HOVERAir has announced the UK launch of its new X1 Smart, a 99-gram self-flying camera designed to make aerial content creation easier for everyday users. The ultra-light aircraft launches from the user's hand, follows subjects automatically, and captures hands-free video without requiring traditional piloting skills. According to the company, the launch completes HOVERAir's … [Read more...] about HOVERAir’s UK Launch Raises a Bigger Question: Who Will Serve America’s Consumer Drone Market?
Cameras
Teledyne FLIR OEM Launches Lepton XDS Dual Thermal-Visible Camera Module
Compact MSX-Enabled System Targets Rapid OEM Integration Across Embedded and Industrial Applications Teledyne FLIR OEM has introduced the Lepton® XDS, a compact dual thermal and visible camera module, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The new module brings the company’s patented MSX® imaging technology into a small, OEM-ready format. The company says the product is built … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR OEM Launches Lepton XDS Dual Thermal-Visible Camera Module
SimActive Integrates Phase One iXM-FS130 for High-Resolution Aerial Mapping
Correlator3D enables sub-centimeter processing for fixed-wing survey missions SimActive has announced full support for the Phase One iXM-FS130 sensor in its Correlator3D platform. The integration allows mapping professionals to process sub-centimeter aerial imagery efficiently while maintaining speed and accuracy. The company made the announcement on February 19, 2026. … [Read more...] about SimActive Integrates Phase One iXM-FS130 for High-Resolution Aerial Mapping
Teledyne FLIR OEM Introduces Its Longest-Range Thermal ISR Camera to Date
New infrared module targets extended-range surveillance and counter-UAS missions while addressing U.S. compliance needs Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced the launch of the Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000, the newest addition to its Neutrino ISR Series. The system is described as the longest-range thermal solution in the series to date and is designed for demanding … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR OEM Introduces Its Longest-Range Thermal ISR Camera to Date
Phase One Unveils iXM-FS130 Camera for Sub-Centimeter Aerial Mapping
Phase One has announced the iXM-FS130, a next-generation aerial mapping camera designed to capture sub-centimeter ground sample distance imagery from fixed-wing aircraft at speeds exceeding 120 knots. The camera introduces Phase One's patented Fusion Shutter technology to the commercial aerial mapping market. This enables operators to maintain image quality while increasing … [Read more...] about Phase One Unveils iXM-FS130 Camera for Sub-Centimeter Aerial Mapping
