Skyfish unveils UAV computing, navigation and sensor platform

The Skyfish platform is controlled by the tiny SkyNode computer, which integrates with optical, thermal, navigational and lidar devices along with sensors, algorithms and robotics. (Photo: Skyfish) UAV technology developer Skyfish has introduced a computing platform for commercial drones that…
Ford details drone-based vehicle sensor backup

Ford has applied for a patent that would send a drone to dock with an autonomous vehicle and act as a surrogate sensor if one of the car’s sensors failed. The UAV then uses its own sensors to guide the car…