FLIR has unveiled a new line of unmanned aerial system payloads for its SkyRanger and SkyRaider drones. The new line launches with two multi-sensor products: StormCaster-T, which delivers continuous zoom and longwave infrared (LWIR) imaging, and StormCaster-L, which provides ultra-low-light imaging, tracking and mapping. Back in January, FLIR completed the $200m … [Read more...] about FLIR Unveils New StormCaster Payloads for SkyRanger and SkyRaider Drones
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FLIR Acquires Aeryon Drone Company in $200 Million Deal
Oregon-based drone company FLIR Systems has acquired UAS firm Aeryon Labs in a $200 million deal. Based in Canada, Aeryon is a leading designer and manufacturer of drone solutions built around aircraft under 20 pounds. The company mainly works with global military, public safety, and critical infrastructure market with 20 military agencies in more than 30 countries as … [Read more...] about FLIR Acquires Aeryon Drone Company in $200 Million Deal
Drones, Microsoft Help Fly Police Data Into the Cloud
Microsoft wants to bring law enforcement into the “cloud” and drones can help lift them to new heights. On Monday, the software giant demonstrated Microsoft Cloud for Government at the International Association of Chiefs of Police in San Diego. The software bundle provides secure cloud computing to government agencies and conform to all law-enforcement compliance controls … [Read more...] about Drones, Microsoft Help Fly Police Data Into the Cloud
Aeryon Doubles Success in Police Drone Sector
A Canadian drone company already a leader in police-driven UAV tech scored two victories recently that will no doubt launch it higher into the growing public-safety sector. Last week, Aeryon Labs unveiled an on-site option for its cloud-based, real-time video/data streaming platform, AeryonLive. The new system add-on will allow public-safety agencies to operate drones … [Read more...] about Aeryon Doubles Success in Police Drone Sector
Home-grown Traffic Drone Keeps Canadian Roads Safe
A Canadian police force is unleashing a homegrown drone to map traffic accidents and cut down on delays. The York (Ont.) Regional police purchased a Canadian-made Aeryon SkyRanger in July and announced this week the drone would be sent into action soon. “[The York] Traffic Bureau Reconstruction Team is currently implementing a high-tech drone mapping system that should … [Read more...] about Home-grown Traffic Drone Keeps Canadian Roads Safe
