AS-DT1 Offers Accurate 3D Measurement in a Compact, Lightweight Design for Drones, Robotics, and More Sony Unveils AS-DT1 Miniature LiDAR Sensor Sony Electronics has announced the AS-DT1, a compact and lightweight LiDAR depth sensor designed for precise 3D measurement. Measuring only 29mm x 29mm x 31mm and weighing 50 grams, the AS-DT1 is now the world’s smallest and lightest … [Read more...] about Sony Launches World’s Smallest and Lightest Precision LiDAR Sensor
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Proposed Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249): Still a Bad Idea
News and Commentary. The Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249), currently under consideration in the U.S. Senate, is raising significant concerns across the commercial drone industry. The bill - another reboot of the Drone Federalism Act first introduced in 2017, and the bill of the same name first introduced in 2019 - would fundamentally shift the regulatory landscape for … [Read more...] about Proposed Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249): Still a Bad Idea
SimActive Releases Correlator3D Version 10.4 with Enhanced 3D Model Controls
New Update Offers Greater Flexibility for Photogrammetry and LiDAR Workflows SimActive Inc., a leading developer of photogrammetry software, has released Version 10.4 of its Correlator3D platform. This new version gives users more control over 3D model creation, with advanced tools for both photogrammetry and LiDAR data. Full Control for Diverse Workflows Correlator3D … [Read more...] about SimActive Releases Correlator3D Version 10.4 with Enhanced 3D Model Controls
China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions: What They Mean for the U.S. Drone Industry
China’s recent decision to restrict exports of key rare earth elements is set to create new challenges for the U.S. drone industry, adding to the complications already caused by tariffs. These export controls target materials essential for manufacturing the high-performance magnets and batteries that power commercial drones, raising concerns about supply chain stability and … [Read more...] about China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions: What They Mean for the U.S. Drone Industry
WarrenUAS Expands Industry Reach Through New Partnership with The Tactien Group
Collaboration brings advanced UAS expertise and strategic insight to support WarrenUAS research, training, and program growth Warren County Community College’s WarrenUAS program, known for its strength in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) training and research, has announced a new partnership with The Tactien Group LLC. The collaboration brings aviation strategy expertise to … [Read more...] about WarrenUAS Expands Industry Reach Through New Partnership with The Tactien Group
