The Oklahoma State University and three other universities in partnership have been provided $6 million by the National Science Foundation to develop a drone which can help enhance weather forecasting by evaluating and studying atmospheric physics. The research will be conducted over a period of four years. The aim of the research is to develop an affordable unmanned aircraft … [Read more...] about Weather Forecasting Drone to Be Developed by Oklahoma State University Researchers
Cyberhawk Opens Asset Management Partnership for International UAV Powerline Inspection
Cyberhawk Innovations, the world leader in aerial inspection using Remotely Operated Aerial Vehicles (ROAV) and the conversion of drone-captured data into powerful asset management information, has today announced a partnership opportunity that brings its game-changing solution for powerline inspection to the international utilities market. The new business opportunity … [Read more...] about Cyberhawk Opens Asset Management Partnership for International UAV Powerline Inspection
Introduction of Computer Vision in Drones and Smartphones
Intel recently unveiled its Project Tango, which will bring the capability of sensing depth into smartphones. The company also recently exhibited its RealSense cameras which are capable of scanning a room in 3D within a few seconds. This technology could pave Intel’s way into the smartphone market. However, Qualcomm had already introduced a similar technology a few months … [Read more...] about Introduction of Computer Vision in Drones and Smartphones
New Venture GPS Group Focuses on Image Processing and Consulting to UAS Industry
A group of geospatial veterans have identified the need to address the global commercial UAS/drone mapping market and have formed The GPS Group to meet the needs of this rapidly expanding segment within the geospatial and mapping industry. The GPS Group takes a unique approach to delivering custom image processing services. Many companies are supplying products derived from … [Read more...] about New Venture GPS Group Focuses on Image Processing and Consulting to UAS Industry
China’s Largest Drone Makes Its First Flight
The largest drone developed by China made its first flight in the province of Gansu. As per reports by Chinese media, the maiden flight of the drone was 20 minutes long. However, the reports associated with the drone, named Rainbow 5, suggest that the drone has the capability of staying in the air for more than 30 hours at a time. This makes this drone one of the most effective … [Read more...] about China’s Largest Drone Makes Its First Flight
