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FAA Expands Drone Detection Pathfinder Initiative
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expanding the part of its Pathfinder Program that focuses on detecting and identifying unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flying too close to airports. Today the
PrecisionHawk and Harris Corporation Expand Strategic Partnership to Introduce Airspace Safety Technologies to the Drone Market
The companies are merging Harris’ expertise in air traffic communication and surveillance and PrecisionHawk’s work on low-altitude, safety services for drones to provide a holistic unmanned aircraft, safety, technology service
Cardno Files U.S. Patent Application for UAS Remote Sensing Process
New patent application filing for Unmanned Aerial Systems UAS remote sensing technology workflow to support abandoned uranium assessment and cleanup. Cardno announced the filing with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
New Esri Workbook Teaches Basic Mapmaking and Spatial Analysis Techniques
Redlands, California—The new edition of GIS Tutorial 1: Basic Workbook, published by Esri, teaches the fundamentals of using geographic information system (GIS) technology, including making maps, geocoding data, and analyzing
Airbus Defence and Space to Build Biomass – the European Space Agency’s Forest Mission
1st P-band radar in space will measure the amount of biomass and carbon locked in the world’s forests and how this changes over time Biomass satellite will provide support to
Scientists Explore Earth’s Newest Land Using Advanced, High-Resolution 3D Mapping
SUVA, FIJI – Research vessel (R/V) Falkor will return to port today after 28 days at sea conducting pioneering studies including mapping the Earth’s newest island landscape in the Kingdom
Leica Captivate Experience Continues with Self-learning GNSS, Dynamic Lock for MultiStations
Leica Geosystems, industry leader of measurement technology, has announced the Leica Viva GS16 and updated Leica Captivate and SmartWorx Viva software. The GS16 is a truly self-learning GNSS receiver, able
PrecisionHawk And DJI Deliver Easy-To-Use Drone And Data Packages For Farmers
The pre-assembled package, which includes DJI’s hardware platform plus PrecisionHawk’s flight and analytics software, is seamlessly integrated to provide a cost-effective and easy remote sensing tool for agriculture PrecisionHawk and
UNITAR and Esri Host Annual Conference in Geneva
Renowned Speakers Explore Use of Location-Based Tools to Support Sustainable Development Goals Earlier this week, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) andEsri announced the featured speakers at
The First Images of Sentinel-1B
Launched on 25 April from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, Sentinel-1B has produced its first images only two hours after the radar was switched on – a record time for
