The world's largest aerospace company, Boeing [NYSE: BA] has announced its latest investment in autonomous aircraft. Boeing invested in Near Earth Autonomy, a Pittsburgh-based company "focused on developing a portfolio of technologies that enable safe and reliable autonomous flight."Near Earth Autonomy, a spin-off from Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Near Earth … [Read more...] about Boeing’s Newest Investment in the Drone Ecosystem: Near Earth Autonomy
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Insitu Demonstrates Revolutionary UAV Integrated with GIS for Fighting Wildfires
Boeing subsidiary Insitu, working with Esri, the spatial analytics firm, has successfully completed test flights on a method for supporting firefighting efforts using state-of-the-art software. The flights were held at the FAA's UAS Warm Springs, Oregon Test Range. The national FAA test site program facilitates the UAS industry in meeting strict customer needs and … [Read more...] about Insitu Demonstrates Revolutionary UAV Integrated with GIS for Fighting Wildfires
From Insitu: A Swarm of Solos for Autonomous Mapping Missions
The Roswell Test Flight Crew met with several companies while attending the Future Farm Drone Rodeo in Portland. In this episode, they speak with John Leipper, the Solutions Architecture Manager for drone manufacturer Insitu. At the Future Farm Drone Rodeo in Pendleton, Oregon, Insitu conducted a drone swarm demonstration using three 3DR Solos – all controlled by a single pilot … [Read more...] about From Insitu: A Swarm of Solos for Autonomous Mapping Missions
Insitu Partners with Esri and FireWhat on UAV Solution for Fire Fighting
Insitu is partnering with FireWhat, and Esri to provide aerial reconnaissance for fighting wildfires. The solution will use Insitu’s ground control station (INEXA Control), drones (ScanEagle), and payloads including the High Accuracy Photogrammetry (HAP) payload. The Insitu team will work with FireWhat’s fire professionals, using its geographic information system (GIS) … [Read more...] about Insitu Partners with Esri and FireWhat on UAV Solution for Fire Fighting
Insitu’s Million Hour Milestone: “We’re Just Getting Started.”
Military and commercial drone company Insitu announced that their platforms have flown 1,000,000 hours last week - a major milestone for the 23-year-old company. "...I believe we are just getting started,” said Insitu's president and CEO, Ryan Hartman. The company, now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Company, is a provider of end-to-end drone solutions. While the … [Read more...] about Insitu’s Million Hour Milestone: “We’re Just Getting Started.”
