May 18, 2020 Garmin Autoland is now FAA certified and available on the G3000 integrated flight deck in the Piper M600. In the event of an emergency, Autoland will control and land the aircraft without human intervention. The award-winning system is also featured on the Cirrus Vision Jet and Daher TBM 940 and will soon be available on these aircraft, with additional aircraft approvals to follow. “What started as a vision to develop the world’s […]

Photo: Leica Geosystems Pointfuse and Leica Geosystems, a Hexagon company, have established a global cooperation and entered into a development agreement. According to the companies, the agreement aims to streamline the use of reality capture in established digital construction, space management and visualization workflows. This strategic cooperation demonstrates the shared focus of Pointfuse and Leica Geosystems to democratize technology and create intuitive and accessible reality capture tools that bring advanced project efficiencies to their users, […]

May 15, 2020 Wanna travel the world while you’re stuck at home? Here’s how you can add some epic virtual backgrounds to your next video chat: Right click on any image below (or all of them!) and save it to your computer or mobile device. Open your preferred program for video chats and meetings Follow the instructions for uploading background images for rooms and meetings. Upload the image you have selected. Impress your friends. Source […]

The 45th satellite of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) has started operation in the network after completing in-orbit tests, according to the Satellite Navigation System Management Office. The satellite will provide services in place of the 3rd BeiDou satellite, a geostationary earth orbit satellite of the BDS-2 system. The replacement will help reinforce the BDS-2 system and support a smooth transition from the BDS-2 system to the BDS-3 system. The third […]

Photo: Fortem Technologies Fortem Technologies has completed the first phase of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program (UAS IPP) in North Carolina. As part of the program, Fortem is conducting tests to monitor the airspace around WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, tracking manned flights alongside the UPS Delivery Corridor, and delivering medical test samples via unmanned drones. Fortem has been using its TrueView radar and SkyDome software system to ensure UAS […]

Select Garmin wearables offer 24/7 stress tracking1. And some don’t just monitor your changing stress levels throughout the day, they also include a relaxation breathing timer you can access right from your wrist when you feel like you could use some deep, calming breaths. These Garmin watches have built-in stress tracking: fēnix® 6 Series fēnix® 6S Series fēnix® 6X Series fēnix® 5 Plus fēnix® 5S Plus fēnix® 5X Plus Instinct® series vívomove® 3 series vívomove® […]

Researchers at the University of Southampton have mapped the global locations of major renewable energy sites, providing a valuable resource to help assess their potential environmental impact. Their study, published in the Nature journal Scientific Data, shows where solar and wind farms are based around the world – demonstrating both their infrastructure density in different regions and approximate power output. It is the first ever global, open-access dataset of wind and solar […]

Ruggedized GNSS antenna HX-CVX600A. (Photo: Harxon) Harxon has launched a ruggedized GNSS antenna for applications subject to high shock and vibration environments such as i-construction machining applications. Integrated with reliable signal tracking and strong anti-interference performance, the IP69K ruggedized HX-CVX600A antenna provides end users with millimeter accuracy, durability and productivity, the company said. I-construction promotes the use of automated machines on construction sites to improve productivity and provide support to workers. The Harxon HX-CVX600A offers […]

May 11, 2020 Exercise is beneficial to much more than just physical appearance – or even physical health. It substantially improves your mental health and emotional well-being. In these times, that is an essential reason to keep moving. We asked Garmin Ambassador Sarah Buchanan to share what motives her to continue to move and exercise. Sarah is the founder of INDULGE, hosting experiences that introduce people to wellness and mindful practices so they can adopt […]

Velodyne Lidar, Inc. has announced a multi-year sales agreement with GeoSLAM, a global market leader in 3D geospatial technology solutions. GeoSLAM uses Velodyne lidar sensors in its ZEB-HORIZON mobile scanner that provides 3D mapping of indoor, underground and difficult to access environments without the need for GPS. Velodyne’s Puck LITE sensors enable GeoSLAM systems to achieve data capture of intricate measurements from up to 100 meters away, delivering rapid results that can […]