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APRIL 21, 2020
 
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ANNOUNCEMENT: You need vital industry information now more than ever, and GPS World is here for you. All of our magazine issues are no longer gated for subscribers only, so we invite you to access our current and archived issues.
 

 
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FCC approves Ligado broadband network; DOD, GPS industry react
 
The five-member Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously to approve an order to allow Ligado Networks to deploy a low-power nationwide 5G network.
 
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Plans to reopen after COVID-19 vary widely
 
Around the world, countries are cautiously beginning to reopen businesses and activities they had shut down to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
 
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3 more conferences postponed due to COVID-19
 
Three more conferences have been rescheduled for the fall due to the coronavirus pandemic. Find out which shows were postponed.
 
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NSGIC issues joint statement on value of GIS during COVID-19 pandemic
 
The National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) has released a joint statement on the value of GIS during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
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New GPS SPS Performance Standard released
 
The U.S. Air Force has released the 5th Edition of the GPS Standard Positioning System (SPS) Performance Standard. Get more details.
 
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2 SOPS disposes last GPS IIA satellite after 26 years
 
The 2nd Space Operations Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, initiated the disposal of the last operational GPS IIA satellite, satellite vehicle number 34, April 13-20.
 
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US small business loans a challenge due to COVID-19
 
Small businesses, including many surveyors, are being hit particularly hard by the current economic situation caused by the measures required to fight the COVID-19 pandemic because most of them do not have large cash reserves.
 
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UAVOS completes tests for drone delivery of humanitarian relief
 
UAVOS has successfully tested its cargo delivery UVH-170 unmanned helicopter. Learn more about the trial.
 
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Quectel offers 5G sub-6GHz module for mass deployment
 
Quectel Wireless Solutions‘ RG500Q-EA 5G NR module has achieved commercial readiness and is now available to support global customers with mass deployment.
 
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Airbus to produce 3D-printed visors in fight against COVID-19
 
Survey Copter, the tactical drones division of Airbus, will be starting production of medical protection visors using the 3D printers normally used to build drones.
 
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Tallysman releases HC977 triple-band GNSS antenna
 
Tallysman Wireless has added the HC977 triple-band GNSS antenna to its helical antenna family. Check out its features.
 
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UAVs take flight for Mars, perform deliveries, more
 
By Tony Murfin
This month’s unmanned aircraft highlights include General Atomics' Predators flying hither and thither, new orders for the Boeing-Navy unmanned re-fueling drones and a UAV's planned journey to Mars.

 
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EO encourages public-private partnerships to secure infrastructure
 
With the rise in public unrest from COVID-19 and increasing numbers of remote operations, the susceptibility and vulnerability of a cyber attack has never been greater.
 
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AG Surveys collects topographic beach surveys throughout England
 
Based in Bristol, AG Surveys has been collecting topographic beach surveys around the country as part of England’s Environment Agency’s coastal monitoring campaign.
 
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Smarter Decisions From Above: How to Optimize Aerial & Drone Survey Programs
 
Date: April 30
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Summary: Using intelligent aerial data helps geospatial and surveying companies make profitable business decisions. Full-scale aerial surveillance with real location intelligence helps optimize productivity and improve accuracy. In this webinar, you will discover how to build an aerial imagery program that includes complementary content, from UAV to fixed-wing aircraft.
 
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