Case Studies, Applications and Insight Articles

Articles and technology insights covering unmanned and autonomous technology, systems and developments

Ziyan: Elevating Power Infrastructure with Unmanned Helicopters

Ziyan outlines its aims to revolutionize how inspections are approached in the power and energy industries by elevating the intelligence of operations in the sector with its UAS

by Ziyan UAS
Monitoring the Brazilian Savanna with LiDAR & RBG Sensors

A Phoenix LiDAR has been used as part of research to protect the biologically diverse savanna from further human impacts, restore native species, & increase CO2 absorption

by Phoenix LiDAR
High Precision Mowing with OpenMower

u-blox’s OpenMower delivers centimeter-level positioning accuracies, with real-time kinematic (RTK) GNSS receivers guiding robotic lawnmowers so they never mow the same place twice

by u-blox
UAS Type Certification: Connection Confidence as an Essential Component

Elsight discusses the use of the FAA’s Type Certification process as a method of facilitating growth in the drone industry, approving UAV design similarly to aircraft in manned aviation

by Elsight
GNSS Jamming Techniques & Mitigation Strategies

TUALCOM explains the different sources of GNSS interference and jamming, and how anti-jamming strategies work

by Tualcom
Network Remote ID & the Future of Drone Operations

Elsight delves into the increase in drone numbers that comes with an inevitable inflation of collision risk – with people, property, other UAVs, or with manned aircraft

by Elsight
Aegis: Utilizing Three-Phase AC-DC Power Supplies in UAS

Aegis specializes in creating three-phase AC-DC power supplies with high power output levels, operating frequencies of 60Hz or 400Hz, smart monitoring technologies, and other features

by Aegis Power Systems
Case Study: SB 100 PRO USV in Port of Barcelona

Seabots' case study discusses the deployment of the company's SB 100 PRO unmanned surface vehicle (USV) in the Port of Barcelona for water analysis and multibeam bathymetry

by Seabots
Fuel Cell Power for Commercial UAV

Intelligent Energy’s IE-SOAR fuel cell modules are a good alternative for commercial UAVs, being lower maintenance, quieter, and having lower vibration than IC engines

by Intelligent Energy
Conformal Coatings: Providing Battery Barrier Protection Across Markets

Specialty Coating Systems discusses how to protect batteries during an era of change in their usage environments, particularly as new battery applications are being developed

by Specialty Coating Systems
Atrenne: A Guide to Understanding VITA Standards

Atrenne discusses how the VITA standards are particularly relevant to embedded computing, being designed to facilitate the design and manufacturing of critical components

by Atrenne Computing Solutions
Emergency Response with Ziyan UAVs

In the aftermath of natural disasters, communication, power, and transportation infrastructure in disaster-stricken areas may face complete disruption. Extreme scenarios,...

Ziyan UAS
Precision Positioning for Autonomous Robots

u-blox has developed a step-by-step guide on implementing precision positioning solutions, taking you through every step of the process

u-blox
LiDAR Fundamentals: What is LiDAR?

Phoenix LiDAR helps its customers and the public to learn about LiDAR and discusses what makes the company’s solutions a...

Phoenix LiDAR Systems
Training a Custom Point Cloud Classification in Global Mapper Pro

Are you looking to create point cloud classifications to identify unique features in your point clouds? Learn more with Blue...

by Amanda Lind
Safety First: Drone Compliance & Part 107 FAA Regulations

Elsight explains that following new FAA regulations allows drone operators to ensure compliance, prioritize safety, and contribute to the growth of the industry

by Elsight
Sharing Aviation Safety Culture with Drone Students

Darren Large, Senior Adjunct Professor and president of the NEC/AAAE, is teaching an appreciation of the aviation safety culture to WarrenUAS students looking to carve-out a career within the professional drone industry

by Warren County Community College
CHC Navigation: Breaking New Ground in Waterway Digitization

CHCNav digitally maps the Yangtze River to optimize the management, safety, and sustainability of crucial navigation infrastructure

by CHC Navigation
Is the Drone Industry Facing a Dilemma?

Edmond M. Hennessy discusses some of the challenges and uncertainties faced within the fast-paced, high-growth, drone industry

contributed by Edmond Hennessy, CEO at PMGResults
Power Supply Systems for Embedded Computers

A power supply is a device that converts power from the source into the right format and voltage for the...

Aegis Power Systems
Comparing FAA & ESA Remote ID Regulations

Elsight aims to minimize the collision risk between manned and unmanned aircraft, and to provide a workable level of traceability and accountability in the event of an accident

by Elsight
Differences in GNSS System Times

TUALCOM explains the differences in the timing systems employed by global navigation satellite systems

by Tualcom
Growing Autonomous Mowing Through High Precision GNSS Solutions

u-blox discusses how Greenzie leverages the company’s high precision GNSS solutions to transform a fleet of commercial mowers into autonomous...

u-blox
Alpha Unmanned Systems: Elevating UAV Excellence

Álvaro Escarpenter, CTO and co-founder of Alpha Unmanned Systems takes timeout to discuss the evolution of the Alpha 800 and Alpha 900, the advantages of fueled unmanned helicopters over battery powered multirotor platforms, and the key to achieving reliability in demanding, GPS-denied environments such as the Ukraine

by Alpha Unmanned Systems
Ziyan UAS: Remote Sensing

A wide range of payloads can be equipped on Ziyan’s Ranger P2X, a long endurance UAV which can fly for 120 minutes and cover distances up to 120km

by Ziyan UAS
T-DRONES Quadcopter: M690B vs. M690Pro

The company produces two industrial-grade quadcopter UAVs, the M690B and M690Pro, which can be used in public safety, transportation, infrastructure, and utilities

by T-DRONES
Advancing Unmanned Systems Through Strategic Collaboration UST works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive unmanned systems capabilities forward.