Case Studies, Applications and Insight Articles

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

The Benefits of Mapping with a 100MP Camera

Phase One details the experience that its client EyeFly has had whilst using the Phase One 100 Megapixel camera to...

by Phase One
How ATMOSPHERE & Thales Deliver a Complete Satellite Communications Package

Jean-Marc Gaubert, the founder and managing director of ATMOSPHERE, who provide connected technologies and services for the aviation sector, sat...

by ATMOSPHERE
Extracting Curbs as Breaklines Using Global Mapper

Amanda Lind at Blue Marble Geographics explains the automated method of extracting curbs as line features from elevation data using Global Mapper. There...

by Amanda Lind
Key Considerations for Successful Antenna Selection

MP Antenna highlights some key things to consider when selecting the right antenna for your application, including: Frequencies and technologies...

by MP Antenna
Ruggedizing COTS Electronics with Parylene

Specialty Coating Systems discusses the benefits of using Parylene conformal coatings to protect Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and related electronic...

by Specialty Coating Systems
Case Study: Using LiDAR to Trace the Steps of Pirates in the Indian Ocean

YellowScan explains how its Mapper UAV LiDAR was used on board a DPS6 drone as part of excavation campaigns to...

by YellowScan
Drones in Forestry & Land Management

From tracking invasive species to detecting fires, drones are formidable tools for nearly every aspect of forestry and land management....

by Draganfly
UAS Propulsion Units Made in Germany

Sky Power GmbH reflects on the significance of supply chain security to UAS manufacturers, and the importance of component origins...

by Sky Power GmbH
The Technology Transition from Crewed to Uncrewed Platforms
by Ed Hennessy, CEO at Performance Marketing Group
Ruggedizing UAV Electronics with Parylene Conformal Films

Specialty Coating Systems discusses why it is important to safeguard the Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and similar electronic assemblies that...

by Specialty Coating Systems
Using Drones for Hurricane Monitoring

Black Swift Technologies discusses how the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) used the company’s Black Swift S0 UAS for...

by Black Swift Technologies
Avoid ‘Plug & Pray’ with a Performance Validated Hardware Platform

EIZO Rugged Solutions has collaborated with Atrenne and Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) on a technical whitepaper covering a fully integrated SWaP-C system already configured, tested, and...

by EIZO Rugged Solutions
Advantages of a Field-Operable Hydrogen Station
by Jarat Ford, General Manager at H3 Dynamics North America
21 Ways to Make a Drone Fly Longer

Tyto Robotics offers some tips and suggestions for ways to make a drone fly longer, and explains what tools the company offers for motor and propeller testing – one of the most effective ways to increase flight time. Some of the tips and suggestions offered could add minutes to flight time!

by Tyto Robotics
Exploring the Role of Remote Operations in Making Offshore Energy Greener

SubC Imaging explores how remote operations technologies, such as deep sea cameras and remotely operated vehicles, are playing a pivotal role in making offshore energy greener

by SubC Imaging
The Importance of Drones for Oil & Gas

Draganfly discusses the importance of drones within the oil & gas sector in the whitepaper: The Future of Drone Surveillance....

by Draganfly
Aerial Camera Solution for Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Surveying

Phase One discusses the use of the Phase One Industrial 100MP medium format aerial camera in a drone-based system to enable...

by Phase One
Comparing AC vs DC vs BLDC Motor Efficiency

Tyto Robotics explores the differences between different types of electric motors, comparing their efficiency for use in many industries and...

by Tyto Robotics
MP Antenna Solutions Improve Video Feed from Near Space

In this case study, MP Antenna explains how it supplied wireless omnidirectional Micro Omni Antennas to meet the needs of...

by MP Antenna
Benefits of a COM Express & Custom Carrier Board Solution

Sealevel Systems explains the benefits of COM Express for embedded computing in a variety of industry applications, including autonomous vehicles and aircraft....

by Sealevel Systems
Evaluating Distances Between Point Clouds Using Global Mapper Pro

Amanda Lind at Blue Marble Geographics explains how to use the Compare Point Clouds tool in the company’s Global Mapper...

by Blue Marble Geographics
Case Study: SBG INS Chosen for Bathymetry Fleet

SBG Systems discusses the application of Apogee Grade INS on French National Hydrographic & Oceanographic Office survey vessels

by SBG Systems
How to Test a Brushless Motor with a Thrust Stand

In this article, Tyto Robotics explores seven different ways to test brushless motors with the company’s thrust stands, plus how...

by Tyto Robotics
The Optimal Communications Strategy for Uncrewed & Autonomous Maritime Systems

Wouter Deknopper, Vice President and Managing Director, Maritime at Iridium Communications, explains how the Iridium Certus multi-service platform can provide reliable connections and critical BVLOS communications for uncrewed and autonomous maritime applications.

by Iridium Communications
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.