UST Weekly Newsletter - April 18th, 2024

Here’s the UST LinkedIn newsletter, highlighting this week's news and developments within the unmanned industry…

Backplanes in Modern Computer Systems

In the ever-evolving landscape of computer technology, the role of robust, efficient, and hi-speed backplanes has become increasingly pivotal. Backplanes, often considered the backbone of computer systems, are crucial in ensuring high-performance computing.

Atrenne Computing Solutions, LLC. looks at the different types of backplanes such as SOSA, OpenVPX, VME, highlighting their unique benefits and applications in modern computer systems.

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uAvionix to Scale C-Band Frequency Management for Regional UAS

C-Band frequency management for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) command and control (C2) communications will be scaled to a regional level by uAvionix Corporation , with multiple UAS operating in proximity to one another. 

Through a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) partnership, uAvionix will demonstrate the use of a Dynamic Frequency Management System (DFMS) as a National Airspace C-Band frequency management application that meets regulatory policy, and also encourages commercial build-out of C2 Communications Service Provider (C2CSP) infrastructure.

Cyriel Kronenburg of uAvionix commented; “With the potential of hundreds, if not thousands, of drones being employed in a region for everything from medical delivery and first response to consumer services, it is critical that the communications links with each aircraft are reliable and do not suffer performance issues because of interference or congestion. 

“Unlicensed spectrum has high levels of interference, so licensed spectrum is the answer, but licensed spectrum is limited and today we control its use by assigning it to aircraft through a lengthy, manual process and that simply won’t scale.”

Nanomotion’s Advanced Gimbal Technology

In the rapidly evolving world of motion control systems, Nanomotion leads in motion control with advanced gimbal technology.

Nanomotion’s article, “unmatched precision: Nanomotion’s gimbal axis use and technology”, focuses on the company’s advanced gimbals. 

Designed to redefine precision and stability, Nanomotion’s gimbal system introduces a groundbreaking rotational motion mechanism. 2-axis gimbal control over azimuth (yaw) and elevation (pitch) is enabled by the company’s proprietary piezoelectric motors. This advanced control system with piezoelectric motors provides fast, accurate, stabilized motion, setting new gimbal industry standards.

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Year in Review: Safety-Focused AI Startup Continues Expansion

Spleenlab is one of the most innovative, fast-growing tech start-ups in Central Germany. The location of Jena, with its outstanding university landscape, many research institutions and the technology companies based there, is of particular importance.

Despite the difficult market situation, Spleenlab closed 2023 extremely successfully. The number of prominent customers doubled, a significant increase in sales was recorded and, thanks to 14 new hires, almost 36 employees now work at the sites in Saalburg-Ebersdorf and Jena, in central Germany.

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New UAV Solutions to Fortify Public Safety & Border Protection

ideaForgeTechnology-inc (a subsidiary of ideaForge Technology Limited) has launched new innovative public safety and border protection solutions, designed as a robust response to the issues confronted by Customs and Border Protection agencies.

Instrumental to the new border protection and public safety solutions is the SWITCH UAV from ideaForge, which enhances long-range monitoring through its 10 mile operational range and 120-minute flight time. 

Similarly, as well as being the latest addition to ideaForge’s NETRA Series UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) lineup, the NETRA V4 PRO quadcopter UAV platform is also capable of functioning over a 10 mile operational range and sustaining a flight time of 90 minutes. 

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