Case Studies, Applications and Insight Articles

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

Choosing the Right Sonar Imaging System for AUVs

Wavefront has released an article explaining when and why Multi Aperture Sonar (MAS) should be used over Synthetic Aperture Sonar...

by Wavefront Systems
Case Study: Reliable Connectivity for Large-Scale Drone Delivery

Elsight has released a case study highlighting its partnership with DroneUp, a drone services provider that is developing an unmanned...

by Elsight
Estimating the Run Time of Lithium Batteries for Drones

MaxAmps has released an article explaining how to calculate a drone battery’s run time.  Before you can fly your new...

by MaxAmps
Comparing Parylene & Acrylic Conformal Coatings for Unmanned Aerospace Applications

Speciality Coating Systems (SCS) give a brief review of how Parylene and Acrylic conformal coatings are applied, their advantages and drawbacks, and the benefits to OEM and COTS products

by Speciality Coating Systems (SCS)
iXblue Brings Operational Efficiency to the Offshore Wind Industry

iXblue has released an article detailing the use of its innovative INS, subsea positioning and imagery solutions, and unmanned platforms...

by iXblue
Case Study: Demonstrating the Remote ID Concept

In this case study, Aerobits explains how its business partner Mám Dron illustrated the direct remote identification concept using the...

by Aerobits
Low-SWaP IR Optical Assemblies for UAVs & Drones

Ophir Optronics Solutions has released an article detailing how its continuous zoom lenses address the low-SWaP requirement of the UAV industry...

by Ophir Optronics Solutions
Case Study: Using Unmanned Systems to Maintain Water Reservoirs

In this case study, CHC Navigation explains how its APACHE 3 USV with single beam echosounder and its AA450 LiDAR scanner installed on...

by CHC Navigation
Case Study: Industrial Mining Surveying with Hybrid Fixed-Wing Drones

Wingtra has released a case study detailing the use of its WingtraOne Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to aid BNI Coal’s...

by Wingtra
Different Scan Patterns of LiDAR Systems

YellowScan has released an article detailing the different scan patterns of LiDAR systems. Read the full article on the YellowScan...

by YellowScan
Case Study: LiDAR Solutions for Oil & Gas Mapping Applications

Phoenix LiDAR has released a case study detailing how the implementation of its RANGER LiDAR solutions in pipeline surveys expanded...

by Phoenix LiDAR
Stereoscopic 3D-Visualization for the Oil & Gas Industry

Schneider Digital outlines the use of 3D PluraView monitors by oil and gas engineers to visualize the correct spatial relationships of reservoir structures and their properties

by Schneider Digital
Comparing Drone LiDAR Surveying Systems

Inertial Labs has released an article comparing two different models from the company’s Remote Sensing Payload Instrument (RESEPI) family of...

by Inertial Labs
Knight Optical Discusses Machine Vision & Optical Components 

In this article, Knight Optical, a supplier of on-spec, metrology-tested optical components, looks at some of the conversations and most...

by Knight Optical
MPL Explains the Evolution of SMT Technology

MPL has released the following article explaining the history of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and how this technology continues to...

by MPL Inc.
Case Study: Search & Recovery Using the Boxfish ROV

Boxfish has released a case study that details the use of its Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to search for and...

by Boxfish Research
What is an Electronic Speed Controller?

Advanced Power Drives has released an article that explains the main features of electronic speed controllers (ESCs) for brushless DC...

by Advanced Power Drives
Case Study: LiDAR Solutions for Railroad Surveying

Phoenix LiDAR has released a case study detailing how its SCOUT LiDAR systems were used by CSX Transportation for railway overhead...

by Phoenix LiDAR
How Navigation Data Is Used for Video Game Development

In this article, OxTS discusses using navigation data for video game development, specifically for a project one of its partners...

by OxTS
Using Drones for Methane Measurement

In this case study, FT Technologies explains how its lightweight, ultrasonic FT742-SM wind sensor was mounted onto a drone to...

by FT Technologies
AERIEPORT: A Nesting Station Built For Extreme Weather Conditions

In this article, Volatus Aerospace explores the development, use cases, and capabilities of its AERIEPORT nesting station. As the Co-Founder...

by Danielle Gagne at Volatus Aerospace
Using ViDAR for Surveillance at Sea

Sentient Vision Systems has released the following article detailing the use of ViDAR (Visual Detection and Ranging) to help intercept...

by Sentient Vision Systems
TCP/IP GNSS Device Communication for Global Mapper Mobile

Blue Marble Geographics has released the following article highlighting the ability of its Global Mapper Mobile geospatial app to support...

by Blue Marble Geographics
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