Case Studies, Applications and Insight Articles

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

Top Positioning Systems for Mobile Mapping Vehicles

In this article, Oxford Technical Solutions discusses the top three positioning systems for mobile mapping vehicles and why the company’s...

by OxTS
Classifying Power Poles in Point Clouds with Global Mapper 

In the article below, Amanda Lind from Blue Marble Geographics describes how Global Mapper’s new pole classification tool works, as...

by Blue Marble Geographics
iRay Explains How Thermal Cameras are Used in Automation

In this article, iRay explains the role that thermal cameras play in automation applications, including automated inspection, process control, condition...

by iRay
Optimal Connectivity for Commercial BVLOS Drone Operations

Elsight has released a whitepaper that provides an introduction to BVLOS and highlights connectivity considerations to be made by OEMs,...

by Elsight
Sealevel Systems Explores SWaP-C2 Applications

In this article, Sealevel Systems explains SWaP-C2 and why it must be managed and optimized in applications to improve operational...

by Sealevel Systems
Relative Elevation Models in Global Mapper

The latest Global Mapper release (v24.1) includes a new tool for creating Relative Elevation Models (REM), which are also referred to...

by Amanda Lind at Blue Marble Geographics
3D Printed Components for Nanosatellites

Windform LX 3.0 composite 3D printing materials developed by CRP Group have been instrumental in helping Portland State Aerospace Society’s OreSat0 CubeSat ‘nanosatellite’ get into orbit

by CRP Group
Plettenberg Develops Electric Propulsion System for Uncrewed Transport Vessel

In this case study, Plettenberg explains how it developed a tailored propulsion system for Feller Yachting’s Ella uncrewed light transport...

by Plettenberg
Collaborative Robots: Bridging the Gap Between Robots & Humans

Knight Optical has released an article about how optical components are used in collaborative robots (cobots). The article also explains...

by Knight Optical
Case Study: Using Drone LiDAR for Reforestation

In this case study, YellowScan details how MSDI used its LiDAR equipment to carry out scans for topographic and hydrologic...

by YellowScan
Can Drones Provide a Safer Insight During Inspections?

In this article, gNext Labs discusses the benefits of using drones for infrastructure inspections and how, by visualizing this data...

by gNext Labs
Understanding Radar Synchro Converters

Cambridge Pixel has released an insights article that offers tips from radar experts and software engineers for understanding radar synchro...

by Cambridge Pixel
Tyto Robotics Explores Ways to Calculate & Measure Propeller Thrust

In the below article, Tyto Robotics looks at three different methods for quantifying propeller thrust and compares the results. The...

by Tyto Robotics
iRay Explains What Thermal Imaging Cameras Can Detect

iRay, a leading developer of professional infrared and thermal imaging solutions for unmanned systems and robotics, has released an article...

by iRay
Improving the Masking Process for Aerospace PCBs

Dymax has released a case study on improving the PCB masking process for an aerospace and defense manufacturer

by Dymax
Optimizing SWaP-C2 for Embedded Computing

In this article, Sealevel Systems discusses the importance of optimizing Size, Weight, Power, Cost and Cooling (SWaP-C2) in the design...

by Sealevel Systems
GPU Enhancements for Mission-Critical Applications

EIZO has released an article explaining the benefits NVIDIA’s Ampere brings to its embedded systems to support both traditional render...

by EIZO Rugged Solutions
Fruity Chutes Online Parachute Descent Rate Calculator

Fruity Chutes, a leading manufacturer of high quality UAV parachute recovery systems, has a tool that plots the descent rate...

by Fruity Chutes
ComNav Reveals the Secrets Behind its Venus Laser RTK

ComNav’s Venus Laser RTK is a lightweight GNSS receiver that enables rodless surveying with a millimeter laser. The company has...

by ComNav Technology
What Are the Two Basic Types of Light-Curable Materials?

In the following article Dymax, a leading manufacturer of UV/LED light-curable materials, sheds some light on the technology behind acrylate...

by Dymax
Using Drones to Produce a Variable Rate Map for Nitrogen Use in Crop Fields

Atmos has released a case study that explains how Neptune Site Services used the company’s Marlyn Cobalt drone equipped with the...

by Atmos
Enhancing Subsea Operations for Large ROVs

Voyis has released an article explaining the differences between Light Work and Work Class ROVs, and how the company’s technology...

by Voyis
iRay Explores the Use of Thermal Imaging Equipment on Mining Robots

In this article, iRay explains how its thermal imaging equipment can be mounted onto mining robots to reduce the failure...

by iRay
Dejero Explains the Benefits of Cellular Bonding for Connection Resiliency

While bonding cellular connections may provide enough bandwidth for high-quality live video and real-time data exchange in mobile and nomadic...

by Dejero
Dual-Cure 9771 Conformal Coating for PCBs

Dual-Cure 9771 Conformal Coating by Dymax offers superior PCB protection with low outgassing and ionic content. Developed to meet the...

by Dymax
HD Air Studio Develops Custom Search & Rescue Gimbal for Technical University of Denmark

In this case study, HD Air Studio discusses how it designed and produced a custom gimbal for the Technical University...

by HD Air Studio
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