To help support its global survey operations, Blue Ocean Monitoring Ltd. has purchased a new L3Harris Technologies Iver3 AUV.
Capable of operating up to 200 meters, the Iver3 AUV delivers extremely accurate survey data, while significantly reducing project cost, time and risk. The AUV is small enough and light enough to be deployed by a single user from small work vessels or directly from shore.
“The Iver3 AUV is a powerful addition to the expanding range of innovative technology we operate, and the services we can provide,” says Keith Wallace, chief commercial officer of Blue Ocean Monitoring.
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Atlas demonstrates UAS during Thunderstorm Demonstration and Experimentation Event in New York City
The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD (R&E)) Rapid Reaction Technology Office (RRTO) recently invited autonomous UAS designer and manufacturer Atlas to demonstrate its AtlasPRO UAS during the Thunderstorm 19-2 Multi-Domain Operations Demonstration and Experimentation
uAvionix acquires avionics startup AeroVonics
uAvionix has made its first foray into advanced digital cockpit displays for the General Aviation (GA) market with the acquisition of Albuquerque, New Mexico-based avionics startup AeroVonics LLC.
Through the acquisition, uAvionix will integrate the AV-20S Multi-Function Display (MFD) and the AV-30 Primary Flight Display (PFD) products into its existing product line.
“I just can’t tell you how ecstatic we are to bring the expertly executed AeroVonics technology into this new era of uAvionix. These products are truly best in class, and as standalone products they are exciting.” says CEO Paul Beard.
GA-ASI, NASA teaming up for UAS demo scheduled for next year
As part of NASA’s project to integrate UAS into the National Airspace System (NAS), General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) is partnering with NASA to conduct a demonstration flight.
Scheduled for 2020, the demonstration will seek to address some of the challenges that prevent routine commercial UAS operations in the NAS today. These challenges include development, integration, and certification of UAS, as well as the technologies needed for safe operation with other manned and UAS traffic in the NAS.
“NASA and GA-ASI have a shared goal of seeing UAS fly safely and unencumbered in the NAS,” says Linden Blue, CEO, GA-ASI.
Schiebel demonstrates search and rescue capabilities of Camcopter S-100 UAS
From Sept. 16 to 27, Schiebel successfully demonstrated the shipboard integration of its Camcopter S-100 UAS on board the KV Svalbard to the Norwegian Coast Guard. The company also showcased the drone’s search and rescue capabilities during flight trials.
The search and rescue mission involved the Camcopter S-100 UAS teaming up with a manned Sea King helicopter during a simulated “man over board” operation.
FLIR Systems acquires intellectual property and assets of Aria Insights
The intellectual property (IP) and certain operating assets of Aria Insights Inc., previously known as CyPhy Works Inc., have been acquired by FLIR Systems.
Founded in 2008, Aria was a developer of tethered small UAS before it ceased operations in March. One of its most well-known developments was the Persistent Aerial Reconnaissance and Communications (PARC) tethered drone.
FLIR says that Aria’s assets will be integrated into its Unmanned Systems and Integrated Solutions Division, supporting the company’s technology portfolio, which has been built from its acquisitions of Prox Dynamics in 2016 and Aeryon Labs and Endeavor Robotics earlier this year.
Diligent Robotics launches hospital robot assistant into market
Diligent Robotics has launched its first product, a hospital robot assistant called Moxi, out of beta into market. The robot was expected to be introduced into a hospital in Texas on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
An artificial intelligence company that is building “socially intelligent robots” that help people with their jobs, Diligent Robotics has also announced that it has raised $3 million in seed funding, which the company will use to support its launch of Moxi into its first full-time hospital customers. Funding will also be used to support the company’s continued investment in product strategy and development in both hardware and software.
Lockheed Martin Procerus Technologies joins Persistent Systems' Wave Relay Ecosystem
Lockheed Martin Procerus Technologies (LMPT) has joined Persistent Systems' Wave Relay Ecosystem, which is an alliance of unmanned platform and sensor manufacturers that use Persistent’s Wave Relay mobile ad hoc network (MANET).
Milrem Robotics THeMIS UGV deployed for first time in Mali by Estonian Infantry Platoon
For the first time, the Estpla-32 infantry platoon, which is currently serving in Mali, deployed the Milrem Robotics THeMIS UGV during a military operation.
During the deployment, the UGV’s implementation in support of infantry in the conflict area was tested from both a tactical and a technical viewpoint.
ANRA Technologies, everis ADS collaborating to develop UTM technologies
ANRA Technologies and everis Aerospace, Defense, and Security (everis ADS) have partnered to develop comprehensive Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) and U-Space technologies for safe and efficient low altitude airspace operations.
Through the agreement, the entities will leverage their respective strengths, including ANRA’s software platform for UTM. Meanwhile, everis ADS, which develops “differential solutions based on the integration of innovative technologies,” will bring its expertise to the table.
