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Global Medical Response (GMR) Selects SKYTRAC for Landmark Satcom and Mission Services Fleet Upgrade Program
ATLANTA, GA, March 7, 2023 – SKYTRAC (SKYTRAC Systems Ltd.), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, today announced that Global Medical Response (GMR), the largest medical transport company in the world, has selected SKYTRAC to provide fleet-harmonized satellite airtime and mission-critical capabilities to its 381 rotary-wing aircraft.
2023 End of State Sessions Report: Wyoming and Utah
On March 3rd, Utah and Wyoming adjourned for the 2023 legislative session. Both states were active in proposing uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) policy. However, while Utah introduced and passed more measures than Wyoming, several of them contained language unfavorable towards industry. Conversely, while Wyoming introduced some unfavorable language, the legislature’s willingness to engage with industry enabled the state to amend language and conclude the session with a less restrictive regulatory environment.

2023 State Legislative Sessions: February Recap
The second month of the legislative session has come to an end, with every state meeting for their regular legislative session in February except for Louisiana and Florida. On February 26th, Virginia became the first state to adjourn, with Wyoming and Utah shortly to follow on March 3rd.

Federated Wireless Partners with AURA Network Systems to Advance Autonomous Aviation with Spectrum Management in the 450 MHz Band
Aviation network innovator selects Federated Wireless to jointly develop spectrum management system for crewed and uncrewed aviation market
Arlington, VA and McLean, VA – February 24, 2023 – Federated Wireless, Inc., a shared spectrum and private wireless leader, today announced that AURA Network Systems has selected Federated Wireless to jointly develop a spectrum management system for AURA’s nationwide aviation network. The partnership will assist AURA in delivering deterministic connectivity links for both crewed and uncrewed applications via its greenfield aviation-dedicated spectrum in the ultra-high frequency (UHF) band at 450 MHz.
AUVSI and Partners Oppose Harmful State Drone Bills
This week, AUVSI, along with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the Drone Service Providers Alliance (DSPA), and the Small UAV Coalition, submitted letters of opposition to Maryland SB 702, Montana SB 333, and Oregon HB 2688

DIU: AUVSI Launches Green UAS Cybersecurity Certification Program For Commercial Drones
February 23, 2023-- (Mountain View, CA)--Today, AUVSI announced the launch of Green UAS, a new program to expand the number of commercial Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) that have been verified to meet the highest levels of cybersecurity and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) supply chain requirements. Green UAS is an industry standard that mirrors the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)’s Blue UAS certification program. DIU hopes that innovations in the broader commercial drone security space translate to increased security and an increased number of dual use systems.

Episode 83: Michael Healander, President & CEO, Airspace Link
This week on Dawn of Drones podcast we kick off a month focused on "Future Industry" with special guest and month sponsor Airspace Link.
Join Dawn and Airspace Link CEO & Co-Founder Michael Healander as they discuss how the company continues leading the industry's future by aligning community and other stakeholders to advance the safe integration of drones into the national airspace. Learn about Airspace Link's flagship technologies (including the new cutting edge AirHub® Portal) and holistic leadership (UAS Integration Framework approach and diversity initiatives) as they help forge the future of drones...today!
Stream Episode 83 on March 1 at 11:00 a.m. ET below:
Dawn of Drones | Episode 83: Michael Healander, President & CEO, Airspace Link
This week on Dawn of Drones podcast we kick off a month focused on "Future Industry" with special guest and month sponsor Airspace Link.
Join Dawn and Airspace Link CEO & Co-Founder Michael Healander as they discuss how the company continues leading the industry's future by aligning community and other stakeholders to advance the safe integration of drones into the national airspace. Learn about Airspace Link's flagship technologies (including the new cutting edge AirHub® Portal) and holistic leadership (UAS Integration Framework approach and diversity initiatives) as they help forge the future of drones...today!
Stream Episode 83 on March 1 at 11:00 a.m. ET below:

