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SPH Engineering and Vets to Drones Partner to Expand Career Paths for Military Veterans

June 22, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

New training initiative focuses on advanced flight planning skills for surveying, mapping, and inspection work The commercial drone industry continues to face a demand for skilled operators who can manage complex missions. A new partnership between SPH Engineering and Vets to Drones aims to help military veterans fill that need. SPH Engineering announced a strategic … [Read more...] about SPH Engineering and Vets to Drones Partner to Expand Career Paths for Military Veterans

SPH Engineering Adds 600 MHz UAV GPR Antennas for High-Resolution Subsurface Mapping

November 25, 2025 by Ian McNabb 2 Comments

SPH Engineering has expanded its drone-based ground-penetrating radar (GPR) portfolio with two 600 MHz antennas designed for UAV integration: the MALĂ… GeoDrone 600 and the Zond Aero 600 NG. The new systems are aimed at high-resolution subsurface mapping in engineering, utility detection, archaeology, environmental studies, and geophysical research, particularly where access for … [Read more...] about SPH Engineering Adds 600 MHz UAV GPR Antennas for High-Resolution Subsurface Mapping

The Engineering Behind UgCS: Insights from Kristaps Brass on the Future of Drone Flight Planning

July 9, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

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Drone technology is evolving at a rapid pace, and with it comes the need for more advanced, reliable, and user-friendly flight planning software. At the forefront of this innovation is UgCS, developed by SPH Engineering. To gain a deeper understanding of the engineering challenges and breakthroughs behind UgCS, we interviewed Kristaps Brass, the company’s Product Owner and an … [Read more...] about The Engineering Behind UgCS: Insights from Kristaps Brass on the Future of Drone Flight Planning

SPH Engineering Releases UgCS 5.11: Cloud Sync, Small Drone Support, and New Mapping Tools

July 1, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

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New version aims to simplify field operations and expand drone mission options SPH Engineering has announced the release of UgCS 5.11, a major update to its mission planning software designed for professional drone operators. This update introduces several new features, including UgCS Cloud for seamless flight plan syncing, support for small DJI drones via Litchi, and enhanced … [Read more...] about SPH Engineering Releases UgCS 5.11: Cloud Sync, Small Drone Support, and New Mapping Tools

Don’t Get Grounded: Why Multi-Platform Software Is a Must for Drone Operations

June 23, 2025 by staff Leave a Comment

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As the drone industry braces for possible restrictions on Chinese-manufactured technology, operators are being forced to rethink their tech stack. In this DRONELIFE exclusive guest post, Kristaps Brass of European flight planning software company UgCS argues that software independence — not just hardware — is the critical factor for long-term operational success. DRONELIFE … [Read more...] about Don’t Get Grounded: Why Multi-Platform Software Is a Must for Drone Operations

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This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association.     Researchers at the University of Tokyo…

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Department of War Creates Central Office to Oversee U.S. Military Unmanned Systems

New Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager will consolidate acquisition, standards, budgeting, and industry engagement for drone and autonomous programs The U.S.…

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ANRA Technologies Surpasses 55,000 Commercial Drone Operations Per Month

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ND UAS Council Adds Grand Forks DDA to Strengthen Drone Ecosystem

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House FY27 NDAA Signals Drones Have Become Core Military Infrastructure

Rather than focusing primarily on buying new drones, the House Armed Services Committee is proposing the standards, training, doctrine, and…

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