Persistent Systems has announced that Tomahawk Robotics has joined the Wave Relay Ecosystem, which is a growing industry alliance of unmanned system and sensor companies that use Persistent’s Wave Relay mobile ad hoc network (MANET) as their preferred network.
As part of this agreement, Tomahawk Robotics will make Kinesis, the company's Android-based common control system for leading UGVs and UAS, available for Persistent's MPU5 Android-based MANET radio and Rugged Display and Controller (RDC).
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Good Drone News in the Empire State
Recently, Assembly Bill 1439 was introduced in the New York State Assembly with the goal of inserting language related to unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, into existing state vehicle and traffic laws. The bill’s sponsor is Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli, a Democrat from New York’s 129th Assembly District, and AUVSI applauds him for taking this important step.
American Robotics receives approval to operate automated drones without human operators on-site
Automated drone systems developer American Robotics has become the first company approved by the FAA to operate automated drones without human operators on-site.
American Robotics is known for its Scout System, which is made up of three primary components: Scout, an autonomous, AI-powered UAS with advanced imaging payloads; ScoutBase, a weatherproof base station that serves as the nerve center and communication hub for Scout; and ScoutView, a secure web portal and API that enables remote interaction with the system, data, and resulting analytics anywhere in the world.
Weekend Roundup: January 15, 2021
This week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World
In Tennessee, an emergency response team recently used drone technology to locate a missing woman. After the technology helped locate the woman, the drone pilots helped guide deputies to the woman’s location, where she was then taken to a medical center for an evaluation. (DroneDJ)
AeroVironment set to acquire Arcturus UAV
AeroVironment has entered into a definitive agreement that will result in the company acquiring Arcturus UAV for a total purchase price of $405 million, including $355 million in cash and $50 million in AeroVironment stock.
AeroVironment says that it expects the transaction to accelerate its strategy to drive profitable growth and value by expanding into attractive adjacent segments and by broadening its capabilities and customer footprint.
Red Cat, Fat Shark and Skypersonic complete long distance drone flight remotely
Red Cat Holdings Inc. has announced that Fat Shark, a wholly owned subsidiary, and Skypersonic, the manufacturer of the Skycopter UAV, partnered to complete a long distance drone flight remotely.
During the flight, a pilot located in Orlando, Florida controlled a drone flying in Detroit, Michigan. The flight integrated Fat Shark's new digital technology, "Shark Byte" with Skypersonic's Skycopter and remote pilot software system.
AUVSI President and CEO Brian Wynne Reappointed to FAA Drone Advisory Committee and Management Advisory Committee
Last week, it was announced that AUVSI President and CEO Brian Wynne was reappointed to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) for another two-year term, allowing him to continue lending his experience and leadership to this important public-private advisory group.
Weekend Roundup: January 8, 2021
This week (and the last two weeks) in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World
Buffalo Automation demonstrated its autonomous water taxi, the “Greycraft,” to city leaders in Knoxville, Tennessee this week. Considered the world’s first autonomous ferry, the solar and electric-powered taxi can give people rides from Volunteer Landing on the north side to Suttree Landing on the south side of the Tennessee River. (WATE-TV)
Robotic Research joins Persistent Systems' Wave Relay Ecosystem
Persistent Systems has announced that Robotic Research has joined its Wave Relay Ecosystem, which is an alliance of sensor and unmanned system companies that all use Persistent’s Wave Relay mobile ad hoc network (MANET).
“The aim of the Wave Relay Ecosystem is to deliver the warfighter a truly unified battlefield network where all of the sensors and unmanned systems are united to deliver the warfighter real-time situational awareness,” explains Jeffrey Washington, director of Business Development at Persistent Systems.
Draganfly awarded new patent for VTOL cargo delivery drone
Draganfly has been awarded a new patent for a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) cargo delivery drone with variable center of gravity.
According to Draganfly, the design is ideal for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, and for transporting goods in hard to reach areas or flight over people at night.
“With the signing of a signature customer and now this key industry patent we are confident in our role as an important global player in drone delivery space,” says Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly.
“This showcases Draganfly’s continued focus on IP and highlights the strength and innovation of our engineering team.”