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Launchpad: GNSS antennas, vehicle management

OEM Geodetic antenna Designed for GNSS networks and monitoring applications Photo: CHC Navigation The AT661 geodetic antenna for GNSS networks or monitoring applications supports all current and future GNSS signals, including GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, IRNSS, SBAS and L-band.…
Seen & Heard: Speed traps and rescuing koalas

“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.  Photo: Drazen Zigic/iStock/Getty Images/Getty Images Plus Where’s the Beef? A new mapping app is helping…
Esri ArcGIS Field Maps beta supports Eos Arrow GNSS

A new Esri mobile app, ArcGIS Field Maps, will be released in its first beta in July, with the final version expected to be released in September. According to Esri, Field Maps will combine the following capabilities into a single…
Altitude Angel, Inmarsat offer air traffic management for UAVs

Altitude Angel and Inmarsat are collaborating to develop and deliver advanced flight tracking and management capability for UAVs. According to the companies, they will build on Altitude Angel’s GuardianUTM platform to jointly develop a “pop-up UTM” capability that can be…
Software joins hardware at SBG Systems for alternative PNT

Third Generation of the Ellipse Series of IMUs. Clockwise from top: Models D, E, A and N. (Photo: SBG Systems) GPS World: What are the main challenges to GNSS that require developing alternatives? Alexis Guinamard: GNSS technology can be easily…
‘Keep GPS Working’ coalition fights FCC Ligado decision

Coalition’s first action is to endorse Inhofe-Reed legislation forcing Ligado to provide financial relief to consumers, industries and other end users Five organizations representing thousands of companies and millions of Americans have launched a new coalition to protect end users…
HoverGames competition uses NXP tech to fight pandemics

The robotics competition challenges participants to leverage NXP’s portfolio for small autonomous vehicles in support of fighting pandemics. NXP Semiconductors N.V. is hosting a challenge on using drones and rovers for pandemics such as COVID-19. HoverGames Challenge 2: Help Drones…
How aerial imagery helps protect natural resources

Photo: Lake County Forest Preserves An upcoming GPS World webinar shows how high-definition aerial imagery can help protect and maintain natural resources. In Transforming Land and Asset Management with HD Aerial Imagery, four mapping experts discuss how Lake County Forest Preserves…