Thursday, February 27th, 2020
Edinburgh and Maryland, 27 February 2020 – Sustainability and space data company Ecometrica is to help disseminate data from NASA’s latest ‘Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation’ (GEDI) LiDAR instrument, thanks to a new contract with the University of Maryland (UMD). The firm’s Ecometrica Platform will make processed maps more widely available to end users and reduce
Thursday, February 27th, 2020
Leicestershire, UK – Aerial mapping company Bluesky International has been awarded a contract by Natural Resources Wales, on behalf of Welsh Government, to capture a high resolution laser mapped aerial survey of the whole of Wales. Working alongside Natural Resources Wales and Welsh Government, Bluesky will capture the data at a resolution of 2 points
Thursday, February 27th, 2020
GfK’s Map of the Month for February shows the distribution of young households in Germany in 2019. According to GfK’s latest demographic study for Germany, the share of young households (i.e. households whose main earner is under 30 years old) is highest in the urban district of Heidelberg. More than 22 percent of all households
Thursday, February 27th, 2020
SAN JOSE, Calif.- Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced a sales agreement with Idriverplus to provide Puck™ sensors over three years. Idriverplus will use Velodyne lidar sensors in mass production of its commercial autonomous vehicles, including street cleaners, passenger cars and logistics vehicles. This year, Idriverplus plans to place into commercial operation in China thousands of
Thursday, February 27th, 2020
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – TraceAir, a construction management platform powered by drone data, today announced the launch of the new drone-powered Haul Router tool, developed together with Independent Construction, the owner of one of the largest dirt moving fleets in the United States. The tool helps foremen to make data-driven decisions with regard to new
Thursday, February 27th, 2020
KADIMA, Israel – BlueBird Aero Systems, a leading global developer and provider of superior micro, mini and small tactical unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), has received an order worth tens of millions of euros from a European customer for the delivery of more than 150 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAS of various categories. The WanderB-VTOL Mini UAV and ThunderB-VTOL Tactical UAV
Thursday, February 27th, 2020
(Hartford, CT) – Drones are commonly known for flying in the sky, but a new breed is rolling around on the ground and swimming in the ocean. Now, in an alliance straight out of science fiction, two CT-based drone companies are joining forces to take on the task of protecting our planet using both airborne
Thursday, February 27th, 2020
First Annual “Most Innovative Map” Nominations Highlight Unique Software Applications, Design, Accessibility and Data Integrations Concept3D, a leader in creating immersive online experiences with 3D modeling, interactive maps and virtual tour software, today announced the winners of its “Most Innovative Map” awards, drawing from 2019 higher education mapping programs, technology, and initiatives. The awards recognize
Wednesday, February 26th, 2020
The British Association of Remote Sensing Companies (BARSC), the industry body that promotes the British earth observation industry throughout home markets and across the world, is delighted to confirm that ICEYE Information Solutions UK Ltd. has become the Association’s latest Corporate Member. Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, ICEYE has recently expanded their operations in the UK with offices in
Wednesday, February 26th, 2020
SAN DIEGO – Citadel Defense, the manufacturer of innovative, high-performance counter drone solutions for military, government and commercial markets, announced today that its AI-powered system, Titan, has been again selected by a top tier military service customer for mission-critical ground and airspace perimeter security deployments overseas. The number of Titan systems delivered and details about the contract
