A New Chapter for Autonomous Middle-Mile Logistics Windracers has unveiled its latest self-flying cargo aircraft, the ULTRA MK2, at a launch event in London. Designed to enhance middle-mile logistics, the ULTRA MK2 offers double the power output, a 50% increase in payload capacity, and a significant reduction in fuel costs compared to its predecessor. “The launch of ULTRA … [Read more...] about Windracers Introduces ULTRA MK2 Cargo UAV: More Power, Payload, and Efficiency
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UAVOS Tests AI-Driven Autopilot System for GNSS-Denied Environments
Autonomous Helicopter Successfully Navigates Using Computer Vision in Day and Night Conditions, Paving the Way for Advanced Drone Applications by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Silicon Valley-based autonomous helicopter developer UAVOS recently announced that they had successfully tested their autopilot system using computer vision in collaboration with a client. This … [Read more...] about UAVOS Tests AI-Driven Autopilot System for GNSS-Denied Environments
Primoco UAV and T-Mobile Czech Republic Collaborate on UAV-Based Mobile Network Coverage for Crisis Situations
Innovative Solution Enhances Mobile Network Recovery During Emergencies Primoco UAV SE and T-Mobile Czech Republic have successfully integrated an LTE network BTS base station into the Primoco UAV One 150 unmanned aerial vehicle. This collaboration aims to significantly reduce mobile network recovery time during emergencies, with potential applications across the European … [Read more...] about Primoco UAV and T-Mobile Czech Republic Collaborate on UAV-Based Mobile Network Coverage for Crisis Situations
NASA Advances Drone Autonomy: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview with Researcher Jeffrey Homola
Advancements in Autonomous Drone Flight: Insights from NASA Researcher Jeffrey Homola by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi At the AUVSI Xponential 2024, an event showcasing the latest innovations in unmanned systems, NASA's recent achievement of flying multiple drones autonomously beyond visual line of sight marks a pivotal advancement in drone technology. I had the … [Read more...] about NASA Advances Drone Autonomy: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview with Researcher Jeffrey Homola
MatrixSpace, INVOLI Co-Lead in Publishing the First ASTM SDSP Standard
ASTM SDSP Standard: Expanding the UTM Ecosystem In a significant step towards managing the growing volume of metrics for low-altitude, autonomous flight, MatrixSpace and INVOLI have jointly led the publication of the first F3623-23 Standard Specification for Surveillance Supplementary Data Service Provider (SDSP) by ASTM International. SDSPs play a crucial role in … [Read more...] about MatrixSpace, INVOLI Co-Lead in Publishing the First ASTM SDSP Standard
