E455 VTOL
Event 38 Unmanned Systems, Inc. has announced the launch of its latest aircraft model, the E455. It is as a premier fixed wing, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone. At 55lbs, the E455 offers a 2-hour flight endurance on battery power alone, it is designed to carry a diverse range of payloads, including mapping sensors, LiDAR, and EO/IR surveillance sensors, meeting the demands of various applications while remaining under the 55lb Part 107 limit. One of …

RIEGL launches three airborne survey systems
RIEGL has released three airborne survey products, which are are designed to enhance sensor performances and capabilities in various segments, from terrestrial, to mobile and airborne applications.
The VQX-2 helicopter pod is designed for airborne data collection. It integrates a RIEGL laser scanner, a highperformance IMU/GNSS unit, and up to five cameras. It also can be easily mounted and dismounted onto UAVs.
The VQ-680 compact airborne lidar scanner OEM is designed to be integrated …

NavIC L1 signal tracking now operational on JAVAD GNSS latest receivers
JAVAD GNSS announced that its latest receivers are successfully tracking the NavIC L1 signal broadcast from the first of its second-generation navigation satellites, launched May 29, 2023. As additional satellites with L1 frequency (1575.42 MHz) capability are launched, JAVAD will include their measurements into the navigation solution through firmware updates. The NavIC L1 capability is available on all TRIUMPH-2 ASIC and TRIUMPH-3 ASIC-based receivers, ensuring …

Geospatial AI to address climate change
IBM has released its latest geospatial artificial intelligence (AI) initiative to address climate change. These efforts involve collaborations across various regions and uses advanced AI models designed for geospatial applications.
Central to these initiatives is IBM’s geospatial foundation model, developed jointly with NASA. These models aim to generate environmental insights and solutions related to climate change. These use a vast amount of climate-relevant data to accelerate the analysis of various environmental aspects that are affected by climate change.
IBM and the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial …

Ireland successfully launches its first satellite into space
EIRSAT-1, a student-built satellite from University College Dublin, has been successfully launched into space, officially becoming Ireland’s first-ever satellite.
The miniature cube satellite, or cubesat, designed, built, and tested at UCD under guidance of the European Space Agency (ESA), took flight at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California aboard a Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket Friday evening (IST), 1st December. www.ucd.ie
Collaboration on Sustainable Lunar Economy
ispace and Orbit Fab agreed to collaborate on in-space propellant harvesting and delivery for future missions …

Trimble introduces MPS566 Modular GNSS heading receiver
Trimble has announced its next generation GNSS receiver for marine construction and drilling and piling operations— the Trimble MPS566 Modular GNSS heading receiver. With built-in dual GNSS antenna ports and constellation-agnostic Trimble ProPoint™ technology, the MPS566 delivers highly accurate positions and orientation for work that demands precise heading. With a ruggedized and compact form factor, the MPS566 consumes low power and has minimal cabling, all benefits when installation space is at a premium. www.trimble.com
VectorNav releases two new INS
VectorNav Technologies, has announced the development of …

UP42, GLOBHE sign partnership
UP42 and GLOBHE have announced their partnership to make high-quality drone data available through UP42. GLOBHE relies on 9500+ local professional drone operators in 142 countries and is the sole drone marketplace platform to support automated data collection at a global scale for sustainable infrastructure, environmental and humanitarian purposes. https://up42.com
Remotely fly X10 drone from a browser
Skydio Remote Flight Deck, a new offering that enables remote flight for Skydio X10 drones via a browser, anywhere over a cellular network. The solution offers a seamless handoff of flight …

Neuraspace and Arcsec partner for debris detection
Neuraspace, a provider of space traffic management (STM) has partnered with Arcsec, a provider of star trackers to develop a new way to detect space debris.
Neuraspace will harness Arcsec’s space-based star trackers for detection and characterisation of space debris and resident space objects. Arcsec’s trackers use optical sensors onboard their satellites to determine spacecraft attitude. The brightness information about space objects from these star trackers provides crucial insights into the size of detected debris. Additionally, they have reprogrammable capability in orbit, so already-launched sensors …

Ligado Networks sues U.S. Government
Mobile communications company Ligado Networks has sued the U.S. government for its unlawful taking of Ligado’s constitutionally protected, exclusively licensed spectrum without compensation.
Backed by a multiyear misinformation and disparagement campaign against Ligado to conceal these activities, the U.S. government misappropriated Ligado’s exclusively licensed spectrum to support previously undisclosed Defense Department systems that have been using Ligado’s spectrum without permission.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) exclusively granted the company rights to use this spectrum after a comprehensive, multiyear regulatory review process. In good faith reliance …

SBG Systems unveils Qinertia 4
SBG Systems will release Qinertia 4 on November 7th. It is a superior post-processing software delivering better precision and reliability compared to RTK systems. It is continually updated to incorporate user feedback and add new features.
Qinertia 4 is packed with an array of innovative functionalities that push the boundaries of navigation capabilities. Its enhanced Geodesy engine boasts an extensive selection of preconfigured Coordinate Reference Systems (CRS) and transformations, making it …