November is "Ecosystem" month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast and we're excited to kick it off with our sponsor, Tom Swoyer, the Founder & President of GrandSKY. In just a few years, Tom Swoyer has led the development of the nation's first uncrewed systems business park co-located on an active U.S. Air Force Base that focuses on the research, operation and testing of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). GrandSKY is the commercial UAS Flight Operations Center located at Grand Forks Air Force Base (AFB) which offers exceptional testing facilities for UAS and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights. Their tenants benefit from access to a 12,351-foot runway and uncongested airspace for real-world data collection.
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BETA Technologies raises more than $300M in additional equity capital to fund growth and commercialization
This new investment supports BETA’s continued momentum certifying, producing and deploying all-electric aircraft and infrastructure, serving both commercial and military customers across cargo, logistics, medical, and passenger applications
Equity financing was led by QIA with significant participation from longtime BETA investors including Fidelity Management & Research Company, TPG Rise Climate, and others
NUAIR & SRAA Celebrate New Headquarters and Highlight CNY's Leadership in AAM and Drone Innovation
Central New York welcomes Assemblymembers Magnarelli, Hunter, and Stirpe along with key partners and industry leaders for the ribbon cutting of NUAIR’s new headquarters in Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – With the low rumble of Air Force fighter engines echoing in the distance, four and then eight motorized propellers of two unmanned aerial systems buzzed to life in an open field of the Eglin Test and Training Range Oct. 8.
The two UAS in flight, one an Air Force-owned TRV-150 and the other, Near Earth Autonomy’s Griff 135, marked the first time the two aircraft flew together for a test mission.
Innovative Drone Technology: FIXAR’s Game-Changing Dual-Use Drones
Innovative drone companies push the boundaries of what's possible. One such company, FIXAR, a leading software and aircraft design developer specializing in autonomous drones, continues to make waves in both commercial and military sectors. In this Q&A, we sit down with Chris Corgnati, FIXAR Global CEO, to explore its groundbreaking FIXed-Angle Rotor technology (hence the name “FIXAR”) and potential impacts on the dual-use drone market.
Josh Strange, Dedrone | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 44
The Dawn of Autonomy podcast concludes its “Dual Use” month sponsored by FIXAR with Josh Strange, the Regional Sales Director at Dedrone.
Josh Strange is an experienced Sales Director with a strong background in the Counter-UAV industry. He works with clients across various sectors, including Enterprise, Federal, State/Local Government, Critical Infrastructure, Public Safety, and more. Founded in 2014 and based near Washington, D.C., Dedrone, a global leader in airspace security, serves commercial, government and military clients. Their AI/ML-powered solution provides continuous, autonomous drone detection and mitigation, integrating multi-sensor data into a unified view.
North Carolina Advanced Mobility Symposium 24
You’re invited to be part of the inaugural NC Advanced Mobility Symposium taking place on November 13-14th in Durham, NC
This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity for leaders from diverse stakeholder groups-including industry, academia, and government – to convene, collaborate, and accelerate advanced mobility initiatives, including air, ground, and maritime, across the state.
The NC Advanced Mobility Symposium promises a platform for stakeholders to identify opportunities, tackle challenges, exhibit groundbreaking innovations, influence policy, and navigate toward a more accessible, sustainable, and equitable future.
Scaling BVLOS: How can Industry Collaboration Democratise Access to Airspace?
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 20 at 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Webinar Description:
Join this webinar to explore the need for a UAV Safety Alliance to ensure the safe integration of drones into our skies. Discover how industry collaboration can overcome technological challenges, meet regulatory standards, and uphold aviation's safety while unlocking new opportunities for growth.
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5th Annual ASTM Autonomy in Aviation Symposium
Don't miss the 5th Annual ASTM Autonomy in Aviation Symposium, themed "The Aircraft and Beyond: Autonomy at the Systems Level." Join industry and government experts Nov 12-13, 2024, in Santa Clara, CA, to explore innovations in system-level integration, fleet autonomy, and how standards streamline regulatory approvals for autonomous aircraft. Be a part of conversations that are shaping the future of aviation! AUVSI members receive special discounted pricing with code AUVSIMEMBER24 - reserve your spot today.