UAV

A2Z Drone Delivery launches portfolio of drone docks

A2Z Drone Delivery has launched a portfolio of autonomous drone docks and a companion UAV adapted for the system’s automatic charging capability. It offers the unique ability for UAVs to move from dock-to-dock to automatically top off batteries and pick up or deliver packages, infinitely expanding the drone’s service area. It is offering multiple variants of its portable singledrone docks and permanent multi-drone docks. www.a2zdronedelivery.com

UAVOS tested drone navigation with advanced computer vision

UAVOS partnered with its client to test UAVOS’ autopilot system using computer vision. Its Engineering Service supported this testing with its advanced avionics system integrated into its unmanned helicopter. The use of computer vision in drone navigation systems is an advanced approach that aims to set up new standards for autonomous drone navigation and safety. The UAVOS autopilot system leveraged advanced computer vision and AI to navigate the UAV in GNSSdenied. The onboard computer visionbased alternative navigation module with deep learning algorithms provided the UAVOS avionics system with the geospatial coordinates. www.uavos.com

YellowScan, Nokia partner for 5G lidar mapping

YellowScan and Nokia have announced a strategic partnership with integration of the YellowScan Surveyor Ultra Lidar scanner into the Nokia Drone Networks solution.

It focuses on automation of 5G based LiDAR scanning on drones for telecommunications tower and utilities inspections, mining use cases, where precision, efficiency, and safety are paramount. The joint development plans of both companies bear the potential to reduce the operational cost of industrial inspections in the selected verticals by more than 60%. www.yellowscan.com

WingtraCLOUD

Wingtra has enhanced its WingtraCLOUD software platform with new map processing features, aimed at simplifying the integration of aerial data into sectors like construction, mining, and urban planning. These upgrades are designed to facilitate a smoother transition for engineering firms and users from UAV data to actionable insights. By consolidating all stages of aerial data management—from mission planning to insight sharing—into one platform, WingtraCLOUD reduces the need for multiple complex tools, streamlining workflows. wingtra.com

uAvionix Achieves FAA TSO Certification

uAvionix has announced that the ping200XR Mode S ADS-B transponder with integral aviation GPS, has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This milestone is the latest major TSO certification for uAvionix and offers the lowest certified Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) solution for worldwide airspace compliance.

The ping200XR TSO has received TSOC112e and TSO-C166b for transponder and ADS-B functionality, TSO-C88b for its internal pressure altimeter, and TSO-C145e for the integral aviation GPS. uavionix.com

Skyfront releases UAV magnetometer

Skyfront MagniPhy is a UAV magnetometer designed for applications such as surveying, mineral prospecting, locating orphaned wellheads, and detecting landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO). It boasts a new enclosure and a universal attachment mechanism, making it compatible with various third-party magnetometer sensors and UAV models, including DJI, ArduPilot, and PX4-based drones. Developed in partnership with Geometrics, creators of the MagArrow II UAS-enabled magnetometer, the MagniPhy is available for current MagArrow users through retrofit services, as well as for new users seeking seamless integration. skyfront.com