Aquatic drones are taking to the high seas to fight against contaminated drinking water. According to the World Health Organization, more than 2 billion people worldwide drink contaminated water due to pollution – a problem that will only worsen as demand is projected to spike by 30 percent within 30 years. There is hope – the Robonomics Network, a team of Russian … [Read more...] about Robonomics Floats Aquatic Drones to Scan Water Quality
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NOAA Launches Autonomous Drones to Study the Bering Sea
It’s not an Ark, but NOAA is charting a new course for aquatic research using autonomous drones. The federal agency recently launched a sea-going sortie of three aquatic drones bound for the Bering Sea. The drone fleet will survey the nation’s largest fish stock and monitor changing weather and ocean conditions in the Arctic. The autonomous drones are part of NOAA’s … [Read more...] about NOAA Launches Autonomous Drones to Study the Bering Sea
Aquabotix Signs Deal to Deploy Mine-hunting Aquatic Drones
Australian start-up Aquabotix this week signed an agreement with French defense multi-national Thales to research and design mine countermeasures using aquatic drone technology. This project is a collaboration with Australian Academia in conjunction with the University of Sydney, Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR), Flinders University, Western Sydney University, … [Read more...] about Aquabotix Signs Deal to Deploy Mine-hunting Aquatic Drones
New AUVSI Committee Dives Deep for Aquatic Drones
The world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of UAS systems is taking a deep dive to speak for maritime drone interests. The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International announced the creation of the Unmanned Maritime Systems Advocacy Committee. The committee will identify and advance policy positions for the growing industry. Aquatic or … [Read more...] about New AUVSI Committee Dives Deep for Aquatic Drones
Aquabotix’s Newest Drone Swarm Can Dive on Command
Australian start-up Aquabotix this week introduced SwarmDiver, a micro-aquatic drone that can tackle surface and underwater missions as a single vehicle or in a swarm. In swarms of 30 units, the drones can dive on command and collect underwater data for surveying, aquatic research, surveillance and reconnaissance for military and commercial users. “This vehicle is a … [Read more...] about Aquabotix’s Newest Drone Swarm Can Dive on Command
