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.
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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.
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.
SL5200 & Twister: Advancing Unmanned Capabilities In Contested Environments
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 13 at 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
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PteroDynamics and Cornes Technologies Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement to Bring the Transwing VTOL UAS to Japan
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – October 15, 2024 - PteroDynamics Inc., an innovator in autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems, and Cornes Technologies Limited, a leading specialist importer and distributor of advanced electronic systems and devices to customers across Japan, today announced a strategic distribution agreement to bring PteroDynamics’ revolutionary autonomous Transwing® VTOL unmanned aerial system (UAS) to the Japanese market. Cornes Technologies will be the exclusive distributor of the Transwing UAS on behalf of PteroDynamics in Japan for commercial, defense, and other government sales.
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.
Ghost-X Selected for U.S. Army’s Company Level sUAS Directed Requirement
Ghost-X will be fielded to operational units to integrate robotic capability within the US Army’s maneuver formations.
Sagetech Avionics: Ensuring Airspace Safety through Advanced Technologies
In the rapidly evolving world of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and aviation technology, Sagetech Avionics stands at the forefront of innovation. Led by CEO Tom Furey, a former Naval Flight Officer, the company has dedicated its efforts to advancing airspace safety through cutting-edge technologies for the past five years.
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