As the year wraps up, the Dawn of Autonomy podcast presents the “Best of 2024,” sponsored by Leica Geosystems. This special episode features two of the foremost government leaders in the UAS and AAM industries: Shivanjli Sharma, Aerospace Research Engineer at NASA and Jeffrey Vincent, Executive Director at the FAA. The FAA/NASA End of Year Roundup has become a yearly tradition and is a must-watch for those seeking exclusive industry insights and an in-depth look at the developments that have shaped the UAS and AAM industries over the past year. Don't miss this comprehensive review capturing the essence of 2024!
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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.
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.
Tom Swoyer, GrandSky | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 45
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.
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.
Volatus Aerospace Secures $15 Million in Financing from Major Institutional Investors
TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / October 21, 2024 / Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV:FLT.V)(OTCQX:TAKOF) (Frankfurt:A3DP5Y/ABBA.F) ("Volatus" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the successful closing of a total of $15 million in combined funding from Investissement Québec and Export Development Canada ("EDC") (together, the "New Financing").
This New Financing will allow Volatus to expand its operations and accelerate the development of its aerial solutions across key core industries such as oil and gas, energy utilities, public safety, and infrastructure. The total funding is comprised of $7.5 million from Investissement Québec in the form of a secured convertible debenture (the "Debenture") and $7.5 million from EDC in the form of a term loan (the "Term Loan").
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.
ProximaVision Aerospace™ Unveils Revolutionary “AIR READY” Platform at AUVSI DEFENSE expanding Persistent Surveillance and Force Protection Capabilities for Military and Government Applications
10/23/2024: ProximaVision Aerospace™, a leader in the development and manufacturing of tethered drone solutions for critical applications, is proud to announce the launch of its newest product, AIR READY™ XL-18, at the AUVSI DEFENSE event.
Designed to meet the rigorous demands of military and government agencies, AIR READY™ offers groundbreaking capabilities that enhance situational awareness and force protection in mission-critical environments AIR READY™ XL-18 systems can be operated locally or remotely from a command-and-control center.
AUVSI Commends FAA Progress Toward eVTOL Operations
October 22, Arlington, Va. – Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the final version of its Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for powered lift aircraft operations.