Topcon Positioning Group announces the release of two unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for mapping — the Sirius Pro and Sirius Basic. Both systems are designed to produce the most accurate solutions for the automated mapping of a wide range of sites — regardless of terrain — including construction sites, mines and quarries, and for use in land surveying, […]
ASPRS UAS Technical Demonstration and Symposium – October 21-22, Reno, Nevada
The ASPRS Northern California Region is hosting a 2-day symposium on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in Reno, NV on October 21-22, 2014.
KOREAN GEOSPATIAL INDUSTRY WELCOMES TOPODRONE-100 PHOTOGRAMMETRIC MAPPING SYSTEM
DroneMetrex demonstrated its innovative UAV photogrammetric mapping system TopoDrone-100 to international visitors in the framework of the Smart Geospatial Expo, an international conference, forum and exhibition featuring the newest and the most advanced global trends in the spatial information industry. The event was held at COEX, Seoul, on 25-27 August 2014, and was hosted by […]
Drone Mapping and Selecting Your First UAS … err … UAV… err… drone… err
Ah yes, to drone or not to drone… Selecting one’s first drone errr UAV errr UAS can be a little daunting. Do you purchase from a local dealer who can guide and advise you and also hook you up with spare parts after an unexpected crash landing, or do you shop online and roll the […]
Drone Tip – JAVAD GNSS Announces Triumph F-1 Unmanned Aerial Sensor (UAS)
This interesting announcement was shared via Amerisurv today as industry leader JAVAD has announced a a new UAS – and this one looks impressive! Some details from the article: “We did not retrofit a toy with GPS. We designed and developed TRIUMPH-F1 as we have all of our other products. ”
Infographic – The Past and Future of Drones in the U.S.
Americans have a long love affair with aviation, so why should unmanned aviation be any different? Truth is, it probably won’t be, as tens of thousands of unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as drones, will launch into the skies over the U.S. in the next couple of decades. What’s our history with drones, how are […]
FAA grounds Valentine’s Flower Delivery Express drone
Mich., Feb. 13, 2014 – FlowerDeliveryExpress.com recently conducted the first flower delivery by drone. In response to the Federal Aviation Administration, who informed the company that commercial use is only authorized on a case-by-case basis, FlowerDeliveryExpress.com CEO Wesley Berry is forced to halt future testing with drones.
Lakemaid Beer Tests Drone Delivery on Frozen Northern Lakes
What’s a beer company to do when it realizes its customers are located in isolated ice fishing shacks miles away from the nearest liquor retailer… and they’re thirsty? “Our initial tests on several mid-size lakes have been very successful. We’re looking forward to testing the range of our drones on larger lakes.”
Warning: Drones That Appear on News Magazines Are Further Than They Appear
It’s fun to make fun of Amazon’s delivery drones. “Amazon is exploring drone delivery,” tweeted Atlantic writer Philip Bump last night. “Or, put another way, ‘Amazon gimmick gimmick gimmick.’ ” Today’s Gizmodo headline was even more gleeful: “Amazon Drones Are Truly Revolutionary [Marketing].” Dogpiles might be unseemly, but with the future of commercial drones currently […]
Is Amazon Prime and UAV Drone Delivery Ready For Primetime?
Well, regardless of what you think or how you feel, Amazon and UAV technology are now firmly associated with each other. I suppose the recent announcement (albeit as crazy as it may seem) is good for the industry [UAV industry] as a whole, however, I’m sure it’s a little frustrating to UAV solution providers like […]
