Weekly UAS News Update
Welcome to this week’s UAS news recap, where we present key stories from the drone industry. Celebrating our 300th weekly update, we highlight notable events concerning Wingcopter, a Baltimore man facing federal charges, the introduction of the Pelican 2 drone by PYKA, and an update from Skyebrowse on their interior mapping technology.
Wingcopter Launches New LiDAR Unit
At Geo Week, Wingcopter unveiled its latest LiDAR unit designed for the Wingcopter 198 drone. This new system can survey up to 37 miles of linear infrastructure in one flight while accommodating a payload of up to 10 pounds. The technology boasts a remarkable point cloud density of 570 points per square meter, achieving an impressive 10mm sensor accuracy and 5mm precision within about 42 minutes of flight time. Additionally, it can survey a vast area of 2,560 acres in a single flight.
Federal Charges Against Baltimore Man
A man from Baltimore has been charged after allegedly violating flight regulations by flying a drone over M&T Bank Stadium during an NFL game. Alex Perez-Suarez faces three federal charges, which include flying into restricted airspace, operating an unregistered drone, and conducting aircraft operations without a valid airman certificate, in addition to willful endangerment of national defense airspace.
PYKA Introduces the Pelican 2 for Crop Dusting
PYKA has announced the debut of the Pelican 2 in the U.S. market, a significant addition to their lineup of drones aimed at agriculture. This large fixed-wing drone is engineered for crop dusting with a capacity of 300 liters and features hot-swappable batteries, LiDAR, and radar technology, priced at $550,000. As stated by PYKA, the Pelican 2 is the largest drone legally permitted to operate within the United States.
Skyebrowse’s New Indoor Mapping Processing
Skyebrowse has performed a significant update to its indoor mapping processing capabilities. The new AI-driven method verifies that each room has been tested correctly, enhancing speed, clarity, and precision in the modeling process. Skyebrowse’s software uniquely utilizes video footage to create 3D models instead of relying solely on traditional photography, offering free and premium options for users.
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