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DECEMBER 18, 2019

INSIGHTS

The rise of UAVs in agriculture, airports, more

By Tony Murfin
New unmanned air vehicle (UAV) applications keep showing up, and they're spreading locally and even around the world. Take a look at some of the latest UAV operations.

MORE NEWS

Chinese GPS spoofing circles could hide Iran oil shipments

GPS spoofing in Shanghai that resulted in reported positions from ships, fitness trackers and other GPS enabled devices forming circles some distance from the shore was first observed by the non-profit C4ADS.

First responders see real-time data a top benefit of using drones

Emergency response providers participating in a workshop organized by the ResponDrone Project have indicated that they would like to use drones to gather and distribute crucial information and provide communication networks in disaster areas.

Access denied: Anti-jam technology mitigates navigation warfare threats

GPS — originally developed to guide nuclear submarines — is now vital to most military missions, and the system’s vulnerabilities are a source of great concern.

Logos: Hitec Commercial Solutions and Straight Up Imaging

Hitec Commercial Solutions acquires Straight Up Imaging

Hitec Commercial Solutions continues to obtain integral assets which strengthen those products utilized for efficient surveying in agriculture, energy and gas, public safety, construction and first response services.

Two new BeiDou satellites complete BDS-3 constellation

China successfully sent two satellites of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) into space from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province on Dec. 16.

Nearmap acquires Pushpin tech for roof geometry

Nearmap has acquired technology and assets from Pushpin, a deep learning and analytics technology company that extracts data from 3D models to provide roof geometry insights to a variety of sectors including roofing, solar and government.

Highway scanning/GNSS system moves forward in Germany

Germany’s Federal Highway Research Institute is using a specialized semi-truck to analyze and map road surfaces.

Collins Aerospace joins GPS Innovation Alliance

According to Collins Aerospace, it will further bolster the GPS Innovation Alliance’s goal of enhancing GPS innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.

Precision farming market to reach $12 billion by 2025

The precision farming market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $4 billion to more than $12 billion by 2025, as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights.

High-endurance VTOL UAV the aim of GE, Hybrid Project

GE Aviation has teamed with Hybrid Project to provide a VTOL UAV designed for high-endurance commercial applications at scale.

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Cover photo: Canada's Department of National Defence

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