UST Weekly Newsletter - June 6th, 2024

Here’s the UST LinkedIn newsletter, highlighting this week's news and developments within the unmanned industry…

Skydio X10D Included on BlueUAS List

The?Skydio?X10D has been added to the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Blue sUAS (small uncrewed aerial systems) Cleared List.

This designation by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) recognizes the?Skydio X10D?for its adherence to rigorous security standards and its capability to enhance operational effectiveness across various defense scenarios.

With X10D on the BlueUAS list, procurement for government and defense entities is simplified and accelerated.

The inclusion of X10D on this list validates DoD’s trust in Skydio’s technology and gives agencies the Authority to Operate (ATO) the product.

“As the largest manufacturer of small drones in the United States, serving every branch of the U.S. military, the Blue UAS Cleared List is a critical distinction for Skydio X10D.” - William Mark Valentine , President of Global Government at Skydio .

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Precision Subsea Cameras Integrated with Inspection ROVs

Innovators of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), SEAMOR Marine Ltd. has partnered with Voyis to integrate leading?underwater imaging?into its subsea robotics.

The partnership brings together the powerful capabilities of the @SEAMOR?Mako ROV?and the precision of the?Voyis Discovery Stereo Camera, to transform underwater inspection and exploration across various industries.?

Two key sectors that stand to benefit from the integration of the Voyis?Discovery Stereo Camera?with the SEAMOR Mako ROV are the aquaculture and hydroelectric industries.?

By combining the expertise of SEAMOR Research and Voyis, industries that rely on underwater operations can now access state-of-the-art technology that enhances safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.?

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Next-Gen VTOL Drone-In-A-Box Unveiled

At the 8th Drone World Congress 2024, JOUAV UAS Solutions unveiled its latest VTOL hangar drone, the JOS-C800, which can enhance fully-automated drone operations across various industries.

This advanced “drone-in-a-box” solution is designed to offer a smarter, more efficient, and versatile solution for businesses looking to optimize their routine operations through?automated aerial technology.

The JOS-C800 hangar system is composed of an automated hangar, a newly developed?VTOL fixed-wing drone?CW-15V, and the Jocloud management platform. This comprehensive system enables complete management and monitoring of automated aerial missions via cloud-based remote operations.

“Today, with the increasing demand for fully-automated drone solutions, our JOS-C800 hangar system will offer a smarter, more reliable, and cost-effective way to efficiently perform automated aerial tasks in complex environments.” - Blake, the Overseas Marketing Director of?JOUAV.

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AVSS Demonstrates Parachute Recovery System

Discover the AVSS | Drone Parachute Recovery Systems & Guided Delivery Systems PRS-M3DT, a drone parachute designed for the DJI Dock 2, which operates the DJI M3D or DJI M3TD.

With an attachment bracket that secures the parachute recovery system (PRS) without interfering with sensitive GPS modules, the PRS-M3DT is set to seamlessly integrate into user's missions.

The Parachute Pod? and flight termination system are powered by an innovative electronic module feature of the system. To deploy the drone parachute, the onboard system comes equipped with an automatic triggering device.

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Drone Lights in Law Enforcement

Tundra Drone discusses the role drone lights have in law enforcement, including their applications, ethical and regulatory considerations, and the future of drone technology in this sector.?

The company explain that drone lights can help to illuminate crime scenes for forensic analysis, assist in traffic management during accidents, and provide tactical support during high-risk operations

Tundra drone lights are proving to be a game-changing tool for law enforcement, offering enhanced surveillance, mobility, and safety benefits.?

As technology continues to evolve, drones are expected to play an increasingly vital role in law enforcement operations, helping officers to overcome challenges and achieve greater success in their mission to protect and serve.

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Bynav Reflects on Successful Exhibition at XPO24

北云科技 looks back on XPONENTIAL 2024, where the company showcased an innovative range of high-precision positioning solutions tailored for UAS.

Bynav exhibited a variety of its products, including Miniaturized GNSS/INS High-Precision Positioning Modules, GNSS/INS High-Precision Combined Navigation Systems, and High-Precision Positioning All-in-One Antennas.?

The M10 and M2 Series GNSS modules were also on display, which support satellite signals from all constellations and frequencies and feature RTK.

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Enhanced Firmware Released for Hargrave Drone Motor Controllers

Hargrave Technologies has released Version 2.0 of the firmware for the company’s UAV motor controllers, using the GateKEEPER platform to deploy this update across the entire product range.

The new firmware release provides a number of new and improved features, including Speed Control/Governor Mode, Hargrave Configurator Support over DroneCAN, DroneCAN Variable Bitrate Support, and Upgraded Propeller Parking.?

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