Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions company, has released the IMU-H100, a micro-electromechanical systems inertial measurement unit (IMU) designed to improve tactical guidance and navigation for UAVs, short-range missiles, precision-guided munitions and a range of commercial applications. As technology for unmanned vehicles advances and safety considerations take precedence, both military and commercial sectors are increasing their adoption of IMUs, which are critical for navigation and control systems. An IMU can track angular velocity and linear acceleration […]

May 1, 2025 You might be missing one thing from your natural disaster emergency kit: a way to get help that doesn’t depend on cell service — aka a satellite communicator. No matter where you live or what type of natural disasters you may face — from tornadoes to floods to wildfires to hurricanes — you need to be prepared. There are four basic steps to preparing yourself for a disaster, according to the American […]

Balboa Geo, in partnership with the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and the George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC), completed a rigorous field testing campaign of its POINTER system, a “dual-use,” real-time alternative positioning, navigation and timing (A-PNT) technology designed for GPS-denied, degraded and disrupted environments, including indoor, subterranean and obstructed urban settings. The POINTER field test plan, led by Balboa Geo’s Andrew Aubrey, Ph.D., with technical support from TEEX and Texas A&M Professor Stacey […]

May 9, 2025 Upgrading your avionics isn’t just about adding new tech. It’s also about transforming how you interact with your aircraft. (Although, if we’re being honest, adding tech is a lot of fun too.) Today’s navigation systems do more than guide you from point A to point B; they streamline your entire flight experience. The evolution in cockpit technology over the past decade has been dramatic and according to industry pros, the difference is […]

SPH Engineering has released an updated version of its UgCS UAV mission planning software, introducing significant improvements in elevation data accuracy and user control over flight parameters. The latest version allows users to explicitly set flight altitude for photogrammetry and corridor mapping missions, moving beyond the previous requirement to use ground sample distance as the primary input. This change seeks to offer UAV operators greater clarity and precision, particularly for operations that demand specific altitudes […]

May 7, 2025 Learn about what happens when you trigger an interactive SOS message on an inReach device1, how the Garmin Response℠ team coordinates a rescue response, steps you can take to help aid in a rescue and more of the most frequently asked questions regarding the SOS process.  When can I trigger an SOS? Use your best judgment when triggering an SOS. There is no one-size-fits-all list, since each individual circumstance can impact the urgency […]

Photo: stock_colors / E+ / Getty Images As president-elect of the American Association for Geodetic Surveying (AAGS), I participated in a joint quarterly meeting with the National Geodetic Survey (NGS), the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) and AAGS on April 25. I invite you to visit the AAGS website and consider joining our monthly board meetings, which are held on the second Tuesday of each month. All are welcome to attend. If you are […]

May 6, 2025 Here’s what you need to know about working out with Garmin, including daily suggested workouts, the Garmin Connect™ app and Garmin Coach. We all know we’re supposed to be exercising consistently, but we’re all at different points in that journey. Maybe you’re trying to build a consistent weightlifting routine. Maybe you’re a cyclist or runner focused on building endurance or training for a race. Maybe you’re just looking for a way to […]

A new letter protesting the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC)  Ligado Order marked the fifth anniversary of the controversial decision. In the letter, the Satellite Safety Alliance (SSA) and 93 companies and organizations stated the need for the Ligado Order to be overturned by President Trump and Congressional leadership. “The proposed network is designed to inappropriately use spectrum reserved for satellite communications, causing significant interference to other services,” the SSA stated. Interference with GPS is a […]

May 1, 2025 Garmin has published its 2024 Corporate Impact Report highlighting its ongoing commitment to corporate citizenship and financial stewardship. The report provides an overview of noteworthy environmental and philanthropic initiatives in alignment with Garmin’s five strategic pillars—People, Products, Operations, Growth and Sustainability. “Corporate sustainability is not a passive activity. It means actively engaging in and conducting business in manners that promote financial, environmental and societal stewardship. It is reducing risks, uncovering opportunities and […]