Case Studies, Applications and Insight Articles

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

Blue Marble’s Global Mapper GIS Application

Blue Marble discusses the features of its GIS application, Global Mapper, which has complete interoperability with impressive data support, as well as extensive raster and vector capabilities

by Blue Marble
Vertiq Discusses Comprehensive Lifetime Test Procedure

Vertiq is aiming to create the longest lasting motors and ESCs on the market with data from lifetime testing allowing the company to iterate on designs to further improve the reliability and longevity of the product

by Jon Broome
Deep Trekker: Water Tank Maintenance with ROVs

The company outlines the importance of proper water tank inspection and maintenance, including methods, regulations, and the ROVs that best suit the needs of different tanks

by Deep Trekker
Determining Position Using Radio Waves

TUALCOM explains the history and utility of radionavigation

by Tualcom
Special Use of Remote ID Solutions

Aerobits discusses Remote Identification and the drone industry, and how its solutions can enable safe unmanned flight

by Rafał Słoń at Aerobits
PCB Assembly Drawings: Polarities, Pin1 & Anode/Cathode Markings

San Francisco Circuits has created a new resource on PCB assembly drawings covering polarities, Pin1 marking and anode/cathode markings. In...

by San Francisco Circuits
SEABOTS Drone & Multi-Beam Echo-Sounder in the Balearic Islands

SEABOTS found that its multipurpose SB 100 PRO USV equipped with a WASSP S3R multibeam echo-sounder offered impressive performance in marine preservation tasks

by SEABOTS
Whitepaper: WISPR Accuracy Study – RESEPI M2X vs XT-32

Inertial Labs' latest whitepaper delves deeper into the performance and accuracy of the RESEPI M2X and XT-32 systems

by Inertial Labs
Q&A with Industrial Propulsion Systems Manufacturer Vertiq

Jon Broome co-founder and CEO at Vertiq takes timeout to talk with UST about the company’s unique NDAA-compliant propulsion solutions for aerial vehicles

by Vertiq
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
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.