Weekend Roundup: July 24, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
News
Chinese construction machinery manufacturer XCMG unveils autonomous Road Roller
Following successful tests conducted at the end of May, Chinese construction machinery manufacturer XCMG has unveiled its autonomous Road Roller, which it developed in collaboration with the Sichuan Railway Investment Group and Tsinghua University.
AUVSI to Host Webinar on How to Scale Drone Workflows for Architecture, Engineering and Construction Operations, May 27
For Immediate Release: May 22, 2020Contact: Tom McMahon, tmcmahon@auvsi.org, (571) 255-7786 AUVSI to Host Webinar on How to Scale Drone Workflows for Architecture, Engineering and Construction Operations, May 27 Mapping experts to discuss increasing productivity with automation ARLINGTON, Va. – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will host a webinar, “How To Scale Drone Workflows For Architecture,... Continue reading
Woolpert hired to conduct UAS surveys in Colorado
Woolpert has announced that it has been hired to complete right-of-way (ROW) and TMOSS design surveys in Castle Rock, Colorado using UAS.
Rakuten Mobile, Rakuten AirMap to use drones to conduct completion inspections of base stations
Rakuten Mobile Inc. will work with Rakuten Group company Rakuten AirMap Inc. to conduct completion inspections of base stations for its mobile network using drones.
Woolpert to develop strategic plan and concept of operations for Indiana’s UAS program
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has contracted Woolpert to develop a strategic plan and concept of operations for the state’s UAS program.
Virtual Surveyor introduces new feature in drone surveying software
Virtual Surveyor has introduced a new feature in Version 7.2 of its drone surveying software that automatically highlights terrain slopes that exceed dangerous steepness thresholds.
Draganfly to distribute AeroVironment’s Quantix Mapper UAS to commercial markets globally
Draganfly will distribute AeroVironment’s Quantix Mapper drones to commercial markets across the world after the two companies announced a teaming agreement on Tuesday, March 17.
Five Finalists Named for AUVSI Startup Showdown
For Immediate Release: Mar. 9, 2020Contact: Tom McMahon, tmcmahon@auvsi.org, (571) 255-7786Five Finalists Named for AUVSI Startup ShowdownCompanies to compete for $35,000 grand prize at XPONENTIAL 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has named the finalists to compete in the AUVSI Startup Showdown at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2020 at the Boston... Continue reading
Five Finalists Named for AUVSI Startup Showdown
For Immediate Release: Mar. 9, 2020Contact: Tom McMahon, tmcmahon@auvsi.org, (571) 255-7786 Five Finalists Named for AUVSI Startup Showdown Companies to compete for $35,000 grand prize at XPONENTIAL 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has named the finalists to compete in the AUVSI Startup Showdown at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2020 at the... Continue reading