Section
Software & services
Software vendors, mapping, fleet management, BVLOS and UTM.
UgCS 6.3 automates terrain following for complex LiDAR surveys
On large mining or linear perimeters, relief management is integrated into survey programs, but tiling and IMU calibration remain manual. Accuracy and time gains remain to be documented, and the required license is not specified.
Percepto launches Axion, an AI platform independent of drones and sensors
For infrastructure operators, the variety of collection equipment complicates exploiting survey data. An automatic interpretation software solution promises to overcome brand constraints.
ANRA launches VISTA, an interface for reading shared drone traffic
For rescue, inspections and BVLOS preparation, this window adds awareness of declared traffic without any new aircraft-provider connection. It complements safety procedures, but does not see all drones and its European coverage remains unclear.
DJI Modify 1.7.0 automates 3D cleanup and finishing
The application automates the cleanup and finishing of 3D models, reducing processing time for professionals. It requires a powerful configuration and works only with the manufacturer's data, with a paid licence after the beta.
Drone telemetry software: ground stations, mobile and flight analysis
Desktop ground stations, manufacturer mobile applications, flight analysis platforms: the drone telemetry market is divided into three families with different features, prices and philosophies. The comparison includes QGroundControl, UgCS, DJI Pilot 2, AirData and video data overlay software, along with the public sources consulted.
DJI publishes SAIL III compliance dossier for Dock 3 and Matrice 4D: the BVLOS path becomes easier in Europe
The manufacturer provides operators with technical evidence ready to integrate into a SORA. This reduces dossier work, without guaranteeing approval by the authorities.