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Numerica focuses on creating innovative solutions to the most pressing technical challenges faced by customers in the areas of air and missile defense and space domain awareness. Numerica Corporation, a market leader in air, missile, and space defense, announced plans to purchase and renovate an existing industrial property located at 4450 Denrose Court in Fort Collins. When complete, the transformed facility will include approximately 9,000 square feet of office space and 24,000 square feet of high-bay lab and manufacturing space to support the continued development of Numerica's optical space surveillance sensors and short-range air defense radar systems. The sale is anticipated to close on Sept. 1, 2021, and is led by Steve Shroyer of Shroyer Resources as the owner's representative. Design is currently underway with Vaught Frye Larson Aronson Architects to retrofit the existing 32,870 square foot facility, currently The Edge Sports Center. Construction will begin immediately with a projected move-in date of February 2022. "With this new facility, we are excited to lean into the opportunities we have in front of us. Expanding our capacity to deliver high-quality, state-of-the-art sensors for mission-critical applications is a very important part of our business," Jeff Poore, president of Numerica, said. "With our headquarters in Fort Collins, it was a natural fit to search for space nearby that was large enough to accommodate an expanded sensor research and development lab, but also space to increase our sensor manufacturing operations. We are excited for this evolution in our business and to be able to make continued investment in a location where we already have an office." With this purchase, Numerica will have three locations across the Colorado Front Range, including a satellite office in Colorado Springs, Colo., this new property in northeast Fort Collins, as well as their main headquarters located at 5042 Technology Parkway, Suite 100, Fort Collins. ...Read more

About eighty thousand drones for surveillance and over two thousand for launching attacks are likely to be purchased in the next decade. Drones used in the military, unlike those used in agriculture, building, or recreation, need much higher precision and accuracy, making them much more costly. To accomplish this, sophisticated algorithms and strong sensors must be used to sense the environment and carry out the task assigned to them. Unlike other drones, which use pre-built flight control solutions, military drones need custom-built solutions created by experts with extensive experience in this area. Defense forces may reduce inaccuracy and its potentially harmful consequences by enlisting the help of a reputable business. Drones also revolutionized the way defensive plans are designed and implemented in the military. Its popularity can be known because these UAVs are used by defense forces worldwide for surveillance, combat missions, and target decoys. Let us look at two uses of drones in military and defense: Target Decoys In some instances, a defensive strategy might necessitate the use of drones as target decoys to deceive opponents and launch an attack from a different direction. Deploying target decoys wasn’t easy in the past, and it always necessitated at least one soldier being inside the aircraft, considering the danger involved in such missions. However, since UAVs and UACVs can be controlled remotely, this becomes much simpler. Because there is no room for error, military forces must enlist the help of dedicated professionals with the requisite skills. Assessment and Supervision Defense troops need to monitor and assess their enemies’ movements constantly, and doing this involves risk to life. However, by using unmanned vehicles, there are ways in which this technology can be used to examine and analyze the enemy’s movements. It can identify where the existing soldiers are and build communication with them or pass on helpful information. As drones come in all sizes, they can easily spy on the enemy’s forces by sending over one with a camera attached to it. But, since these are operated remotely, there needs to be a robust flight control mechanism suitable to keep it away from being noticed. See Also : Top 10 Unmanned Systems Solution Companies - 2020 ...Read more

Regardless of the current situation, pilots must also log over 1,500 hours of flight time to obtain their ATP certificate. As airlines continue to limit the number of flights, investing in simulator training facilities is now critical in supporting potential pilot pools. As the industry attempts to adjust to the current Covid-era, not only will airlines need to rethink their overheads, but safety must remain the number one priority. With pilots and their preparation accounting for one of the highest costs, airlines may need to reconsider their pilot training strategy, which will most definitely involve the need to outsource and decentralize in order to optimize performance. This resulting pressure emphasizes the need for regulators to modify the training process . For example, further reliance on e-learning in initial cadet training will be needed, as will acceptance of integrated technology in simulator training. The aviation industry is unquestionably prepared to make these changes; however, regulator dynamism will be needed. This is where embracing the technological revolution will have a significant competitive advantage. Flight Simulators Regardless of the current situation, pilots must also log over 1,500 hours of flight time to obtain their ATP certificate. As airlines continue to limit the number of flights, investing in simulator training facilities is now critical in supporting potential pilot pools. This would also be critical for current pilots who have been placed on leave or made redundant. Despite the fact that they are unable to fly, they must continue to log hours in the cockpit and complete the necessary annual reviews in order to keep their licenses valid. Pilots will be able to stay on top of legal requirements and be ready to return to the skies as soon as the opportunity occurs by adjusting to a simulator model. Artificial Intelligence (AI) AI innovations are now commonly used in the aviation industry. These technologies have streamlined procedures for both operators and consumers for years, from facial recognition at airport passport protection to luggage check-in and remote aircraft tracking. However, AI has far more potential than these applications, particularly when combined with flight simulators. AI and machine learning algorithms excel at pattern recognition and effectively collect data from the training process. Since most flight simulators now have sensors that produce significant quantities of data, this resource can now be used to evaluate pilot competency from the beginning of training. See Also: Top Unmanned Systems Solution Companies ...Read more