Velodyne LiDAR Inc., a developer of 3D vision systems for autonomous vehicles, announced that it is partnering with YellowScan to integrate its VLP-16 Puck and VLP-16 Puck LITE LiDAR sensors into YellowScan’s Surveyor for a turn-key and reliable LiDAR system for UAV applications. “YellowScan is known for its commitment to providing reliable and easy to use … [Read more...] about Velodyne LiDAR and YellowScan Partner for Integrated LiDAR for UAVs
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Stanley Black & Decker in Partnership with Sunflower to Deliver Drone Home Security Solutions
Sunflower Labs and Stanley Black & Decker have announced a strategic partnership to work on new and innovative drone based security solutions. Sunflower develops home security systems that combine outdoor sensors with drone cameras to provide a comprehensive picture of activity on a property and reduce false alarms. (see related story here.) "Security is more than … [Read more...] about Stanley Black & Decker in Partnership with Sunflower to Deliver Drone Home Security Solutions
This Drone Can Remotely Measure Human Vital Signs
We hear the words 'pioneering' and 'innovation' thrown around a lot in the drone industry. Often it's an exaggeration. Rarely is it justified. Researchers at the University of South Australia appear to have made a discovery that could have genuinely transformative potential. Their study has shown that drones can be used to detect human vital signs, with potential … [Read more...] about This Drone Can Remotely Measure Human Vital Signs
FLIR Reveals Duo Pro R Thermal Imaging Camera at InterDrone 2017
The Roswell Test Flight Crew met with several companies while attending Interdrone in Las Vegas last week. In this episode, Patrick Sherman of the Roswell Flight Test Crew hears from Randall Warnas of FLIR about the Duo Pro R: a combined infrared and visible light camera, featuring a Tau2 thermal imaging core, delivering 640x480 pixels or 336x256 pixels. The visible light … [Read more...] about FLIR Reveals Duo Pro R Thermal Imaging Camera at InterDrone 2017
ParaZero Safety System Deploys Parachute to Save Drones
The Roswell Test Flight Crew met with several companies while attending Interdrone in Las Vegas last week. In this episode, Patrick Sherman of the Roswell Flight Test Crew hears from Oren Aviram, the chief marketing officer for ParaZeo, an Israeli company building autonomous safety systems for drones that will deploy a parachute in the event flight parameters such as pitch and … [Read more...] about ParaZero Safety System Deploys Parachute to Save Drones