Autonomous
Quantum Sensors Could Revolutionise Navigation and Communications in Unmanned and Autonomous Vehicles.
February 1, 2019UQ researchers are working with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), NASA, Orica Ltd and Brisbane’s Skyborne Technologies to develop the next-generation sensors as part of a $6.6 million Australian initiative to develop quantum technologies for use in defence applications....
News
Autonomous Drone for Gas Detection
January 31, 2019Ever since the first modern day consumer drone was introduced to the public, the general use of drones has gained massive popularity – mostly because of its numerous advantages. In other words,...
AI
Deep Learning Based Escape Route Recognition for Autonomous Drones in Emergency Situations
January 31, 2019Crisis and emergency situations are definitely something that can be improved by technology. In a new paper, researchers Ricardo Buettner and Hermann Baumgartl of Aalen University, Germany, show their efficient recognition module that...
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New Drone-Based Hyperspectral Sensor for Ecological Monitoring
January 31, 2019Nowadays, hyperspectral remote sensing is known as a process that provides a wealth of data that is essential for vegetation studies that encompass a wide range of applications such as species diversities,...
Drone Delivery
Drone Delivery Canada Receives Approval to Test 50 lbs Cargo Delivery Drone
January 31, 2019Drone Delivery Canada has announce that it has commenced testing its newest cargo delivery drone, ‘The Falcon’ with a lifting capability of 50 pounds of payload and a travel range of 60km....