Founded in California in 2022, industry newcomer AIBOT is on a mission to revolutionize mobility by crafting a wide range of accessible, software-driven, high-performance aiEVTOL aircraft. In this exclusive interview, based on the first episode of this year's Dawn of Autonomy podcast (formerly known as Dawn of Drones), AIBOT’s Chief Engineer, John Clarkson takes us behind the scenes of AIBOT's remarkable journey, from the creation of a modest small drone to a groundbreaking 500 lb.
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Crucial Call for Innovation: Empowering Operators with Intelligent Flying Robots
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 12 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
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This webinar will explore the transformative impact of Skydio drones on frontline military operations. We’ll delve into how these advanced AI-driven drones, aligned with the US Department of Defense’s “Replicator Initiative”, enhance tactical capabilities and readiness. By offering unparalleled autonomy and adaptability, Skydio drones are redefining modern warfare strategies.
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Dawn of Drones | Episode 120: ASTN Group
This week on the Dawn of Drones podcast, we continue a “Crossover Tech” focused month sponsored by Kongsberg Geospatial with Rommel Martinez, the Chief Technology Office at ASTN Group. Rommel is an AI researcher with 24 combined years in software engineering, systems administration, and software engineering, who has developed the Valmiz Augmentive Artificial Intelligence.

Auterion's Updated All-in-One Computing Platform for Robotics, Skynode X, Enables Advanced Reliability and Autonomous Behaviors in High-risk Environments
Updated platform contains a Flight Controller, Mission Computer and LTE Connectivity to power autonomous vehicles of all sizes
MOORPARK, Calif. and ZURICH – October 9, 2023 – Auterion, the company building the software-defined future for mobile robotics and powering the world’s leading drone manufacturers, has released an update to its popular all-in-one autonomy solution for drones, Skynode X. Auterion’s technology for autonomous computing empowers a diverse range of robots to perform high-risk and mundane tasks, deliver goods, and aid in life-saving missions.
Leveraging AI For Inspections
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 11 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
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There’s no doubt about the benefits uncrewed systems have had on inspections – from time and money savers to increased safety for inspectors. Now is the time to consider the benefits of leveraging AI in these inspections – and seeing the value this technology can bring in both identifying issues and processing data. Join this webinar to learn about the latest technologies in AI Inspections that improve efficiency, accuracy, and cost-savings.
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XTEND Partners with ModalAI to revolutionise advanced human and machine collaboration
XTEND and ModalAI partner to introduce autonomous mission critical drones powered by XTEND’s award-winning XOS operating system and ModalAI’s VOXL® 2 Autonomous AI Autopilot.
XTEND Announces Partnership with Edge AI and Computer Vision Pioneers SightX
Collaboration will see SightX’s advanced Edge AI and computer vision applications integrated into XTEND’s award-winning XOS operating system, via its app store, boosting on-board data processing capabilities of drones, robots, and smart devices.
June 20 2023, Tel Aviv, and Washington. XTEND – the developer of XOS, a human-guided autonomous operating system that is revolutionizing the way humans interact with drones, robots, and smart devices, has today announced a partnership with edge artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision experts, SightX, which will see the latter's data processing capabilities further enrich XTEND’s award-winning XOS operating system.
ModalAI Launches 11g VOXL® 2 Mini to Advance the Industry Towards the Smallest AI Drones
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ModalAI today unveiled the powerful new VOXL 2 Mini, ushering in a new era for smaller, smarter, and safer drone autopilots. The newly designed VOXL 2 Mini features autonomy, communications, and power management, providing a 30% reduction in area compared to VOXL 2, to only 42mm x 42mm. At only 11g, VOXL 2 Mini fits all the technology of the Blue UAS Framework 2.0 VOXL 2 into a delightfully compact size while still delivering an impressively large repository of autonomous AI and computing capabilities with the VOXL SDK. VOXL 2 Mini also features an industry-standard 30.5mm x 30.5mm frame mount, offering autonomy to any drone.
AUVSI Presents: Demystifying AI – Unlocking the Power of Artificial Intelligence
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 9 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
Secmation Announces Release of AutonomyLock™
Secmation releases AutonomyLock, a development tool enabling autonomous systems developers to rapidly and securely launch their solutions.

