Hanwha partners with Advanced Navigation for GNSS-denied navigation
Advanced Navigation has finalized a $6 million deal with Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA). Under the agreement, Advanced Navigation will supply HDA with 138 Boreas D70 units, a strategic-grade digital fiber-optic gyroscope (DFOG) inertial navigation system (INS), as part of the LAND 400 Phase 3 program. This dual-use technology is optimized for contested environments where GNSS accuracy and availability can be compromised. The LAND 400 Phase 3 program aims to enhance the capabilities of the Australian […]
Lidar helps unlock secrets in Amelia Earhart mystery
Elevation map of New Britain, Papua New Guinea. (Photo: topographic-map.com) The Discovery Channel’s recently released “Finding Amelia” documentary explores the latest expedition aimed to uncover Amelia Earhart’s mysterious fate, featuring the participation of SPH Engineering. The film investigates the theory that Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, may have crashed in Papua New Guinea during their 1937 attempt to circumnavigate the globe. SPH Engineering joined the search nearly two years before the expedition, leveraging its […]
ComNav Technology advances surveying capabilities
ComNav Technology has introduced its Juniper Laser Visual RTK, designed for surveying applications. The Juniper Laser Visual RTK integrates GNSS, internal measurement unit (IMU), laser, and dual-camera systems into a single unit. The system builds upon the laser technology featured in ComNav’s Universe series, incorporating a precise green laser that remains visible even in bright daylight conditions. This feature allows for accurate measurements in locations where traditional range poles are impractical or impossible to use. […]
Cycling with Friends: Take Advantage of These Features to Enhance
October 7, 2024 Whether you’re looking for good old-fashioned competition or simply someone else to feel the burn with (they say misery loves company), the Garmin cycling lineup boasts several community-centered features to better connect your crew as you ride. GroupRide Want to feel even more connected to your cycling mates? Compatible Edge® bike computers come equipped with the GroupRide feature, which allows users to schedule a GroupRide, add a course (if they choose), and […]
Mobile solutions: Higher accuracy blurs the lines between old
Photo: Leica Geosystems Do you remember the free-standing car navigation devices that were popular for a while, such as those made by Garmin and Magellan? Few people use them anymore because to find our way when driving, most of us use our smartphones instead. Smartphones now have a plethora of sensors, including inclinometers, accelerometers, magnetometers, barometers and light sensors. However, cost and size constraints (the insides of those small devices are so crowded!) limit the […]
Advanced Navigation upgrades product line for autonomous systems
Advanced Navigation has expanded its Certus product line by introducing the Certus Mini series. This development marks a significant advancement in compact and high-performance navigation technology for field robots, autonomous vehicles and UAVs. The Certus Mini series comes in three variants: Certus Mini D: A dual-antenna inertial navigation system (INS) Certus Mini N: A GNSS-aided INS Certus Mini A: An attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) These lightweight systems, weighing no more than 55 grams […]
How You Can Use HSA/FSA Funds to Buy Garmin Products
September 30, 2024 It’s that time again: You need to spend what’s left in your flexible spending account (FSA). We’re still a couple months away from the end of the year, so there’s no better time to start planning how to use up your FSA dollars. An eligible Garmin product might be the perfect way to do that. What is an HSA or FSA? Health savings accounts (HSAs) and FSAs are two types of tax-advantaged […]
Calian releases full band smart choke antenna
Calian GNSS, formerly Tallysman Wireless, has introduced the VCS6000XF full band smart choke antenna, a new product designed for Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) applications. This antenna combines Tallysman Verachoke antenna elements with Septentrio’s Mosaic X5 full-band receiver to offer an integrated solution for OEM CORS systems. The VCS6000XF offers comprehensive GNSS signal reception, including GPS/QZSS L1/L2/L5, GLONASS G1/G2/G3, Galileo E1/E5a/E5b/E6/E5 AltBoc, BeiDou B1/B2/B2a/B3, NavIC L5, SBAS and L-Band correction services. It incorporates the advantages […]
Five Reasons Henry Lawrence Upgraded His Lancair with Garmin
October 1, 2024 When it comes to upgrading an experimental airplane, few choices can have as significant an impact as modernizing the panel. Henry Lawrence, aviation enthusiast and Garmin ambassador, recently received discounted avionics to upgrade his 2010 Lancair Legacy FG through a Garmin dealer, and the results have been transformative for him and his family. “To move everything to modern Garmin avionics transforms the entire flying experience,” Lawrence said. Whether you’re a seasoned aircraft […]
SPH Engineering, Radar Systems advance aerial surveying
SPH Engineering and Radar Systems, Inc. have developed the Zond Aero 500 NG, a versatile ground penetrating radar (GPR) system designed for both terrestrial and drone-mounted surveys. This dual-purpose GPR is suitable for various applications, including utility scanning, sinkhole detection, glaciology and geological studies. The Zond Aero 500 NG features dual-mode operation, allowing users to conduct both ground-based and airborne surveys. This flexibility enhances the data collection methods available to operators. The system includes a […]