Case Studies, Applications and Insight Articles

RTKdata examines how U.S. drone approval restrictions and federal compliance rules affect RTK workflows, highlighting procurement limits, DJI fleet considerations, and the role of NTRIP RTK in maintaining positioning consistency

Septentrio and AGR showcase advanced GNSS-enabled UAVs performing firefighting, agriculture, logistics, and urban operations in complex, interference-prone environments

SubC Imaging outlines how integrated imaging, recording, streaming, and communication systems enable reliable remote subsea inspections by supporting accurate decision-making without offshore presence

Orbital UAV’s OptiProp simulation platform enables modelling of engine and propeller combinations, predicting thrust, power requirements, and fuel consumption to support UAV propulsion design across varied altitudes and conditions

Blue Nose Aerial Imaging explains how drone technology enables safer, faster, and more cost-effective commercial roof inspections, providing detailed aerial imagery and data collection without requiring inspectors to physically access rooftops

Explore how Hoverfly Technologies and CRP USA used 3D printing with Windform GT to create durable, lightweight fuselages for advanced tactical drones

Analog Modules Inc highlights the development and technical challenges of high current laser diode drivers for military systems, examining linear driver limitations, capacitor selection, and advances in intelligent switching architectures

Advanced Navigation explains how its vertically integrated manufacturing approach addresses challenges associated with traditional inertial navigation system supply chains, enabling scalable UAV fleet deployment

HOBBYWING discusses how its P115M 800 V coaxial propulsion system has been equipped on the XJ-X250 hybrid multirotor UAV, a 700 kg-class platform supporting heavy-duty unmanned aerial missions

Allient Inc. has published a new whitepaper exploring motor technologies used in drone systems, outlining key performance factors and practical guidance for selecting motors in UAV and defense applications

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems emphasizes that advances in precision munitions, drone swarms, and integrated air defense systems are driving the need to move Uncrewed Combat Air Vehicles from experimentation into operational service in large numbers

Inspired Flight Technologies outlines how the IF1200 drone supported a three-week aerial LiDAR survey at Alcatraz, capturing four trillion bytes of data to create a centimeter-accurate 3-D model of the island

Hirth Engines’ 3507 is a water-cooled two-cylinder inline two-stroke heavy fuel engine with air-assisted direct injection that delivers 57 HP for unmanned, maritime, military, and industrial applications

Embention examines the regulatory frameworks and system design challenges associated with eVTOL aircraft as Advanced Air Mobility platforms move from prototype development toward certified commercial operations

A Port of Auckland survey using a Boxfish Robotics hovering AUV demonstrates how autonomous seabed transects can improve data consistency and environmental monitoring workflows

D-Fend Solutions discusses how drone enforcement frameworks and C-UAS technologies enable authorities to detect and mitigate unauthorized drones while supporting the safe expansion of commercial and governmental UAV operations

In this case study, SubC Imaging explains how the Rayfin Uplink enabled Vriezoo ROV Services to achieve real-time HD and 4K digital imaging over legacy coax and twisted-pair systems without fiber

Ultra Motion examines how its advanced servo actuator technologies are powering next-generation unmanned systems across aerospace, defense, and subsea sectors

Ahead of Oceanology International 2026, Paige Roepers of Ocean Ledger examines why chronic coastal erosion remains underpriced within climate risk and financial models

Blue Nose Aerial Imaging highlights how drone-based aerial mapping provides Ventura County growers with clear visual insight into irrigation performance, helping identify uneven watering patterns and reduce nitrogen movement below the root zone

Available from GNSS.store, the ZED-X20P GNSS modules provide 672-channel, all-band RTK positioning with multi-constellation support, delivering centimeter-level accuracy for unmanned, autonomous, surveying, and industrial applications

Tyto Robotics engineers explain how to select, size, and safely integrate power sources for high-performance UAV propulsion lab testing environments

Vizgard outlines how its platform-agnostic autonomy technologies support shortened innovation life cycles in modern defense, enabling rapid integration with existing systems and deployment of operational capability as requirements evolve

Ground Control is highlighting how Assured PNT (A-PNT) solutions, including Iridium-based RockBLOCK APNT, enhance BVLOS drone navigation by ensuring trusted, resilient positioning when GPS signals fail

Intelligent Energy outlines how its IE-SOAR hydrogen fuel cell technology supports extended-duration BVLOS UAV missions, delivering up to three hours of flight, rapid refueling, increased payload capacity, and zero-emission operation for long-range applications

DeltaQuad outlines technical discussions with the open source flight control community and engagement at FOSDEM, focusing on real-world vertical take-off and landing autonomy, system limits, and operational performance