Case Studies, Applications and Insight Articles

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

Aviation Safety Reporting: Crewed and Un-Crewed

Global Aerospace outline the advantages of NASA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) for UAS operators and the expanding uncrewed industry.

By Laura Kirkpatrick at Global Aerospace
Case Study: Deepwater, Autonomous Seismic Data Gathering

Sonardyne discusses its collaboration with Shell Brasil, Petrobras, and SENAI CIMATEC for the development of innovative autonomous technology that aims...

by Sonardyne
Volz Servos & AEE Develop Certifiable Actuators

In this article, Volz Servos reflects on a successful year of collaboration with Aircraft Electronic Engineering GmbH (AEE) developing and...

by Volz Servos
Five Factors Degrading Your UAV Network

MP Antenna has released an article explaining what may be degrading Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) networks, and five factors to...

by MP Antenna
What Does Multi-Polarization Really Mean?

In this article, MP Antenna explains the benefits of multi-polarized antennas for Non-Line-Of-Sight (NLOS) conditions. Polarization refers to the direction...

by MP Antenna
Case Study: Using UAV LiDAR for Avalanche Detection

In this case study, YellowScan explains how it was involved in a project to evaluate the use of LiDAR and...

by YellowScan
Photogrammetry Software Certified for 3D PluraView Stereoscopic Monitors

3D stereo visualization with 3D PluraView from Schneider Digital improves Hexagon ImageStation® photogrammetry workflow

by Schneider Digital
Mitigating Ionosphere Impact on GNSS Positioning

ComNav has authored the following article explaining how GNSS surveyors can mitigate the impact that ionospheric disturbances, such as sunspots...

by ComNav
Choosing the Right Sonar Imaging System for AUVs

Wavefront has released an article explaining when and why Multi Aperture Sonar (MAS) should be used over Synthetic Aperture Sonar...

by Wavefront Systems
Case Study: Reliable Connectivity for Large-Scale Drone Delivery

Elsight has released a case study highlighting its partnership with DroneUp, a drone services provider that is developing an unmanned...

by Elsight
Estimating the Run Time of Lithium Batteries for Drones

MaxAmps has released an article explaining how to calculate a drone battery’s run time.  Before you can fly your new...

by MaxAmps
Comparing Parylene & Acrylic Conformal Coatings for Unmanned Aerospace Applications

Speciality Coating Systems (SCS) give a brief review of how Parylene and Acrylic conformal coatings are applied, their advantages and drawbacks, and the benefits to OEM and COTS products

by Speciality Coating Systems (SCS)
iXblue Brings Operational Efficiency to the Offshore Wind Industry

iXblue has released an article detailing the use of its innovative INS, subsea positioning and imagery solutions, and unmanned platforms...

by iXblue
Case Study: Demonstrating the Remote ID Concept

In this case study, Aerobits explains how its business partner Mám Dron illustrated the direct remote identification concept using the...

by Aerobits
Low-SWaP IR Optical Assemblies for UAVs & Drones

Ophir Optronics Solutions has released an article detailing how its continuous zoom lenses address the low-SWaP requirement of the UAV industry...

by Ophir Optronics Solutions
Case Study: Using Unmanned Systems to Maintain Water Reservoirs

In this case study, CHC Navigation explains how its APACHE 3 USV with single beam echosounder and its AA450 LiDAR scanner installed on...

by CHC Navigation
Case Study: Industrial Mining Surveying with Hybrid Fixed-Wing Drones

Wingtra has released a case study detailing the use of its WingtraOne Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to aid BNI Coal’s...

by Wingtra
Different Scan Patterns of LiDAR Systems

YellowScan has released an article detailing the different scan patterns of LiDAR systems. Read the full article on the YellowScan...

by YellowScan
Case Study: LiDAR Solutions for Oil & Gas Mapping Applications

Phoenix LiDAR has released a case study detailing how the implementation of its RANGER LiDAR solutions in pipeline surveys expanded...

by Phoenix LiDAR
Stereoscopic 3D-Visualization for the Oil & Gas Industry

Schneider Digital outlines the use of 3D PluraView monitors by oil and gas engineers to visualize the correct spatial relationships of reservoir structures and their properties

by Schneider Digital
Comparing Drone LiDAR Surveying Systems

Inertial Labs has released an article comparing two different models from the company’s Remote Sensing Payload Instrument (RESEPI) family of...

by Inertial Labs
Knight Optical Discusses Machine Vision & Optical Components 

In this article, Knight Optical, a supplier of on-spec, metrology-tested optical components, looks at some of the conversations and most...

by Knight Optical
MPL Explains the Evolution of SMT Technology

MPL has released the following article explaining the history of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and how this technology continues to...

by MPL Inc.
Case Study: Search & Recovery Using the Boxfish ROV

Boxfish has released a case study that details the use of its Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to search for and...

by Boxfish Research
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