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Another New Drone from ZenaTech

January 22, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

ZenaTech Launches ZenaDrone IQ Quad for Survey and Mapping Markets New autonomous quadcopter targets land surveying, construction, urban planning, and public works ZenaTech has announced the launch of the ZenaDrone IQ Quad, a new autonomous quadcopter designed for survey and mapping work. The drone will support land surveying, construction, urban planning, real estate … [Read more...] about Another New Drone from ZenaTech

Wingcopter 198 Drones to Support Aerial Surveying in Japan

January 7, 2026 by Ian McNabb Leave a Comment

Wingcopter’s long-range Wingcopter 198 drone will be deployed for aerial surveying in Japan under a new collaboration between ITOCHU Corporation, PASCO Corporation, and YellowScan Japan Co., Ltd. The partners have signed an MOU to apply the platform to disaster management, terrain mapping, and post-event restoration tasks. The Wingcopter 198 combines vertical takeoff and … [Read more...] about Wingcopter 198 Drones to Support Aerial Surveying in Japan

Orkid Unveils All-in-One Drone Combining LiDAR, Photogrammetry, GNSS, and Starlink

October 9, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Orkid 260VTOL integrated drone

Orkid has announced a new variant of its ORKID 260 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone, bringing together four of the most advanced aerial data capture technologies into one integrated, NDAA-compliant system. The ORKID 260VTOL integrated drone combines LiDAR, photogrammetry, GNSS, and Starlink satellite connectivity onboard, allowing all systems to operate … [Read more...] about Orkid Unveils All-in-One Drone Combining LiDAR, Photogrammetry, GNSS, and Starlink

From the Floor of Intergeo 2025: Phase One Unveils Advanced Drone Camera Systems

October 7, 2025 by Ian McNabb Leave a Comment

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

WISPR Systems Introduces SkyScout 2 and SkyScout 2+

September 10, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Next-generation drones focus on precision, durability, and operator experience WISPR Systems has announced the launch of the SkyScout 2 and SkyScout 2+, the latest evolution of its flagship drone platform. Developed with input from professionals in surveying, mapping, and inspection, the new models deliver increased performance, resilience, and operator control. The … [Read more...] about WISPR Systems Introduces SkyScout 2 and SkyScout 2+

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