UAV

DroneShield releases CompassOne

DroneShield Ltd. has released CompassOne, a self-contained navigation solution for fixed site, vehicle and marine applications. The device provides real-time militarygrade location, orientation and direction sensing for deployed static and on-thego assets. The device can be used both in counter UAS systems and general situations requiring satellite navigation. CompassOne can operate stand alone or integrate with DroneShield’s DroneSentry system. www.droneshield.com

Agisoft monitors for 3D-stereo photogrammetry

Where classic surveying reaches its productivity limits today, the 3D photogrammetry application Agisoft Metashape Pro is being used, often in a combination with so-called ‘drones’ or ‘Unmanned Aerial Systems’ (UAS). As part of the analysis and processing of geospatial data, Metashape Pro creates detailed, fully textured 3D models from digital recordings with the highestpossible level of accuracy and detailing. Together with the 3D PluraView monitors from Schneider Digital, such cutting-edge software technology extends to excellent quality 3D-stereo visualization. www.3d-pluraview.com

Integration of Casia with VECTOR autopilots

UAV Navigation is integrating Iris Automation’s Casia software into its advanced autopilot solution, VECTOR. UAVs equipped with VECTOR and Casia Detect and Avoid now have the ability to detect uncooperative crewed aircraft in their airspace and autonomously or manually take corrective action, avoiding potential collisions. The integration comes as Iris Automation releases Casia Software v2.2. The release also includes improvements to performance; track fusion and flight data uploads. www.irisonboard.com

Wingtra launches WingtraOne GEN II

WingtraOne GEN II is a next-generation VTOL drone that offers industrial reliability and mapping versatility with a new oblique camera configuration for high-quality 3D drone mapping data capture. The drone’s oblique mapping solution is backed by signed partnership agreements with industry leaders Bentley Systems and Esri. The Wingtra team mapped the city of Zurich, Switzerland, in just six flight hours, producing an impressive 3D model, processed with both Bentley Context Capture and Esri’s Site Scan for ArcGIS. wingtra.com

PLI scheme by government of India for drone industry

Government of India recently cleared a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to make India a drone hub by 2030. The PLI scheme will provide up to 20 per cent incentive to manufacturers of drones and drone components. It comes close on the heels of the recent liberalisation of rules, which has made owning and operating drones easier. The government has allocated Rs 120 crore for the scheme and it will be spread over three years. This amount is nearly double the combined turnover of all domestic drone manufacturers in FY21, the ministry of civil aviation said in a press release.

Drone photogrammetry of Odisha’s Lingaraj temple

Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India have granted conditional exemption from Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Rules, 2021 to the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar allowing the aerial survey and photogrammetry of centrally protected monuments in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) using drones. The approved locations for drone operations for the NISER include Raja-Rani Temple, Bhubaneswar and Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar. https://sambadenglish.com