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?
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Niantic Spatial and Spexi Turn Drone Imagery Into Physical AI
A new partnership routes Spexi's aerial captures through Niantic Spatial's Reconstruction API to produce city-scale 3D Gaussian splats for enterprise customers. Niantic Spatial and Spexi Geospatial announced a strategic partnership that pairs Spexi's aerial data network with Niantic Spatial's 3D reconstruction pipeline. The deal positions drone imagery for physical AI as an … [Read more...] about Niantic Spatial and Spexi Turn Drone Imagery Into Physical AI
From the Floor of Intergeo 2025: Phase One Unveils Advanced Drone Camera Systems
Phase One demonstrated comprehensive aerial imaging technologies at Intergeo 2025 in Frankfurt, showcasing new drone camera integration solutions designed for professional geospatial applications. The company announced hardware and software developments targeting surveying, inspection, and mapping operations across multiple UAV platforms. iXM-RS250 Aerial Camera Technical … [Read more...] about From the Floor of Intergeo 2025: Phase One Unveils Advanced Drone Camera Systems
Gremsy and Nokia Unveil UAV Integration Solutions at XPONENTIAL Europe 2025
Showcasing Innovations in Stabilization and Connectivity Gremsy and Nokia are teaming up to present their latest UAV integration solutions at XPONENTIAL Europe 2025. The event, known for bringing together experts in unmanned and autonomous systems, provides a platform to explore new advancements and industry challenges. This collaboration highlights ongoing efforts to improve … [Read more...] about Gremsy and Nokia Unveil UAV Integration Solutions at XPONENTIAL Europe 2025
Two Innovative Canadian Drone Companies Join Forces to Fight Kelowna Wildfires
As wildfires raged in Canada, two innovative Canadian drone companies joined forces to provide responders with critical aerial data. InDro Robotics and Spexi Geospatial deployed commercial off the shelf drones weighing less than 250 grams, using the Spexigon automation platform, to provide decision makers with rapid damage assessment information and thermal imagery identifying … [Read more...] about Two Innovative Canadian Drone Companies Join Forces to Fight Kelowna Wildfires
