This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Oceanic Constellations, a Kamakura-based maritime startup, has signed a joint demonstration contract with Keihin Dock—the Japan Mail Ship Group's sole shipbuilder—to establish mass production infrastructure for unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). … [Read more...] about USV Constellation Partnership Advances Ocean Monitoring Network Development
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Drones Over Water: Marble’s Quest To Transform Coastal Monitoring on the Drone Radio Show!
Don't miss Marble on the Drone Radio Show as Mat Johnsson, CEO and Founder talks with host Randy Goers about the use of drones for coastal monitoring and a variety of other marine situations. Drone Radio Show · Drones Over Water: Marble’s Quest To Transform Coastal Monitoring - Mathieu Johnsson, CEO & Founder Marble Mathieu Johnsson is CEO and Founder of Marble, a … [Read more...] about Drones Over Water: Marble’s Quest To Transform Coastal Monitoring on the Drone Radio Show!
Norway Splashes Cash to Homegrown Drone Reasearch
A Norwegian drone maker is swimming in a sea of fresh cash after earning a research grant to explore drone deployment at sea. The Research Council of Norway awarded a $2 million grant to GRIFF Aviation that will fund innovations to launch UAV flights for the maritime sector. Tasking drones to enhance industry and research projects on the ocean blue has recently created a new … [Read more...] about Norway Splashes Cash to Homegrown Drone Reasearch
British Maritime Group Launches Drone Division
A 30-year-old British maritime company is looking skyward to grow unmanned aerial applications over the deep, blue sea. Marek Marine announced the launch last week of a new aviation division dedicated to drone operations. The company, self-billed as “a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of marine equipment,” promises to pioneer “unmanned maritime aviation … [Read more...] about British Maritime Group Launches Drone Division
Marine Drone Will Police British Ocean Reserve
Fishing vessels trawling illegally near the South Pacific Pitcairn Islands are on notice – the British government will not tolerate unlawful fishing in what has been described as “the world's largest, continuous marine reserve” and government officials say drones will play a key role in enforcement efforts. The BBC reports that UK agencies purchased an ocean-going drone from … [Read more...] about Marine Drone Will Police British Ocean Reserve
