L3Harris Technologies has announced the second vehicle in the Iver4 family of next-generation UUVs, the new man-portable Iver4 580 UUV.
The UUV is designed to address several customer missions, including survey; multi-domain intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; anti-submarine warfare; seabed warfare and mine warfare.
“The Iver4 580 is the latest evolution in the Iver family of vehicles bringing mission-critical capability to underwater survey and intelligence operations in a portable package,” says Sean Stackley, president, Integrated Mission Systems.
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DroneBase to expand services to renewable energy market, open new office in Germany using new funding
Professional drone services company DroneBase has raised $7.5 million in Series C funding.
DroneBase will use this funding to expand its services to the renewable energy market with DroneBase Insights for Wind and Solar, and to open its first international office in Germany.
“DroneBase’s expansion into renewable energy reflects our belief in the growth potential of the wind and solar energy industries,” says Dan Burton, CEO and founder of DroneBase.
“Since many energy companies have both wind and solar assets, we are well positioned to leverage our DroneBase Insights platform to grow our global market share in renewable energy.”
Droniq, Sky Drone partner to provide command and control technology for BVLOS flights
Droniq, a joint venture of the DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung (German air traffic control) and Deutsche Telekom AG, has partnered with Sky Drone, a developer of real-time communication technology for drones.
Through the partnership, Droniq will use Sky Drone’s technology for controlling UAS remotely in real-time and without any limitation in range to offer a complete hardware package for locating, controlling and transmitting data of drones during beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights. This technology is also part of the UAS Traffic Management (UTM) system Droniq offers for the German market; a service that facilitates the safe integration of drones into public airspace and provides the basis for broad commercial use of drones over large distances.
Deuce Drone to demonstrate drone delivery system for Buffalo Wild Wings Franchisee
After signing a Demonstration Agreement with Potters Wings Mobile LLC, a Buffalo Wild Wings Franchisee, Deuce Drone will demonstrate its drone delivery system at the franchisee’s Mobile, Alabama Buffalo Wild Wings sports bar.
The demonstration is expected to take place at the end of August.
“Buffalo Wild Wings is a perfect test case for Deuce Drone’s last mile delivery solution,” says Rhett Ross, CEO of Deuce Drone.
“We feel we offer Buffalo Wild Wings a significant opportunity to provide alternative means of food and drink delivery to consumers.”
Iris Automation launches Waiver Resource Center to help waiver submission process for BVLOS ops
Iris Automation has launched its new Waiver Resource Center (WRC), which gives UAS operators access to expertise and tools for managing the complex waiver submission process for all beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations.
A combination of software-as-a-service and expert aviation policy consulting that simplifies and accelerates the BVLOS waiver application process from beginning to end, the user-friendly tool provides critical regulatory expertise, reduces the time to submission and optimizes approval outcomes.
Venti Technologies deploys two autonomous SUVs in China
On Friday, June 12, safe-speed autonomous mobility company Venti Technologies announced that it successfully deployed two autonomous SUVs at a school at Nanning City, the capital of Guangxi Province, China.
The product of SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile (SGMW), the joint venture formed by Chinese automakers SAIC and Wuling, along with GM, the SUVs provide shuttle transportation services to students and visitors. They are booked via a hailing app for destinations along a 9-station loop, and run on a 3K loop in opposite directions.
WiBotic to use latest funding to enhance its wireless charging products for UAS and robots
WiBotic, the provider of advanced wireless charging and power optimization platforms for aerial, mobile and marine robots, has secured $5.7 million in Series A funding.
According to WiBotic CEO Ben Waters, the funding will be used to accelerate the company’s growth, expand its sales team, advance hardware and software engineering, and fulfill increased customer demand.
Altitude Angel, Inmarsat to develop advanced flight tracking and management capability for UAS
Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) technology provider Altitude Angel will work with global mobile satellite communications provider Inmarsat to develop and deliver an advanced flight tracking and management capability for UAS.
Building on Altitude Angel’s Guardian UTM platform, the companies will jointly develop a ‘Pop-Up UTM’ capability that can be deployed anywhere it is required to manage beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) UAS flights, without the need for ground-based communications infrastructure.
The companies will utilize Inmarsat’s global network of satellites and rely on Inmarsat’s substantial experience in Air Traffic Management (ATM) communication to make Altitude Angel’s Pop-Up UTM rapidly accessible and to deploy it across the world.
AeroVironment receives two orders from NSPA for its Raven and Puma 3 AE UAS
AeroVironment has received two firm-fixed-price orders totaling $9,804,448 from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for its Raven and Puma 3 AE tactical UAS and spares. The first order is expected to be delivered by Aug. 2020, and the second order by Oct. 2020.
The orders are part of a three-year base contract received from NSPA in Jan. 2020. The contract includes an option for two additional years of logistics support for Raven, Wasp and Puma tactical UAS.
The total potential value of the multi-year contract is $80 million, which includes the procurement and sustainment of AeroVironment’s tactical UAS employed by the defense forces of several NATO countries.
