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Thursday, November 10th, 2016

Thousands of Commercial Drone End Users to Convene Next Week in San Jose for 2nd Annual Drone World Expo

SAN JOSE, Calif.- Commercial users of UAV technology have access to complimentary expo registration for next week’s 2nd annual Drone World Expo taking place at the San Jose Convention Center from Tuesday, November 15 – Wednesday, November 16. Complimentary expo registrations, which expire on November 14, include access to an interactive showcase of technology in

Thursday, November 10th, 2016

FAA Releases National Airspace System Navigation Strategy

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released its Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) National Airspace System (NAS) Navigation Strategy 2016, the result of a concerted year-long effort by FAA and aviation industry stakeholders. It describes how the FAA intends to transition U.S. NAS operations over the near- (2016–2020), mid- (2021–2025) and far-term (2025–2030) from predominantly

Wednesday, November 9th, 2016

International Volcano Scientists Unite

For the first time, the United States will host the international Volcano Observatory Best Practices workshop, previously held only in Italy. The workshop will take place this month in Vancouver, Washington. It is designed specifically for volcano observatories around the world and their staff to exchange ideas and best practices with each other.  “In order

Wednesday, November 9th, 2016

Earth Observation Analysis Service Powered by SAP HANA

BARCELONA, Spain – SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today, in cooperation with the European Space Agency (ESA), announced the Earth Observation Analysis service, a cloud service powered by the SAP HANA® platform. The two organizations have been working together since early 2016, facilitating access to a new field of business opportunities in the geospatial context. They have

Wednesday, November 9th, 2016

To Help Create Safer Communities, Esri Hosts Public Safety Symposium

REDLANDS, Calif. – Global smart-mapping leader Esri today announced its upcoming public safety symposium in Denver, Colorado. The Esri Public Safety Symposium will demonstrate the latest advances in geographic information system (GIS) technology that is used during real-world experiences. The keynote guest presenter will be Garry Briese, executive director of Colorado State Fire Chiefs, who

Wednesday, November 9th, 2016

East View Presents Pioneering African Economic Database

MINNEAPOLIS  – A reference database covering all of Africa is available for the first time with the release of the African Development Data Explorer (ADDaX), from East View.   ADDaX is the first economic product to cover all 54 African countries, and the only one to use both African and global source material. By integrating international

Wednesday, November 9th, 2016

1Spatial Underpins Web-based Mapping & Asset Management Solution at Network Rail

Cambridge, UK: (www.1spatial.com) 1Spatial is the global spatial software firm which manages the world’s largest spatial data. The company was chosen by Network Rail to provide its geospatial technology, which underpins an innovative web-based mapping and asset management solution. One of the UK’s largest infrastructure owners, Network Rail is currently undertaking a five-year £330million transformation

Wednesday, November 9th, 2016

Apps, Paths and Drones: Geovation Announces its Next Generation of Programme Members

This summer, Ordnance Survey invited developers, entrepreneurs and innovators to apply to its Geovation Programme for funding and resources. Flock: a deep-tech AI company performing Big Data-driven risk analysis for drone flights to create intelligently priced insurance premiums. Flock’s wider vision is to become a drone guidance system, calculating the safest possible flight-paths for drones to

Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

Trimble to Acquire Building Data to Expand Constructible Model and BIM Content Offering for Construction

LAS VEGAS – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Building Data based in Rocklin, Calif. Building Data’s managed content and software solutions enable Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) contractors and engineers to produce intelligent, constructible models by including manufacturing-specific content from a proprietary database of over 6

Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

Drone USA, Inc. Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Accredited Aerospace Manufacturer and Distributor

NEW YORK — Drone USA, Inc. (OTC:DRUS)  (“Drone USA” or the “Company”), a developer and manufacturer of low altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (“UAV”) and related technologies, today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) to acquire a global engineering, procurement, manufacturing and materials management company that specializes in military and commercial equipment