Successful Integration of the RIEGL VQ-840-G Topo-Bathymetric Laser Scanner into the Schiebel CAMCOPTER® S-100 UAS

RIEGL and Schiebel – cooperating for excellent results in UAV-based airborne scanning: RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH and SCHIEBEL have successfully completed the integration of a high-end laser scanning system, the RIEGL VQ-840-G topo-bathymetric LiDAR sensor, on the Schiebel CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS). Operating a high-end laser scanning system remotely on an Unmanned... Continue reading

AUVSI Praises Legislation Supporting Use of Drones for Infrastructure Inspection

On behalf of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins issued the following statement endorsing H.R. 3593, the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act of 2023:   "Drones are being relied on as indispensable tools for critical operations, including infrastructure inspections -- and that role will only continue to grow... Continue reading

XTEND Announces Acquisition of Drone Inspection Specialists Performance Rotors

Combination of Performance Rotors’ industry-leading drones and robotics, and XTEND’s award-winning XOS operating system, will make human-guided, remote interactive operations possible in a range of industrial inspection scenarios, including GPS-denied, unsafe, or confined spaces.  May 18 2023, Tel Aviv, and Washington. XTEND – the developer of XOS, a human-guided autonomous operating system that is revolutionizing... Continue reading

Dawn of Drones | Episode 93: Black Swift Technologies

Dawn of Drones is LIVE from the floor of XPONENTIAL this week with Boulder, Colorado-based Black Swift Technologies’ CEO and co-founder, Dr Jack Elston! Join Dawn and Jack as we continue a  month focused on “Autonomy Reimagined" sponsored by uAvionix.  Black Swift Technologies (BST) is recognized for delivering reliable, robust, and highly accurate UAS capable of... Continue reading

Sky Power International to Exhibit Together with UAS Global Services at Xponential 2023

Sky Power International and UAS manufacturer UAS Global Services are exhibiting together at Xponential 2023 in Denver, Colorado. The Texas-based company is using engines from the German two-stroke and Wankelengine specialist. "We are pleased to welcome one of our U.S. customers and its flight systems to our booth as a reference," said Karsten Schudt, managing... Continue reading

Censys Technologies Set to Takeoff on Sentaero Tour 4

Nationwide tour to showcase the Sentaero drone family of products and gather insight from UAS operators. [DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 26, 2023] - Censys Technologies is launching Sentaero Tour 4, a nationwide demonstration of the capable Sentaero drone family, Mobile Command Center, Sentaero V, CensWise and BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) assistance. This provides... Continue reading

Leading engine designers Desert Aircraft and specialist UAV manufacturers Innoflight International are proud to announce an exciting new collaboration between the two companies.

The partnership between Desert Aircraft and Innoflight International represents a major milestone in the development of UAV technology, and both companies are committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet and exceed industry needs in a variety of UAV applications. Under this partnership, Desert Aircraft will supply their advanced motors to Innoflight International for use in... Continue reading

23-Meter Autonomous Hydrographic Survey Vessel Unveiled in US Market

Bremerton, WA - SAFE Boats International announces the introduction of a revolutionary, autonomous hydrographic survey vessel: Merlin. This innovative, 23-meter semi-displacement monohull design was developed in collaboration with Mythos AI, Echo81, and World Marine Design. SAFE Boats International has exclusive rights to build the design at their Tacoma, Washington large-craft production facility. Merlin will be... Continue reading

Saildrone Scales Production of New Mid-size USV

To meet the growing demand for advanced data-collection capabilities at sea, Saildrone has developed the 33-foot Voyager designed for near-shore ocean mapping and maritime security missions. (March 28, 2023 – ALAMEDA, CA) – Saildrone, the world leader in providing near real-time maritime intelligence using small uncrewed systems, announced today a new, mid-size class of uncrewed... Continue reading

Overwatch Imaging Introduces Automated Day/Night ISR Payload

Hood River, Oregon: Overwatch Imaging recently shipped the first order of its newest AI-powered ISR payload and is excited to introduce the technology to the broader market.   The PT-8DN is an image-based pan-tilt gimbal with powerful onboard processing and software designed to automate wide-area search, detection and ISR missions, primarily in maritime environments. The system... Continue reading