Skyward, A Verizon company, announced a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the FAA to test cellular connected drones. Skyward was a visionary company in commercial drone software: the company was founded in 2012, before the enactment of Part 107. They were acquired by communications giant Verizon in April 2017: since then, parent company Verizon has worked closely with … [Read more...] about Cellular Connected Drones: Skyward Works with FAA
Commercial Drones
Drones for Clean Water: Nixie Water Sampling System Brings Samples to Scientists
Drones have proven to be an incredibly valuable tool for environmental scientists: now, Reign Maker, a drone and data services innovation company, has developed a system using drones for water sampling. Nixie, "the world’s first drone-enabled water sampling and data collection system, designed to drastically increase sampling rates and accuracy while reducing the number of … [Read more...] about Drones for Clean Water: Nixie Water Sampling System Brings Samples to Scientists
Hybrid-Electric Generator Systems Help Drones Fly Farther and Carry Heavier Payloads
As the commercial and military drone industries grow and drone manufacturing matures, aerospace companies are developing products that will help extend the reach of unmanned vehicles. CA-based aerospace startup LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc., has announced a new hybrid electric generator system that combines traditional fuel and electricity to increase flight … [Read more...] about Hybrid-Electric Generator Systems Help Drones Fly Farther and Carry Heavier Payloads
PPK for UAV Photogrammetry: the Optimal Workflow to Reduce GCP [Webinar]
Webinar: PPK for UAV Photogrammetry, THE optimal workflow to reduce GCP and maximize ROI – featuring DJI Phantom 4 RTK. Register here to attend this free webinar on July 1st, at 11:00 am EST in the U.S., 17:00 CEST (UTC+2) to join SBG Systems as they announce new features of their flagship INS/GNSS PPK software, Qinertia. This webinar will take viewers through an optimal … [Read more...] about PPK for UAV Photogrammetry: the Optimal Workflow to Reduce GCP [Webinar]
Australian Drone Regulations: Things are Looking Up Down Under
Australian drone regulations are developing rapidly, as a newly published policy statement on emerging aviation technologies outlines. For more on international drone regulations, see our recent updates on regulations in Canada and Latin America. Drones Looking Up, Down Under! By: Dawn M.K. Zoldi Hot off the presses, on May 6, 2021, Australia’s' Department of … [Read more...] about Australian Drone Regulations: Things are Looking Up Down Under
