Switzerland-based meteorology data company Meteomatics has announced a partnership with NOAA's National Mesonet Program (NMP) to integrate operational weather drone data into National Weather Service forecasts—marking the first time drone-collected observations will feed directly into U.S. weather forecasting operations. Meteodrones Fill Critical Data Gaps The Meteodrones … [Read more...] about Meteodrones Provide New Data to National Weather Service
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U.S. Navy Tests Meteomatics Meteodrones to Improve Maritime Weather Intelligence
New trials show how ship-launched weather drones can close critical observation gaps at sea The U.S. Navy and weather technology company Meteomatics have completed a new demonstration that could change how weather data is collected at sea. As part of the Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) in the Mississippi Sound near Gulfport, the Navy tested Meteomatics’ automated … [Read more...] about U.S. Navy Tests Meteomatics Meteodrones to Improve Maritime Weather Intelligence
Drone Certifications, Combat Tech & BVLOS on the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast!
In this week's episode of Weekly Wings, hosts Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff cover a range of cutting-edge drone innovations and industry updates. The episode starts with a recap of Paul’s experience at the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, including highlights from live flight demonstrations. Percepto's industrial inspection drones received FAA type … [Read more...] about Drone Certifications, Combat Tech & BVLOS on the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast!
In the Eye of the Storm with Swarming Drones
Drones have become a major tool for weather researchers, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA has used drones to capture killer whales on film, forecast wildfires, and research hurricanes. Now, Black Swift Technologies, an engineering firm, is developing a drone swarm that will be deployed close to the eyewall of a cyclone or hurricane … [Read more...] about In the Eye of the Storm with Swarming Drones
Drone Science: Research Team Will Fly Drones Into the Eclipse
While drone operators everywhere will be looking for their best shots during Monday's eclipse (check out this guide from Kittyhawk) a team of scientists from Oklahoma State University and the University of Nebraska will be flying all day to measure the effect of the eclipse on weather patterns. Popular Science reports that the researchers are participants in … [Read more...] about Drone Science: Research Team Will Fly Drones Into the Eclipse
