The genealogy of lidar (light detection and ranging) stems from sonar (sonic navigation and ranging) and radar (radio detection and ranging) technologies. Sonar and radar use acoustic (sound) and electromagnetic waves in the radio or microwave frequency spectrum, respectively. Lidar technology uses electromagnetic radiation in the infra-red and visible light spectrum, which are much higher frequencies than that of radio or microwaves.
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A Leap Forward in Ag-Tech: How Autonomous Systems and Precision Agriculture are Transforming Farming – A Guide
Traditional techniques for crop growing and other agriculture activities have been a mainstay for literally centuries, however, technology has caught up in a big way that is offering farmers many new and ingenious ways to improve life on the land.
6 April 2023
Go to ArticleCloud Ground Control Empowers Emergency Response And Disaster Relief With 5G Drone Fleet Control
5th April 2023, Sydney – Cloud Ground Control, developed by Advanced Navigation, has announced the launch of its cellular micro-modem CGConnect.
5 April 2023
Go to ArticleCordel COO Ashley Cox Discusses Integrating INS And LiDAR
Nextcore/Cordel COO and founder, Ashley Cox shares insights and expertise with Advanced Navigation’s Head of Product, Adam Barnes in integrating INS and LiDAR.
12 January 2022
Go to ArticleLaunching CGC To Monitor And Control Drone Fleets Over The Web
Sydney – February 2021 – Advanced Navigation, the leading AI navigation systems manufacturer for enterprise and government, today announced the release of Cloud Ground Control, a revolutionary SaaS platform enabling users to connect, monitor and control any drone from a web browser.
7 October 2021
Go to ArticleMethods of Heading in Navigation
There are several methods to determine heading in navigation when using an Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) or an Inertial Navigation System (INS). As such recommending an appropriate heading source should be based on typical application requirements. These are indicative but should be evaluated fully for individual applications.
18 September 2021
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