Esri will be providing a COVID-19 Response Package for free to all nonprofit organizations responding to the pandemic. According to Esri, this includes data, templates and solutions that are accessible through Esri’s Disaster Response Program. By mapping data with capabilities such as spatial analysis, Esri’s software allows organizations to track where COVID-19 cases are spreading, and — through predictive modeling — determine where additional capacity will be needed. Using data visualization in maps and dashboards, […]

April 29, 2020 Garmin TeamX unveiled the aera 760, a premium aviation portable that is purpose-built for the pilot and the cockpit. The aera 760 boasts a 7-inch bright, sunlight readable touchscreen display complete with comprehensive chart options in a compact and dedicated portable GPS. Additional features of the aera 760 include the option to load instrument approach procedures, arrivals and departures, approach chart overlay on the map, Garmin Connext wireless connectivity, as well as the option […]

SkyTraq has announced a 12mm x 16mm size PX1122R multi-band RTK receiver for centimeter-level accuracy positioning applications. It works with GPS/QZSS L1/L2C, Galileo E1/E5b, GLONASS L1/L2, and Beidou B1I/B2I signals concurrently. The PX1122R has RTK initialization time under 10 seconds and maximum update rate of 10Hz. It can be configured as RTK base or RTK rover. As RTK rover, it receives RTCM 3.x data from an RTK base, or raw measurements from […]

Trimble WorksOS is an upcoming civil construction software-as-a-service (SaaS) operating system. The cloud-based system will integrate data from Trimble and third-party providers across the entire civil construction project lifecycle, including estimating, scheduling, designs and the field. Beta testing is now taking place for WorksOS, before it is released in the third quarter. Users interested in participating can go to WorksOS.trimble.com. One-Stop Software. With WorksOS, site supervisors and project managers will be able to log into […]

Bike rollers allow you to train safely in all weather conditions, giving you the convenience of being able to train regardless of the circumstance. If you want to buy a roller for your racing bike, you will find yourself faced with lots of choices. Obviously, for those who have no experience, this can be overwhelming. In this article, we want to give you some tips to help you understand the main differences between the bike rollers and what are the most important […]

“Section 1618” of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (P.L.114-328; December 23, 2016) requires the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to address the needs for a GPS backup by identifying and assessing viable alternate technologies and systems. This report is a summary and analysis of that assessment by the Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center (HSOAC) of position, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems currently used by critical infrastructure. Additionally, it provides […]

Photo: FAA The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced the eight companies that will assist the federal government in establishing requirements for future suppliers of Remote Identification (Remote ID). Remote ID will enable unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly called drones, to provide identification and location information while operating in the nation’s airspace. The FAA selected the following companies to develop technology requirements for future Remote ID UAS Service Suppliers (USS): Airbus […]

April 29, 2020 Guil Barros was browsing the Aeromart at AirVenture Oshkosh, an annual U.S. gathering of aviation enthusiasts, when he spotted an RV-9A tail and empennage kit in a caged off area. Three years and about 2,500 after-work and weekend hours later, he had himself a fully built aircraft. Barros works in computer technology, and prior to building his own aircraft, had logged about 40 flight hours a year as a hobby aviator in […]

Photo: Tallysman Tallysman Wireless Inc. has announced an extension of the standard warranty from one to three years for all housed GNSS antennas and radio-frequency accessory products purchased after Jan. 1, 2020. The warranty comes about as a result of very low observed failure rates over the company’s 10-year history and its ongoing quality initiatives. Tallysman Wireless is a leader in the GNSS antenna design and manufacturing industry. Tallysman offers a wide range of GNSS […]

May 4, 2020 Now more than ever it’s important for us to band together and support one another. And investing in your well-being can help improve mood and maintain a sense of normalcy in times that are really not normal at all. That’s why Mindbody and Garmin have teamed up to create a list of tips to help you maintain physical and mental health at home.Staying ActiveThe American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes […]