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Russian fighter jet collides with UAV

Image: Screenshot of video uploaded by EUCOM An MQ-9 Reaper UAV has collided with a Russian Su-27 fighter jet after it tried to spray the UAV with jet fuel, reports ABC News. The U.S. European Command has released a video…
Pilot project analyzes climate change for Caribbean nations 

  Image: TommL/E+/Getty Images NV5 Geospatial has forged a contract with the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center (CCCCC) to conduct aerial lidar and orthoimagery surveys across the Caribbean. The pilot project will provide advanced geospatial data to help the island…
Orolia’s GNSS simulator to break high-capacity barrier

  Image: Orolia Orolia’s Skydel, its GNSS simulation software, can now generate more than 500 simulated satellite signals. This platform is suitable for GNSS users, experts and manufacturers, as well as users needing a low-Earth-orbit-capable simulation system. Skydel contains a feature…

“Seen & Heard” is a monthly feature of GPS World magazine, traveling the world to capture interesting and unusual news stories involving the GNSS/PNT industry. Car in snow. (Image: BanksPhotos/E+/Getty Images) Dozens Stranded in Tundra Several vehicles in Rock Springs,…
UAvionix launches module to meet FAA mandate

  Image: uAvionix UAvionix has launched its remote ID broadcast module for UAVs, pingRID. The pingRID meets the Part 89 remote ID standards of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which will become effective on Sept. 16, 2023, to keep operators safe…
Mil-spec GPS/GNSS antennas released by Pasternack

Image: Pasternack Pasternack has released a series of GNSS antennas that meet military specifications for use in several small form factor and mobile applications. The mil-spec GNSS antennas are engineered for environmental performance according to the MIL-STD-810G standard and include multi-standard…
Final GPS III satellite available for launch

Image: SSC Space Systems Command (SSC) has declared GPS III Space Vehicle 10 (SV10) available for launch, marking completion of constellation modernization efforts and production for the GPS III program. “The completion of the tenth, and final, GPS III space…
Phone location data is center stage at Murdaugh trial

Alex Murdaugh (Image: Pool reporter photo from trial) Cellphone and vehicle location data is at center stage as former South Carolina attorney, Alex Murdaugh, takes the stand in the trial for the murder of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son,…