by Stephanie Lacy-Price | Jul 22, 2021
The problem In the 1980’s, over a million PFM-1 land mines were dropped into Afghanistan during the Soviet-Afghan War. These land mines have green ‘wings’ that allow them to flutter to the ground, easily detonate, and are mostly made of green plastic, making them both...
by Stephanie Lacy-Price | Jun 10, 2021
by Mark Genung, VP of Operations at Iris Automation We’re thrilled to announce that Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NCET) recently named Iris Automation the 2021 winner of “Aerospace Company of the Year” in their annual NCET Tech Awards....
by Stephanie Lacy-Price | Jun 2, 2021
An edited version of this article was originally published on UASVision.com on June 1, 2021. Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) will enable repeatable, scalable and regularized operations. Detect-and-Avoid (DAA)...
by Iris Automation | May 19, 2021
Spain offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. As such, it is a top destination for vacationers who love flying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). From Mulhacén Mountain in the south to the beaches on the island Majorca in the Mediterranean, Spain has...
by Iris Automation | Apr 30, 2021
Mexico is an incredible place to fly uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), more commonly known as drones. The country offers a wide amount of geodiversity, ranging from lush, tropical jungles and arid deserts to mountainous regions and vast stretches of coastline. ...
by Iris Automation | Apr 27, 2021
As the United States transitions to renewable energy, wind turbines are playing an increasingly prominent role in the U.S. electrical grid. As such, electricity providers need to make sure they’re using the latest technologies for wind turbine inspections....