Air Force Col. Nathan Diller, director of AFWERX, explained in a keynote Wednesday his organization aims to transform capability development in the Air Force by lowering barriers to partnerships with the private sector.
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Increasing Girls’ Involvement With Drones
Educational programs are increasingly making efforts to close gender gaps in STEM, the drone community is no exception.
An aviation industry professional, mother, and involved member of her community, Lorie Grabham is also leader in advancing drone education and opportunities for girls. Throughout her career in aviation, Grabham has seen how more inclusive and diverse groups result in more innovative outcomes:
“Talking with people who aren’t like us creates new ideas, energy, and excitement with everyone involved – everyone should want that.”
AUVSI, Other Organizations Urge FAA to Publish Section 2209 Rulemaking
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the Commercial Drone Alliance, the Consumer Technology Association, and the Small UAV Coalition are urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to publish a proposed rule to establish a process to designate airspace above and around fixed-site critical infrastructure facilities.
FAA UAS Symposium: Episode III, Day One Recap
Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) AUVSI hosted Episode III of the UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition. Attendees heard from a range of experts about topics relevant to the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) community and the future of drone operations.
Keynote: FAA Administrator Steve Dickson Announces ARC
Harmful Avigation Easement Bills Defeated In States
As the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics, a core part of AUVSI's mission is to educate lawmakers about how their actions could support or hinder the growth the unmanned systems industry.
Integrating Urban Air Mobility toward assured autonomy
New technologies start in the research stage and undergo experimentation before becoming operationalized – and unmanned and autonomous systems are no exception. While small unmanned aerial systems (UAS), like drones, have reached the final stage, Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology is still in the research and experimentation phases.
UNMANNED SYSTEMS DEFENSE PHASE I: AIR
AUVSI today hosted Day Two of the 2021 Unmanned Systems Defense (USD) Conference with a focus on systems and technologies within the air domain. Attendees heard insights from Christopher C. O’Donnell, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition; Major Ryan Greenawalt, Future Unmanned Aircraft System Integrator, Future Vertical Lift Cross Functional Team; and Rear Admiral Brian Corey, Program Executive Officer for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons.
Noise Pollution and Social Acceptance of UAM
Autonomous systems are transforming business and the economy, and their impact on the future will grow with increased integration into our daily lives. Recent advancements in urban air mobility (UAM) – autonomous systems that transport cargo and passengers at low altitudes in urban and suburban areas – are moving us toward a safer and more efficient transportation future. However, the momentum of this evolving industry also brings challenges posed by increased urban noise.
Congressional Hearing on the Administration’s Priorities for Transportation Infrastructure
This week, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a hearing with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg to understand the Biden Administration’s priorities on infrastructure. Major topics included the current and forecasted regulatory regime, how to effectively engage industry, and steps the federal government should take to continue fostering innovation.