Woburn, MA– 21 Jan 2025 – BEI, a battery technology company with manufacturing facility in South Korea, announces a groundbreaking advancement in drone power solutions with its new high-performance battery. Its technology has the potential to revolutionize the drone industry, enabling drones to fly twice as long or more. Engineered for extreme conditions and demanding missions, this technology offers unprecedented energy density (410 Wh/kg) and operational capabilities, allowing defense drones to cover 70% greater distances, and operate reliably in extreme temperatures.
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Webinar: Surviving & Thriving: UAS Resiliency in Contested Electronic Warfare Environment
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 1:00-2:00 PM ET
Webinar Description/Abstract: As the global threat landscape intensifies, the ability to operate effectively in contested electromagnetic environments is a mission-critical challenge. In this webinar, join AUVSI CEO Michael Robbins and Lt. General Kirk Pierce to explore how the integration of advanced uncrewed systems (UAS) and resilient technologies is redefining survivability in modern operations.
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Unusual Machines Appoints Brad Mello as VP of Manufacturing to Advance Domestic Production
ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESSW IRE / January 14, 2025 / Unusual Machines, a leading innovator in drone technology with a current focus on U.S. based manufacturing and marketing of drone parts, is excited to announce the appointment of Brad Mello as Vice President of Manufacturing. With an extensive background in automotive manufacturing, industrial automation, and consumer products, Brad is uniquely positioned to lead the development of Unusual Machines' drone components business, driving innovation and operational excellence.
UND Aerospace partners with Vigilant Aerospace Systems to advance UAS education, research, training
Grand Forks, ND (January 6, 2025) – The John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences (UND Aerospace) has entered a one-year partnership with Vigilant Aerospace Systems (Vigilant) to utilize the company’s drone safety software and airspace management system FlightHorizon. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed late last year to formalize the agreement.
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Innovation XChange
The Sixth Annual Innovation Xchange is a one day forum that focuses on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), advanced air mobility (AAM), and UAS/AAM cyber security issues.
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:

Webinar: UAS Use in the Utility Space
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Webinar Description/Abstract:
Utility companies continue to focus efforts on proactively inspecting and maintaining utility assets to combat the tens of billions of dollars spent each year on repairs and outages. Unmanned Aircraft Solutions (UAS) are revolutionizing these efforts by offering advanced solutions for various types of inspection, detection, assessment, and monitoring. We’ll dive into how drones are used for advanced inspections, from detecting thermal anomalies and inspecting power lines to monitoring vegetation encroachment and site monitoring. We’ll also explore how AI is bringing further autonomy to this space.
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AUVSI Announces Green UAS Certification for Ascent AeroSystems SPIRIT, AgEagle eBee TAC, and Inspired Flight IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat UAS
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced that it has granted Green UAS certification to four new uncrewed aerial system (UAS) platforms: Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit, AgEagle’s eBee TAC, and Inspired Flight’s IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat. The certifications expand the Green approved list to better meet operational needs for public safety, critical infrastructure, and mapping and survey.
The Green UAS certification process included a review of the platforms’ product and device security, including all components and subcomponents, and enrolls them in the program’s continual monitoring of supply chain risk management.
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:

