Case Studies, Applications and Insight Articles

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

Sub-Millimeter-Resolution UAV Dam Surveys with iXM 100 Camera

Phase One explains how drone-based critical infrastructure inspection company Orthodrone uses its iXM 100 camera for photogrammetric data acquisition for...

by Phase One
Exploring Encoding Challenges for Unmanned Video Streaming Applications

In a recent whitepaper, EIZO Rugged Solutions highlights the importance of low latency, high fidelity, and limited bandwidth in military avionics streaming. Read...

by EIZO Rugged Solutions
What Positioning Technology Is Right For Your UAV?

OxTS explores different types of positioning technology for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), explaining what GPS, PPK, RTK, GCP and GNSS are, and what they mean for your UAV project

by OxTS
Challenges & Solutions for sUAS Navigation in GNSS-Denied Environments

In a recent article, Alpha Unmanned Systems explains how its UAVs can can fly in GNSS denied navigation using a...

by Alpha Unmanned Systems
gNext’s Platform Release: Future-Proof the Infrastructure Inspection Process

In this article, gNext discusses its latest inspection software platform release with new features including gNext-Skydio cloud integration, support for...

by gNext Labs
Case Study: 3D Modeling with the i93 VISUAL IMU-RTK GNSS

CHC Navigation explains how its i93 IMU-RTK GNSS receiver proved its effectiveness in saving money, time and effort in collecting...

by CHC Navigation
VB Antennas Offers Considerations for Antenna Selection

VB Antennas outlines some key points to consider when selecting the right antenna for your application, highlighting how the company...

by VB Antennas
Computing Technology for Mission-Critical Public Safety Communications

Sealevel Systems highlights the use of computing systems in dispatch and control centres and communications networks for public safety. As...

by Sealevel Systems
How the Hamburg Port Authority Uses OceanAlpha USVs for Hydrographic Surveying

OceanAlpha explains how its SL40 USV became the first unmanned vessel approved for use by the Hamburg Port Authority to perform...

by OceanAlpha
Classifying Transmission Towers in Point Clouds Using Global Mapper Pro

In this article, Amanda Lind from Blue Marble Geographics describes the process of classifying transmission towers in point clouds using...

by Amanda Lind
infiniDome Explores GPS Jamming: How it Works, Methods of Prevention

infiniDome’s latest whitepaper explores the vulnerability of GPS (GNSS) systems to jamming and offers insights into the mechanics of GPS jamming....

by infiniDome
Precise Drive Control for Unmanned Catamaran

Kieran Breheny, Strategic Development Manager at Dynautics explains the team’s involvement in the design and supply of the Vessel Control...

by Kieran Breheny, Strategic Development Manager at Dynautics
The use of Drones in Agriculture

Draganfly takes a look at the use of drones in agriculture and how the pairing of UAS (unmanned aerial systems)...

by Draganfly
Underwater Obstacle Avoidance for Unmanned Surface Vessels

Farsounder has released the following article explaining how its Argos series of 3D forward looking navigation sonars can help meet...

by FarSounder
Case Study: Interactive 360° High-Resolution Aerial Imaging

Phase One has released a case study detailing how its iXM-100 cameras were purchased by Phoenix LiDAR Systems and Black...

by Phase One
Wavefront’s Live Demonstration of Sentinel Intruder Sonar

Wavefront Systems has released an article following live demonstrations of the Sentinel Intruder Detection Sonar (IDS) and explains its key...

by Wavefront Systems
Using USVs for Offshore Wind Farm Scouring & Cable Surveying

OceanAlpha explains how China General Nuclear Power Group used an OceanAlpha M80 USV and Echoscope 4G version of Coda Octopus’...

by OceanAlpha
Why Replacement Antennas Need Multi-Polarization

MP Antenna explains why it can be a problem if you install a replacement antenna with a polarization that does...

by MP Antenna
Embedded Computing for Geospatial Mapping & Recording with Augmented Reality

Sealevel Systems highlights how the company’s COM Express-based computing solutions have been used in the development of an augmented reality...

by Sealevel Systems
Phase One Launches iXM-SP150 Space-Hardened Camera at GEOINT

Phase One has introduced its iXM-SP150 space camera with high-quality components for both Earth Observation and Space Domain Awareness applications....

by Phase One
Draganfly Performs Environmental Monitoring in Infrastructure & Construction Industries

Draganfly’s drone service team has successfully completed a challenging 24/7 monitoring mission for a major critical infrastructure construction project. For...

by Draganfly
Properties & Applications of Sapphire as an Optical Material

Meller Optics, manufacturer of high-precision custom optical windows, domes, and lenses, has released a whitepaper focusing on sapphire and how...

by Meller Optics
LightWare microLiDAR Sensors Protect UAVs from Hard to Detect Power Lines

LightWare LiDAR details how the company’s LiDAR technology can be used by UAV operators to detect overhead power lines. With...

by Nadia Nilsen, CEO & Co-Founder at LightWare LiDAR
Drones in Infrastructure & Construction

Draganfly highlights the advantages of drone monitoring and related analytics to infrastructure & construction management teams. These include significant cost...

by Draganfly
Why System on Modules are Used in High-Performance Computing Systems

EIZO Rugged Solutions explains the advantages of using a 3U VPX Single Board Computer (SBC) with a System on Module...

by EIZO Rugged Solutions
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.