Case Studies, Applications and Insight Articles

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

What is an Electronic Speed Controller?

Advanced Power Drives has released an article that explains the main features of electronic speed controllers (ESCs) for brushless DC...

by Advanced Power Drives
Case Study: LiDAR Solutions for Railroad Surveying

Phoenix LiDAR has released a case study detailing how its SCOUT LiDAR systems were used by CSX Transportation for railway overhead...

by Phoenix LiDAR
How Navigation Data Is Used for Video Game Development

In this article, OxTS discusses using navigation data for video game development, specifically for a project one of its partners...

by OxTS
Using Drones for Methane Measurement

In this case study, FT Technologies explains how its lightweight, ultrasonic FT742-SM wind sensor was mounted onto a drone to...

by FT Technologies
AERIEPORT: A Nesting Station Built For Extreme Weather Conditions

In this article, Volatus Aerospace explores the development, use cases, and capabilities of its AERIEPORT nesting station. As the Co-Founder...

by Danielle Gagne at Volatus Aerospace
Using ViDAR for Surveillance at Sea

Sentient Vision Systems has released the following article detailing the use of ViDAR (Visual Detection and Ranging) to help intercept...

by Sentient Vision Systems
TCP/IP GNSS Device Communication for Global Mapper Mobile

Blue Marble Geographics has released the following article highlighting the ability of its Global Mapper Mobile geospatial app to support...

by Blue Marble Geographics
Deploying Anti-Drone Systems in Public Areas & Institutions

In this article Skylock, part of the Avnon Group, discusses why it believes counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (cUAS) solutions should be...

by Skylock, part of the Avnon Group
White Paper: The Big Problem with Small Drones

Teledyne FLIR has released a white paper explaining why governments around the world need flexible, tailorable, and affordable counter-small Unmanned...

by Teledyne FLIR
Integrated INS & LiDAR for Drone-Based Bridge Surveying

OxTS has released a case study highlighting how their xNAV650 INS (inertial navigation system) has been used by professional drone...

by OxTS
Designing Connectors for Low Earth Orbit Satellites

Cinch Connectivity Solutions has authored the following article explaining how the extreme environments of space present a number of challenges...

by Cinch Connectivity Solutions
BVLOS Communications for USSOCOM VTOL UAV

  Inmarsat Government has released the following article detailing how its L-band Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (LAISR) payload has...

by Inmarsat Government
Humanitarian Missions & Disaster Relief With UAVs

In this article, Ben Gross at Elsight explains how Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) equipped with the company’s Halo connectivity solution...

by Ben Gross at Elsight
What to Consider When Selecting a UAS Fleet Management Solution

Thomas Meyer from AlarisPro discusses what to consider when selecting a UAS fleet management solution and how the AlarisPro solution...

by Thomas Meyer at AlarisPro
New Research Into American Attitudes Towards Drone Delivery

Auterion, the open source company building the software-defined future for mobile robotics and powering leading drone manufacturers, has announced new...

by Auterion
MaxAmps Discusses U.S. Assembled LiPo Battery Packs for Drones & Robotics

MaxAmps talks to UST about high-quality energy-dense LiPo battery packs for unmanned heavy lift, hybrid and VTOL applications

Q&A with Matt Stojevich from MaxAmps
Data Processing Software to Improve Underwater Survey Workflow & Results

Voyis focuses on data processing software, the ViewLS Data Module, and how it can improve underwater surveying workflow and results

by Patricia Sestari at Voyis
Managing & Developing Mining Infrastructure Efficiently

In this article, CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) explores how its technology can meet the specific needs of mines and quarries to...

by CHC Navigation
Rugged USB Hub Supports Drone-Based Powerline Inspection

Sealevel Systems has released the following case study highlighting the use of the company’s rugged embedded USB hub in a...

Sealevel Systems
Antenna Recommendations for UAS

Doodle Labs outline the important role antennas play in achieving maximum performance from Doodle Labs radios as well as providing general antenna recommendations for UAS use cases

by Doodle Labs
Wireless Remote Helm Technology for Towboats

Sea Machines has authored a whitepaper highlighting the use of remote technology for the tug and towboat industry. Wireless remote-helm...

by Sea Machines
Case Study: COM Express Modules for Rugged Four-Legged Robot

congatec has released a case study detailing how the company’s COM Express Computer-on-Modules have been used to provide powerful embedded...

by congatec
Can Drones Collect the Same Quality Data as Manned Helicopters?

Case Study by YellowScan detailing a project by Hepta Airborne to prove that drone-based powerline inspection could produce the same quality data as manned helicopter flights

by YellowScan
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