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Tuesday, May 5th, 2015

IntelinAir Releases New, Breakthrough UAS Technology

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 5, 2015 — IntelinAir announces the launch of its new unmanned aerial system (UAS) technology, powered by its patented robust adaptive flight control technology delivering precision data collection and advanced data-analysis for actionable intelligence.  

Monday, May 4th, 2015

Most Advanced GPS Satellite Comes Together: First Lockheed Martin-Built GPS III Ready For System-Level Testing

DENVER, May 4, 2015 — Using a 10-ton crane, Lockheed Martin engineers and technicians gently lowered the system module of the U.S. Air Force’s first next generation GPS III satellite into place over its propulsion core, successfully integrating the two into one space vehicle.

Monday, May 4th, 2015

Topcon GNSS Network Expands to Latin America

LIVERMORE, Calif., USA/ CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, The Netherlands – May 4 2015 — Topcon Positioning Group announces the expansion of the TopNETlive GNSS reference station network into Latin America. In conjunction with hosting partners, new service will be provided in Mexico, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Guatemala, Colombia and Panama.

Monday, May 4th, 2015

Septentrio Announces Cm-Accurate GNSS Solution and Complimentary Software Suite, GeoTagZ, Specially Designed for the Drone Market

Leuven, Belgium, May 4 2015 — Septentrio is pleased to announce the launch of AsteRx-m UAS, a RTK –accurate GNSS receiver solution specially designed for the drone market. The AsteRx-m UAS provides high accuracy GNSS positioning with industry leading low power consumption. The launch of the AsteRx-m UAS board is complemented by the release of

Friday, May 1st, 2015

FAA Grants CompassData Exemption for Commercial Operation of UX5 Unmanned Aircraft System

CENTENNIAL, Colorado, May 1, 2015 — CompassData, a worldwide provider of geospatial data and services, is excited to announce that they have been granted an exemption by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the commercial operation of their Trimble UX5 Unmanned Aircraft System within the U.S.  The exemption was granted under Section 333 of the FAA

Friday, May 1st, 2015

RIEGL USA to Present and Exhibit at ASPRS 2015 and the Co-Located JACIE Workshop

May 1, 2015 — RIEGL USA will be exhibiting at the 2015 ASPRS Annual Conference and presenting at the co-located JACIE Workshop!

Friday, May 1st, 2015

Velodyne’s LiDAR Puck Scores for Multiple Mobile Mapping Solutions at ILMF and SPAR Shows

MORGAN HILL, Calif., May 1, 2015 — At two of the nation’s leading surveying and mapping technology conferences this spring — International LIDAR Mapping Forum (ILMF) in Denver and SPAR International in Houston — Velodyne LiDAR put its new VLP-16 LiDAR Puck firmly on the map.

Thursday, April 30th, 2015

Teledyne Technologies Acquires Remaining Shares of Optech

 April 30, 2015 — Optech is pleased to announce that Teledyne Technologies, through its Teledyne DALSA subsidiary, has acquired the remaining shares of Optech. We are excited about adopting our new name Teledyne Optech, which joins the Optech and Teledyne brands.

Thursday, April 30th, 2015

Bluesky Aerial Views Add Drama to New TV Police Show

Leicestershire, April 30, 2015 — Aerial photography from Bluesky is set to feature in a brand new Channel 4 police drama No Offence. The highly detailed aerial images are used by an unorthodox crack team of detectives who are investigating a particularly twisted serial killer.

Thursday, April 30th, 2015

Geographic Calculator 2015 SP1 Now Available

April 30, 2015 — We are pleased to announce the release of the Geographic Calculator 2015 Service Pack 1 (SP1). This release features a new method for calculating Forward/Inverse distances above or below ellipsoid, support for HTDP Velocities with output coordinates, and support for EPSG History and revision dates.