The Farming Express Apr4 | Page 64

TOPCON, an innovative and global market leading company, develops and manufactures precise positioning products and software solutions for surveying and civil engineering, earthworks and road construction, construction site management, mobile asset mapping and GIS data capture. Topcon works with contractors across the globe, providing innovative solutions for the most challenging projects. Our lightweight fixed-wing aerial system and UAV flight planning and analysis solution provides the quickest and simplest path for geospatial professionals to bring aerial photogrammetry in-house. Topcon map out designs and products that fill important technological niches in the global marketplace. Our dedicated employees continually examine ways to further integrate positioning and automated technologies to meet the constantly changing demands facing industries worldwide. UAVONIC is a European UAV service provider. The use of visual, thermal, multispectral and LIDAR cameras allows us to provide wide range of photo & video, survey, inspection and mapping services. Our portfolio of clients includes companies from the following sectors: gas, oil, energy, telecommunication, insurance, construction, agriculture, security, transport, media production and advertising. UAVONIC can provide any kind of bespoke service and meet even the most complex requirements. We provide the industry with tailor-made UAV wordings and proposal forms, coupled with experienced UAV underwriting and specialised claims service. We are at the leading edge of the industry; we regularly attend and speak at UAV trade shows, conferences and events and have strong partnerships with regulatory associations. We aim to understand the unique nature of your business and provide insurance coverage that is tailored to your individual needs. The University of Southampton will be showcasing their latest UAV research project, the AETHER: Tethered UAV, a low-cost persistent stare unmanned aircraft. The ability to be able to conduct persistent stare on a target has long been sort after from both military and civilian security organisa