TECHNOLOGY

The UK is dependent on the US for its access to the GPS system, and the EU for the Galileo satellite navigation system meaning the achievement could be a step closer to independence.

Drone and GIS enthusiasts have been invited for discussion on surveying, mapping and drone tech and how it can be used in a real world environment.

In a warfare scenario, it sets out to evaluate the ability of autonomous drones to perform various operations and confirm the presence of adversary assets.

The firm has also expanded its fleet to over one hundred manned aircraft and autonomous drones to increase its customer reach.

The US-based utility firm’s identity was not disclosed but it has been said that the move could produce more than £76,000 in annual revenues.

Provided by the Swiss company Fixposition, the RTK system can provide precise and centimetre-precise positioning.

Aerobotics has been named as one of 13 startups to watch next year by the San Francisco Summit, having only recently launched its operations in the US

A scientist working on the research team thinks if technology can be used to replicate the bird’s wings, it could help solve some issues encountered in-flight.