October 15, 2024 Shawn Legere purchased his inReach satellite communication device1 in anticipation of solo climbing one of Colorado’s 14,000′ peaks. Little did he know that decision would have a lasting impact. First Outing It was mid-August, and Legere’s first outing carrying his new inReach device. While descending Kit Carson Peak, Legere accidentally got off route. In his attempt to get back, Legere had to do a technical climb, but he ended up on a […]

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has collaborated with SATNUS — a company formed by GMV, Sener Aeroespacial and Tecnobit-Grupo Oesía — as part of the European program Future Combat Air System (FCAS). The program aims to develop a future-generation weapon system (NGWS), which will integrate a new generation of manned fighters (NGF) and multiple remotely piloted air systems (Remote Carriers or RC), all interconnected through a Combat Cloud (CC). Within the FCAS program, UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía participates in […]

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 […]

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 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. […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]