav is expanding its lineup of tactical GNSS/INS solutions with the VN-210-S and VN-310-S, bringing all-new GNSS capabilities and improved performance to operations in GNSS-contested environments. Dallas, Texas – October 9, 2023: VectorNav Technologies, a global leader in Inertial Navigation solutions, today announced the development of two new products, the VN-210-S and VN-310-S, to... Continue reading

Auterion’s Updated All-in-One Computing Platform for Robotics, Skynode X, Enables Advanced Reliability and Autonomous Behaviors in High-risk Environments

Updated platform contains a Flight Controller, Mission Computer and LTE Connectivity to power  autonomous vehicles of all sizes MOORPARK, Calif. and ZURICH – October 9, 2023 – Auterion, the company building the software-defined future for mobile robotics and powering the world’s leading drone manufacturers, has released an update to its popular all-in-one autonomy solution for... Continue reading

Advanced Navigation opens high-tech robotics manufacturing facility

Producing state-of-the-art AI-driven technologies for autonomous systems  The Hon Ed Husic MP - Minister for Industry and Science (middle) officially unveils the facility with Advanced Navigation CEOs and co-founders Xavier Orr and Chris Shaw.  September 2023, Global - Advanced Navigation, the world’s most determined innovator in artificial intelligence (AI) for robotic and navigation technologies, has... Continue reading

Dawn of Drones | Episode 106: Cleartopia Solutions

Trent Casi, CEO of Cleartopia, joins Dawn this week, as we continue an incredible month dedicated to “Building Program Success” and sponsored by USI. Cleartopia is a Denver, Colorado-based geospatial technology partner that provides a wide range of cutting-edge hardware, software, data collection services, program consulting, training, and support to energy, engineering, surveying, and government... Continue reading

Autonomous Systems and Social Acceptance

Day Two of the FAA Drone Symposium, co-hosted by AUVSI and the FAA, kicked off with a morning plenary session on Autonomous Systems and Social Acceptance. ​The session featured Deb Sanning, FAA Deputy Regional Administrator; Brendan Groves from Skydio, Taylor Lochrane, the Deputy Director for Science and Technology at DOT; Lauren Haertlein from Zipline; and Margaret... Continue reading

Dawn of Drones | Episode 104: Synergy Aviation Ltd

Craig Husselby, Senior Project Manager - Corridor Inspections for Synergy Aviation, a Volatus Company, joins Dawn this week, as we close out an incredible month dedicated to “Innovation” and sponsored by Carahsoft. Synergy provides aerial surveillance and surveys focused on environmental stewardship, across a wide range of assets and projects. Learn more about how the... Continue reading

Calling Robotics and Autonomy Companies to Join the Carahsoft Partner Ecosystem

Since its inception in 2004, Carahsoft has become the leading trusted government technology solutions provider. Lacey Wean, Carahsoft’s Director of Autonomy and Robotics, works with technology companies to assist with their government go-to-market strategy. In this interview, Wean discusses the value proposition for  the vendors, customers and partners that Carahsoft serves, including technology manufacturers, government... Continue reading