The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is taking swift steps to predict wildfires by partnering with a drone firm. Colorado-based Black Swift Technologies recently announced the drone deal – the deployment of “a tightly integrated system consisting of an airframe, avionics, and multiple sensors capable of research-quality measurements of CO2, CO, aerosol, [and … [Read more...] about NOAA Partners with Drone Firm To Forecast Wildfires
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Microsoft Researchers Test AI-Controlled Soaring Machine
Guest post courtesy of Allison Linn, Microsoft — In the searing midday heat of the Nevada desert, a white Jeep Wrangler heads down a desolate strip of dirt road, surrounded on either side by miles of sagebrush and sand. As the Jeep bumps along, two members of a Microsoft research team, Jim Piavis and Rick Rogahn, steady themselves against the roll bar, their feet planted on … [Read more...] about Microsoft Researchers Test AI-Controlled Soaring Machine
Insitu Partners with Esri and FireWhat on UAV Solution for Fire Fighting
Insitu is partnering with FireWhat, and Esri to provide aerial reconnaissance for fighting wildfires. The solution will use Insitu’s ground control station (INEXA Control), drones (ScanEagle), and payloads including the High Accuracy Photogrammetry (HAP) payload. The Insitu team will work with FireWhat’s fire professionals, using its geographic information system (GIS) … [Read more...] about Insitu Partners with Esri and FireWhat on UAV Solution for Fire Fighting
Utility-Specific Fixed-Wing VTOL Drone Takes Flight
ULC Robotics, Inc. is advancing the state-of-the-art in commercial utility industry aerial inspection after successfully flight testing a newly developed vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle last week. As a leading robotics, energy services and research and development company focused on the energy and utility industries, ULC Robotics’ … [Read more...] about Utility-Specific Fixed-Wing VTOL Drone Takes Flight
Parrot Disco: A Fixed Wing Drone Designed for Beginners and Enthusiasts Alike
Parrot looks to be taking a new tack in its competition with DJI by packaging their Disco as a drone for all users: beginners, enthusiast, and commercial users. Parrot has crafted the offering for both beginner and expert model aircraft enthusiasts that enables them to connect their own RC transmitter (SBus, Sumd or CPPM protocols) to the Parrot Disco and take control of the … [Read more...] about Parrot Disco: A Fixed Wing Drone Designed for Beginners and Enthusiasts Alike
