This week's Dawn of Autonomy podcast features Mario Paniccia, Chief Executive Officer at ANELLO Photonics as we continue "Dual use" Month, sponsored by FIXAR.
Defense
Defense
Commercial UAS in Military Ops: Bridging Interoperability and Scalability Gaps
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 6 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
Webinar Description:
Join Draganfly’s CEO, Cameron Chell, as he delves into the evolving landscape of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and their dual-purpose role in both commercial and military applications. In this session, Draganfly’s deep experience as a leading UAS provider for commercial and military sectors will be explored, with a focus on the scalability and interoperability of commercial UAS platforms for military operations.
Speakers:
Cameron Chell, CEO, Draganfly Inc.
Registration:
Registration is free for all attendees
Legionnaire partners with MatrixSpace, Sixdof Space and Target Arm to develop Small Hybrid Air-refueling Kit
Denison, Texas (September 24, 2024) – Legionnaire International has been selected for a $3.19M AFWERX Challenge SBIR Commercial Services Offering contract to design and deliver a new potentially podded refueling boom for tactical aircraft - the Small Hybrid Aerial Refueling Kit (SHARK) - to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
Saildrone Welcomes House Armed Services Committee Members to California Headquarters
CEO Richard Jenkins provided members with a look at how Saildrone is developing cost-efficient, alternative technologies to transform the battlefield.
From left: Rep. Matt Gaetz, Rep. Carlos Gimenez, Saildrone CEO Richard Jenkins, Chairman Mike Rogers, Rep. Sara Jacobs, Rep. Nancy Mace, Rep. Jen Kiggans, Rep. Marc Veasey, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Rep. Rich McCormick in front of two Saildrone Surveyor USVs and other smaller vehicles at Saildrone Headquarters on the former Naval Air Station in Alameda, CA.
Skyfire Joins Forces with Echelon to Form SkyfireAI — Shaping the Future of Drone Technology with Advanced AI for Autonomy and Swarming
HUNTSVILLE, AL., September 12, 2024 - Skyfire Consulting (Skyfire) (skyfireconsulting.com), the most trusted and experienced public safety and Department of Defense (DOD) drone program implementation specialist, today announced it has been acquired by Echelon AI, the leading autonomous and swarming Artificial Intelligence company for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), backed by Andrew Ng’s AI Fund. The combined entity, SkyfireAI (skyfireai.com), will be a pioneer in integrating bleeding edge Artificial Intelligence with UAV/UAS technologies to revolutionize critical missions for public safety and global defense applications.
AUVSI Announces Green UAS Certification for Hoverfly Spectre Tethered Drone
The first tethered UAS Platform verified as secure and NDAA compliant ahead of Blue UAS list refresh
Arlington, Va. — The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced that it has granted Green UAS certification to Hoverfly Technologies’ Spectre Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS). The platform is the first tethered drone to be verified as meeting the highest levels of cybersecurity and the supply chain requirements in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on either AUVSI’s Green UAS list or the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) Blue UAS list.
Enhancing Defense Capabilities with the uAvionix ZPX Micro IFF Series
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 18 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
Webinar Description:
Join us on September 18th for an exclusive webinar hosted by AUVSI, where we will explore the industry leading uAvionix ZPX Series of micro IFF solutions — specifically designed to meet the demanding needs of modern defense programs such as the Future Tactical UAS. Our focus will be on the AIMS certified ZPX and ZPX-1 combined transponder and receiver, which offer unprecedented functionality using the latest Mode 5 IFF capabilities for secure identification, surveillance, and situational awareness on the battlefield.
Speakers:
M&R Environmental Solutions: From Afghanistan to AI-Powered Drone Threat Detection
When it comes to environmental protection and defense technology, one company stands out for its unique journey from the battlefields of Afghanistan to the cutting edge of artificial intelligence (AI) and drone applications: M&R Environmental Solutions.
MatrixSpace Awarded $1.9M AFWERX TACFI Contract for Distributed Dual-Mode Mesh Radar for Base Defense
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Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) Phase II Sequential for low-airspace surveillance for Air Force 87th Security Forces Squadron
AUVSI Statement on the Report of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy
The Commission on the National Defense Strategy published its final report this week and today, Commission Chair Jane M. Harman and Vice Chair Eric S. Edelman will testify at a U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing about the report’s bipartisan, unanimous conclusions and recommendations.
On behalf of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), Vice President of Government Affairs Mike Smitsky made the following statement in support of the Commission’s findings: