AUVSI Cascade Chapter 2025 Spring Symposium,
Pendleton, OR
April 14-25, 2025
Thursday, April 24th | Hamley's Slick Fork,
8 SE Court Street, Pendleton, Oregon 97801
Sessions 8:15am-4:00pm \ Network Party 4:30-6:30pm
Friday, April 25th Tech Showcase | Pendleton UAS Test
Range Hanger
4529 NW A Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801
8:30am-12:30pm
Spend a day and a half in Pendleton, Oregon – home of one of the nation’s busiest FAA-approved UAS test sites. Reach the leaders, innovators, and influencers in uncrewed and robotic businesses, end-users, entrepreneurs, startups, service companies, government officials, and academia.
Early Bird Registration ends March 31st
PROMO Codes:
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Federal Aviation Administration
AURA Applauds FCC’s Proposed Rulemaking to Enhance UAS Safety and Innovation
450 MHz Band Inclusion Marks Significant Progress for Advanced Air Mobility
Crown assists drone delivery provider in obtaining key FAA certification
ARLINGTON, VA – Crown Consulting Inc. congratulates DroneUp, an industry leader and innovator in last-mile drone-delivery services, on obtaining its Part 119 air carrier certification for operations under the FAA’s part 135 Certification, which will enable the company to make everyday customer deliveries by drone as an operating air carrier.
Best of 2024 Super Show
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!
Tune in on December 24:
FAA and NASA | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 51
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!
Tune in on December 18th:
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.
FAA Selects NPUASTS for Radar Data Pathfinder Program
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a formal agreement with the state of North Dakota, through the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, a state agency, to use federal radar data to advance the integration of beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) UAS operations into the National Airspace System (NAS).
FAA Deputy Administrator Katie Thomson made the announcement on stage at the UAS Summit & Expo in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The agreement marks a first-of-its-kind, government-to-government release of federal radar data. The data is integrated into Vantis, North Dakota’s system for BVLOS UAS operations. The NPUASTS is the first participant in the program.
AURA Network Systems Announces Publication of RTCA DO-406
Standards Development Organization Establishes UHF Radio Performance Standards for UAS Command and Control
McLean, Va. (October 3, 2024) – AURA Network Systems today announced the publication of RTCA DO-406, a new document outlining the Minimum Operational Performance Standards for UHF Airborne Radio Systems Supporting UAS C2 Link Systems. The document was developed with the leadership of AURA’s technical experts working with the RTCA Special Committee (SC-228), which is responsible for developing standards to support large UAS operations. The publication of standards for a dedicated UHF C2 Link System marks a significant advancement in aviation communications.
BETA Expands Electric Aviation Charge Network Throughout State of Florida
Newly commissioned chargers at Tallahassee International Airport, Gainesville Regional Airport, and Bob Sikes Airport join first-in-state charger at Eglin Air Force Base
BETA’s multimodal, interoperable chargers are compatible with electric air and ground vehicles, positioning Florida to support growing electric transportation industry in the future
An evening with Ralph Tamburro, Port Authority of NY/NJ
Advancing Air Traffic Management with Ralph Tamburro
September 24, 2024 7:30-9:00 pm EST Virtual Meeting
Ralph Tamburro, air traffic control expertise and significant work with the FAA and Port Authority: 31 years of FAA air traffic experience at the NY TRACON (Approach Control), holding various positions such as Air Traffic Controller, Traffic Management Coordinator, Supervisor, Operations Manager, and Officer.
He contributed to initiatives aimed at improving traffic flow in the New York area. 10.5 years with the Port Authority, focusing on airport operational improvements through advanced technology. He played a role in implementing M.A.R.S., the GBAS system (first certified in the U.S.), and expanding installations at JFK and LGA.