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Thursday, September 14th, 2017

Quasi-Zenith Satellite System Development Leading Japan Toward Less Reliance on GPS

Early this summer, news out of Japan announced a significant step toward providing a boost to the accuracy and reception of the existing GPS in Japan and to delivering a better positioning reading for the people in...

Thursday, September 14th, 2017

Telangana State to Get New GIS-enabled Map

Hyderabad: The official and authentic map of Telangana State, GIS-enabled at that, would soon be available with all the relevant data pertaining to each of the 31 districts. Read More at Telangana Today

Thursday, September 14th, 2017

Improving Coordination through Mapping: Using GIS to Map Community Boreholes in South Sudan

In South Sudan, Oxfam has introduced the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map water and sanitation facilities across conflict-hit Wau. This has enabled Oxfam and partners to better monitor and coordinate activities – and has...

Thursday, September 14th, 2017

‘Airbnb for Satellite Antennae’ Lifts off with $7.3m Funding from Airbus and Sony

Japanese commercial space startup Infostellar has just closed a series A fundraising worth US$7.3 million. Airbus Ventures led the round, with Weru Investment, D4V, and Sony Innovation Fund also taking part. Additional investment came from existing Infostellar...

Thursday, September 14th, 2017

Satellite Imagery Analysis Reveals Economic Decay within Islamic State

A new RAND Corporation report paints a bleak picture of economic life under the Islamic State. RAND estimates that the Islamic State contributed to a 23 percent reduction in the GDP of cities under its control, based...

Thursday, September 14th, 2017

EU’s Airbus Signs MoU with Dubai Land Department to Explore Use of Advanced Geospatial Solutions for Promoting Dubai Properties

DUBAI- Airbus, on Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the Dubai Land Department, DLD, to provide geospatial solutions that will enhance the promotion of properties in the emirate. Read More at Zawya

Thursday, September 14th, 2017

Skyfront Sets World Record for Drones with 4 Hour and 34 Minute Flight

MENLO PARK, CA, SEPT. 14, 2017 – Skyfront, creator of the world’s longest endurance multirotor drones for the agriculture, energy and utility industries, has announced that its flagship drone has just set a world record for endurance.  The...

Wednesday, September 13th, 2017

Teledyne Optech Presenting CZMIL’s Work for The Ocean Cleanup

Teledyne Optech is pleased to announce that Chief Scientist Dr. Viktor Feygels will attend the Oceans 17 MTS/IEEE in Anchorage, Alaska on September 18-21 to present results from Optech CZMIL Coastal Zone Mapping and Imaging Lidar’s survey...

Wednesday, September 13th, 2017

EagleView Now Capturing Post-Event Imagery Following Hurricane Irma

Bothell, WA—Eagle View Technologies (“EagleView®”), the leading provider of aerial imagery and property analytics for the government, insurance and commercial sectors, is actively flying to acquire post-storm imagery in Florida following Hurricane Irma. With more than 20...

Wednesday, September 13th, 2017

New Airbus Aerial Technology Impacts Hurricane Irma Recovery Efforts

ATLANTA - As residents and insurers in the southeastern United States begin to consider recovery efforts following Hurricane Irma, Airbus Aerial is prepared to help by providing insurance companies free initial access to its library of aerial...