Latest eBee VISION application software
AgEagle Aerial Systems has introduced version 2.1.0 of its eBee VISION application software, designed to significantly enhance UAV capabilities. The update expands the system’s functionality, introducing circular and grid mapping features. It can continue missions in GNSS-denied environments and allows manual deactivation of GNSS …

Eos Positioning Systems redesigns Eos Tools Pro on iOS
Eos Positioning Systems has launched a redesigned Eos Tools Pro app on iOS. The redesigned app includes a reorganized settings menu to improve the organization of all configuration options, offering a centralized space for users to manage their GNSS preferences and optimize workflows. The new interface has …

UAE, Bahrain boost space and climate monitoring with satellite launches
The UAE and Bahrain successfully launched their satellites, Etihad-SAT and Al-Munther, to enhance environmental monitoring and advance scientific research.
The Etihad-SAT, developed by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), was deployed from Vandenberg Air Force Base …

SDB solution for nautical charts in shallow waters
TCarta has introduced a new line of Satellite Reconnaissance Charts designed to complement official marine navigation maps in shallow waters. These digital maps, derived from recently acquired satellite imagery, adhere to International Hydrographic Organization S-57 and S-100 data model …

In this study, a small-scale customised drone – the so- called Maggy – was developed to simplify and automate the procedures of cleaning explosive devices. Readers may recall that we publsihed the first part of the paper in February issue. We present here the concluding part

Kaya Kuru

School of Engineering and Computing, University of Central Lancashire, …

New HiPer XR GNSS by Topcon
Topcon Positioning Systems has launched the HiPer XR, its latest GNSS receiver for surveying, mapping, and construction applications. The new receiver supports all major satellite constellations, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, IRNSS, QZSS, and SBAS. It has advanced TILT (Topcon Integrated Leveling Technology) compensation featuring a calibration-free and magnetic interferenceimmune …

Judicial Review Sought Over Amendments to Geomatics Laws and Regulations in Malaysia
An application for judicial review has been filed with the High Court of Malaya regarding recent amendments to surveying laws and regulations. The applicant, the Institution of Geospatial and Remote Sensing Malaysia (IGRSM) representing the interests of its members and geomatics professionals impacted adversely …

Voyant Photonics launches affordable CARBON LiDAR
Voyant Photonics has announced availability of “CARBON” FMCW LiDAR sensor, featuring the world’s first truly effective and affordable LiDAR on a chip with solid state beam steering. The silicon photonic chip is fingernailsized and provides high-resolution, millimetre precision, object detection and …

In this study, a small-scale customised drone – the so- called Maggy – was developed to simplify and automate the procedures of cleaning explosive devices. We present here the first part of the paper. The conculding part of the paper will be publsihed in March issue.

Kaya Kuru

School of Engineering and Computing, University of Central Lancashire, …

Colorado-based UP Aerospace launched its 21st suborbital space flight from the world’s first purpose-built commercial spaceport occurred at 7:09 a.m. local time Tuesday (Oct. 1, 2024).

One of Spaceport America’s foundational tenants, UP Aerospace partnered with NASA’s Flight Opportunities program on its latest flight, SL-15, which featured its SpaceLoft rocket shuttling a variety of payloads to sub-orbital …