The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced that it has granted Green UAS certification to four new uncrewed aerial system (UAS) platforms: Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit, AgEagle’s eBee TAC, and Inspired Flight’s IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat. The certifications expand the Green approved list to better meet operational needs for public safety, critical infrastructure, and mapping and survey.
The Green UAS certification process included a review of the platforms’ product and device security, including all components and subcomponents, and enrolls them in the program’s continual monitoring of supply chain risk management.
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BVLOS Interview with Matt Sloane, SkyfireAI
This week, AUVSI and members of our Air Advocacy Committee met with the White House’s Office of Management and Budget to urge advancement of the draft Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) safety rule.
Matt Sloane, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at SkyfireAI, participated in this week’s meeting for organizations focused on public safety / law enforcement / physical security. In this sector, drones are already being relied on for operations in search and rescue, disaster response and recovery, firefighting, and traffic accident and crime scene investigation. Read on for AUVSI's interview with Matt to learn more.
The Future of Drones: Exploring GrandSKY's Ecosystem & Project ULTRA
GrandSKY epitomizes the term "Ecosystem" for drones. The nation's first drone business park co-located on an active U.S. Air Force Base, GrandSKY focuses on drone research, operation and testing. This premier drone flight operations center offers exceptional testing facilities for both military and commercial beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights. In an exclusive interview, Tom Swoyer, the Founder & President of GrandSKY, discusses the ecosystem his team has developed for continuous drone industry advancement, from its partners and infrastructure to its projects, such as Project ULTRA.
Decoding Earth's Fingerprint: Advanced Navigation and NILEQ Collaborate on Breakthrough Resilient Navigation Technology
Global, November 2024 – Advanced Navigation, a world leader in autonomous systems and navigation technologies, along with MBDA, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-develop a resilient navigation system integrating MBDA’s NILEQ absolute positioning technology.
Suitable for the modern era, the co-developed solution will provide resilient absolute positioning for a multitude of airborne platforms. The agreement will see the companies foster joint research and technology development between the United Kingdom and Australia.
Trillium Engineering Achieves Breakthrough Accuracy in GPS-Denied Environments
HOOD RIVER, Ore. (Nov. 19, 2024) - Trillium Engineering has completed a successful demonstration of new targeting capability, built specifically for GPS-denied environments, to the United States Army. Trillium's GD-Loc capability achieved exceptional target location accuracy of within six meters in both day and night scenarios, showcasing its potential to revolutionize mission-critical systems for warfighters operating in areas with limited or compromised GPS availability.
Revolution.Aero San Francisco 2024
Revolution.Aero San Francisco 2024, is where the future of aviation takes flight, bringing together innovators, investors, and industry leaders to shape the next generation of air mobility. A large portion of our audience is VCs/investors, aircraft lessors, investment banks, and customers – making this conference an incredibly effective business opportunity. Attendees have secured investments, signed LOIs, signed mandates and formed companies as a direct result of Revolution.Aero events.
AUVSI community receives a $100 discount using the code: REV100
Parallax Advanced Research: Advancing the next generation of air mobility for Ohio and the nation
Nov 1, 2024, Parallax’s advanced air mobility capabilities span research and development, low altitude airspace management system integration, infrastructure, and consulting.
Advanced air mobility (AAM) is a new era of aviation and an emerging capability that is transforming airspace technology as it applies to airborne travel, cargo shipping, and urban and rural infrastructure. It involves innovators, experts, and policy makers from industry, academia, and the government throughout the United States and the world to innovate AAM technologies and capabilities, such as unmanned aerial vehicles and systems, for the benefit of society.
Overwatch Imaging demonstrates Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) with L3Harris’ WESCAM MX-Series Sensor Systems
Solution delivers enhanced capabilities and mission value
Overwatch Imaging recently collaborated with L3Harris to conduct a two-day demonstration of its Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) software integrated with WESCAM MX-15 and WESCAM MX-10 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems. The demonstration featured scenario-driven test flights that showcased the ASO's advanced capabilities.
Don Berchoff, TruWeather Solutions | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 48
The Dawn of Autonomy podcast concludes "Ecosystem" month, sponsored by GrandSKY with TruWeather Solutions’ CEO, Don “The Weather Don” Berchoff & Ken Stewart, CEO and President of NUAIR. Don has over 40 years of experience in the weather industry. His leadership in complex science and technology projects with the U.S. Air Force and National Weather Service have driven significant advancements in weather intelligence for society, government, and businesses. TruWeather Solutions is a weather risk management and analytics company that provides innovative solutions for weather-sensitive industries. Ken is a seasoned global business leader with 20 years of expertise in business development, strategic planning, and product management across industries.
Craig Mahaney, DronePort Network | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 46
This week's episode of the Dawn of Autonomy podcast features Craig Mahaney, the Chief Executive Officer at DronePort Network (DPN), as we continue "Ecosystem" month, proudly sponsored by GrandSKY.
With over 25 years of experience in aerospace, Craig previously worked as a senior advisor at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is a certified private pilot and now actively collaborates with industry partners to enhance UAS capabilities and improve operational efficiency. The DPN is a consulting and facilities development firm that specializes in emerging technologies such as UAS and AAM. Its services cover industry-specific business development, financial modeling, airspace management safety plans, regulatory expertise and complete aerospace facility management.
