SkyWatch has announced the addition of Spexi orthomosaic drone imagery to its platform, expanding access to standardized aerial data for mapping and analysis. The integration allows users to source ultra-high-resolution drone imagery directly through SkyWatch’s EXPLORE and HUB applications. With the launch, SkyWatch customers can access Spexi’s stitched, orthorectified imagery … [Read more...] about Spexi Orthomosaic Drone Imagery Now Available on SkyWatch Platform
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Wingcopter 198 Drones to Support Aerial Surveying in Japan
Wingcopter’s long-range Wingcopter 198 drone will be deployed for aerial surveying in Japan under a new collaboration between ITOCHU Corporation, PASCO Corporation, and YellowScan Japan Co., Ltd. The partners have signed an MOU to apply the platform to disaster management, terrain mapping, and post-event restoration tasks. The Wingcopter 198 combines vertical takeoff and … [Read more...] about Wingcopter 198 Drones to Support Aerial Surveying in Japan
DroneUp Acquires Airmap: Another Move Towards Drone Ops on a Very, Very Big Scale
DroneUp acquires AirMap: combining global airspace management with DroneUp's network, fleet, and infrastructure. Tom Walker, DroneUp's CEO, doesn't do things by halves. DroneUp has grown swiftly as a drone services provider; developing proprietary software, infrastructure, and a robust, well-trained pilot network. They've been instrumental in defining the boundaries of what … [Read more...] about DroneUp Acquires Airmap: Another Move Towards Drone Ops on a Very, Very Big Scale
AirMap LAANC Capability Off-Line: Company Not Currently Listed as FAA Provider
The AirMap LAANC capability appears to be off-line currently, and the company name does not appear at this time on the FAA's list of approved providers. (Image below from FAA website.) In a drone pilot chatroom last Friday, Lead Drone Pro for the FAA Safety Team in North Texas Adrian Doko mentioned that several service providers had reached out to the Safety Team with … [Read more...] about AirMap LAANC Capability Off-Line: Company Not Currently Listed as FAA Provider
AirMap Defense Group: AirMap Develops New Unit to Supply U.S. DoD
AirMap is a major name in the industry, and has been a leader in airspace intelligence and UTM for several years. While the company started out offering one of the first airspace intelligence apps to consumers, in recent years they've expanded to focus on the enterprise market and unmanned traffic management (UTM) systems. Now, AirMap announces AirMap Defense Group (ADG), "a … [Read more...] about AirMap Defense Group: AirMap Develops New Unit to Supply U.S. DoD
