DeSoto Rescue Squad operates in the northeast corner of Alabama and provides EMS First Response to the communities of Mentone and Valley Head. Their services often extend to the neighboring town of Hammondville and DeKalb County EMS when supplemental assistance is needed. Drones are saving lives and improving the safety of search and rescue operations in northern Alabama thanks to […]
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Commercial UAV Expo Announces 2024 Advisory BoardCommercial UAS industry leaders will provide guidance for landmark 10th edition by serving on Commercial UAV Expo Advisory Board Portland, Maine – USA, March 27, 2024 – Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an impressive list of influential leaders in the commercial drone industry […]
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Balko & RIEGL Announce OEM Partnership for UAS Lidar in Canada Expanding Market Reach with RIEGL Unmanned LiDAR Configurations Balko Technologies (BALKO), located in Quebec, Canada, recently became a RIEGLunmanned laser scanner (ULS) systems integrator. As a manufacturer of modular LiDAR systems and the only Canadian UAV-focused LiDAR systems provider in the region, it is with great enthusiasm that RIEGL includes Balko Technologies as […]
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One of the first decisions you’ll need to make when choosing a drone [or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), also known as small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)] for LiDAR mapping is the size and rotor/wing configuration. All the other choices to be made will be influenced by this and have a direct impact on the results you can expect to get […]
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McKim & Creed’s Geospatial Services Soar with Expanded UAS Program Ravi Soneja joins geospatial leading firm as UAS Program Manager RALEIGH, N.C. – McKim & Creed, one of the largest engineering and geospatial firms in the United States is expanding its unmanned aerial systems (UAS) program to provide enhanced aerial mapping capabilities for clients. Ravi Soneja, CMT-Lidar, recently joined McKim […]
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LEVERAGING SENSOR TECHNOLOGY FOR MODERN DESIGN TECHNIQUES Matt LaLuzerne, PSM, Vice President of GPI Geospatial, Inc. Transportation of people and freight continues to expand at a rapid pace, overhauling the current infrastructure system. Airports are adding enormous terminals to accommodate the increase in travel and freight shipping. Ports are exploring how to manage the increase in size to handle massive […]
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New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and NUAIR Host Fifth Annual UAS Summit for Public Safety Officials The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) and NUAIR were proud to host the fifth annual New York State Public Safety UAS Summit, which drew over 200 public safety officials to the Central New […]
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250+ commercial UAS solutions providers slated to exhibit at Commercial UAV ExpoDrone solutions from 40 countries spanning the entire UAS ecosystem will be on display Portland, Maine – USA, July 25, 2023 – Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an impressive list of top UAS companies from around the globe […]
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LIDAR REMAPS DIAMOND VISTA WIND FARM IN TORNADO ALLEY, SAVES $1M Nestled within the territory of the indigenous Kansa people, the area around Salina, Kansas happens to be one of the largest wheat-producing regions in the American Midwest. Originally claimed by France as part of Louisiana, it was later acquired by the United States with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. […]
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Cartomorphosis – A Four Generation Surveying Evolution When I was just six years old, my grandfather would take me as a camera operator on his photogrammetric plane. In the early 80’s without FMS (flight management system) nor airborne GPS, aerial photography required special skills. The results could not be verified until the film was processed. These experiences sparked my passion for mapping. […]
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Censys Technologies Set to Takeoff on Sentaero Tour 4 Nationwide tour to showcase the Sentaero drone family of products and gather insight from UAS operators. [DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Date ] – Censys Technologies is launching Sentaero Tour 4, a nationwide demonstration of the capable Sentaero drone family, Mobile Command Center, Sentaero V, CensWise and BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) […]
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New York UAS Test Site Receives Civil Flight Authority Enhancing Capabilities of New York’s 50-Mile Drone Corridor New civil authority provides path for scalable, commercial UAS operations Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. recently announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted the New York Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site at Griffiss International Airport new civil authority […]
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First Flight for Uncrewed Firefighting Helicopter Rotor Technologies, Inc.’s uncrewed helicopter prototype achieved first flight at New York UAS Test Site Rotor’s team of MIT scientists is combining flight control algorithms, computer vision, and satellite communications to create CloudPilot, an operating system that will make aircraft operations safer and easier. CloudPilot will initially be used to combat wildfires, where helicopters […]
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NUAIR & New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Host Fourth Annual NYS Public Safety UAS Summit Over 150 New York State public safety officials attend UAS Summit designed to inform and showcase the latest drone technologies developed specifically to assist public safety operations. On August 16 and 17, NUAIR and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and […]
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Registration now open for annual public safety UAS summit hosted by NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services & NUAIR Day 1 – August 16The first day of the summit will occur at the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC) in Oriskany, New York. This day will include a series of presentations on key policy issues, case studies, and best practices concerning […]
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NUAIR Hosts ASTM International Meeting at NY UAS Test Site Annual ASTM International meeting brings together international leaders in the uncrewed systems industry to collaborate and develop UAS standards. (ROME, NEW YORK) – NUAIR will host the June meeting of ASTM International’s unmanned aircraft committee (F38) at the New York UAS Test Site in Rome, NY, June 1 through June 3. The meeting will […]
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GT20 Gyrotrak by Airial Robotics Makes Debut at New York’s FAA-Designated UAS Test Site First official, public flight in the U.S. proves GT20 Gyrotrak ready for customer operations The Gyrotrak GT20, a hybrid helicopter and gyrocopter UAV (uncrewed aerial vehicle) by Airial Robotics, was successfully demonstrated and tested at the FAA-designated New York UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport […]
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Building a Company with 3D Technology Kevin Hardy, Vice President – Technology A Brief History TerraMark is a land surveying firm that was founded in 2003 in Marietta, Georgia; a suburb of Atlanta. Over the years they have been involved with some of the landmark projects of this fast-growing urban region including SunTrust Park, the new home of the Atlanta […]
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NUAIR and New York UAS Test Site Unlock 35 Miles of Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Operations NUAIR and New York UAS Test Site receive authority to fly drones 35 miles BVLOS within New York’s 50-mile drone corridor (SYRACUSE, NEW YORK) – NUAIR and the New York UAS Test Site have received authority from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly unmanned aircraft systems […]
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The Plainfield Recreation Road project required careful planning and implementation of drone lidar to collect the required 3D map data. INTRODUCTION With the increased need for real-time results in today’s world, on-foot inspection is not always the best approach for collecting site characterization data. This particular project involves a very dense area with lots of aerial cover, making it hard […]
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North Dakota Department of Transportation Selects GeoCue True View LIDAR/Imaging Technology for UAS Program July 21, 2021 HUNTSVILLE, AL – North Dakota Department of Transportation recently acquired a GeoCue True View 640 3D Imaging System (3DIS®) for their UAS program. GeoCue’s True View 3D Imaging Sensors allow for both drone LIDAR and imagery to be collected in a single flight […]
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NUAIR CEO Ken Stewart Appointed President of Commercial Drone Alliance Ken Stewart to lead alliance focused on development of UAS infrastructure for safe and secure commercial drone operations in the United States (SYRACUSE, NY) – NUAIR president and CEO Ken Stewart has been appointed president of the Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA). The CDA is an independent nonprofit that works with all levels of government […]
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NUAIR Selected by FAA for Beyond Visual Line of Sight Rulemaking Committee NUAIR expertise a key asset towards unlocking the true potential of UAS technology and economically viable commercial drone operations (SYRACUSE, NY) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected NUAIR to participate in the FAA’s Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC). NUAIR supports this ARC focused on the […]
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NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) for UAS Now Online! At NUAIR, we believe that safety is not only a core competency, but we also consider it to be a competitive advantage to our operations. Our team of professional aviators and support staff work hard to establish and maintain a safety culture that meets or exceeds industry and FAA standards. As […]
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GeoCue Upgrades Survey-Grade UAS LIDAR/Imaging Systems with True View® 635/640 HUNTSVILLE, AL – GeoCue Group Inc. has updated its RIEGL-based True View® 3D Imaging Systems (3DIS®) with the launch of the new True View 635/640 3DIS. GeoCue’s True View 3DIS family brings a unique combination of fused LIDAR sensors and photogrammetric cameras in a fully calibrated platform, allowing direct generation […]
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