Launchpad: Arctic UAV, position sensor, global mapper

A roundup of recent products in the GNSS and inertial positioning industry from the January 2019 issue of GPS World magazine. OEM RF front-end Application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) FOR GNSS NT1066 is a four-channel RF front-end ASIC (three wideband IQ and one…
New Bosch sensor for wearables improves GPS location tracking

The BHI160BP position tracking smart sensor. (Photo: Bosch Sensortec) Bosch Sensortec has announced the BHI160BP, a position tracking smart sensor that uses integrated inertial sensors to improve GPS location tracking. Bosch will exhibit the new sensor at Electronica Munich, Nov.…
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…