Case Studies, Applications and Insight Articles

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

Creating Future-Proof UAS for Public Drone Programs

Elsight has released a white paper that highlights a variety of factors that UAS (unmanned aerial systems) manufacturers and designers...

Case Study: Using LiDAR for Altimetry & Terrain Following

LightWare LiDAR has released a case study highlighting how the company’s SF30/D LiDAR was used by SPH Engineering for over-water...

by LightWare LiDAR
Comparing the Use of Dome & Flat Ports for Underwater Photography

In this article, optical component supplier Knight Optical compares two of its most popular windows for underwater camera devices –...

by Knight Optical
Key Points When Choosing a Drone Live Streaming Software

In this whitepaper, VOTIX offers 10 key points to consider when choosing a drone live stream software, and explains how...

by VOTIX
Iridium’s Global Satellite Network Supports Autonomous Systems Operations

In this article, Iridium explains how its satellite network can serve as a reliable primary communications solution and support off-the-grid...

by Iridium Communications
Digital Twin Project: A Real Case of Flood Control Modeling and Simulation

In this case study, CHC Navigation explains how its data acquisition products and solutions were used to build a digital...

by CHC Navigation
Remote Drone-based Ship Hull Survey Project & the Path to Autonomy

In the below piece, robotics company ScoutDI discusses its involvement in the Remote Drone-based Ship Hull Survey (REDHUS) multidisciplinary project. ...

by ScoutDI
Critical Connectivity for Next-Generation SAR Drones

Elsight has released a new article highlighting how autonomy, AI and BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) flight could revolutionize...

RCV Engines Presents its Unique Approach to Engine Design

Dr Brian Mason, a small engine technology specialist from RCV Engines, presented the company’s white paper entitled ‘Rotary Valve 4-Stroke...

by RCV Engines
Remote ID for Safe Drone Operations

Aerobits discusses the use of Remote ID in the drone industry, noting how the company’s idME family of products can enable safe and secure flight

by Rafał Słoń at Aerobits
Triad Explores the Use of MANET for Reliable Ad Hoc Networking

In this article, Triad discusses MANET applications and explains why MANET can be more effective than other technologies for improving...

by Triad RF Systems
Selecting LiDAR for Drone Scanning Applications

Measuring light as opposed to radio waves, LiDAR payloads have altered the face of aerial mapping. This article explores LiDAR payload selection for UAVs and autonomous vehicles, as well as looking at LiDAR solutions and payloads for a diverse range of topographic and bathymetric mapping and surveying applications.

gNext Enables Cell Tower Inspection Industry to Streamline & Automate Processes

In this article, gNext Labs discusses how its cloud-based gNext Platform converts images collected by drones into accurate digital models...

by gNext Labs
Case Study: 3D Pointcloud Acquisition Using UAV LiDAR for a Mining Project

In this case study, YellowScan explains how Surveying Control Systems Ltda. used its Vx15 LiDAR system during an aerial survey of the...

by YellowScan
Oceanalpha Discuss USV Expansion & Innovation

Ran Zhang, General Manager at Oceanalpha Group Ltd. discusses the future expansion of the USV industry with UST

- Q&A with Ran Zhang, General Manager at Oceanalpha Group Ltd.
Blue Robotics Explores the Different Types of Unmanned Marine Vehicle

Blue Robotics has released an article the explains the different types of unmanned marine vehicles available, including Unmanned Underwater Vehicles...

by Blue Robotics
Sunhillo Provides Product Tutorials

Provider of UAV tracking and monitoring technology Sunhillo offers a series of step-by-step instructional documents via its Support Portal, support.sunhillo.com,...

by Sunhillo
Reliability & Safety Must Beat Costs Savings in the UAV Sector

In this article, ePropelled highlights the importance of investing in safety and reliability when designing and manufacturing UAVs and their components...

by ePropelled
The Best Coaxial Rotor Design for UAVs

Tyto Robotics has completed a study comparing the effect of inter-rotor distance, propeller size and relative propeller speed on total...

by Tyto Robotics
Whitepaper: MicroPilot’s MP21283X Triple Redundant UAV Autopilot

MicroPilot has released a whitepaper covering the benefits of its triple redundant MP21283X UAV autopilot and what specific conditions this...

by MicroPilot
Counter-sUAS Target Drones: UST talks with Boresight

UST sat down with Oliver Price at Boresight Aerial Targets to discuss the provision of reliable and repeatable training against both current and future drone threats

with Oliver Price at Boresight Targets
Calculating How Much Weight a Drone Can Carry

In this article, Tyto Robotics offers methods for calculating drone propeller thrust, including using its thrust test stands, to determine how...

by Tyto Robotics
Using LiDAR to Discover Prehistoric Settlements in Vienna

RIEGL’s miniVUX-SYS, with RIEGL miniVUX-3UAV LiDAR sensor and APX-20 UAV INS/GNSS, has been featured in an article published by GeoConnexion that highlights how...

by RIEGL
White House Releases Blueprint for AI Bill of Rights

A white paper released by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy offers a blueprint for an “AI...

by Perkins Coie
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