October is "Dual Use" month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast and we're excited to kick it off with our sponsor, Chris Corgnati, the Director at FIXAR Global. As a retired Navy Captain and business executive, Chris has led global military operations, managed the Navy’s $2.5B ISR programs and consulted for diverse clients.
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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.
Kevin Fray and Jeremy Willinhgam of Mark43 | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 39
The Dawn of Autonomy podcast concludes its "OEM, System & Software Leaders" month, sponsored by Sagetech Avionics, with Kevin Fray and Jeremy R. Willingham (Col USA Ret.) from Mark43. Kevin, the field Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Solutions has over 15 years of experience in Software as a service (SaaS) solutions for public safety. He leads cross-functional teams, drives digital transformation, and focuses on delivering impactful, tailored solutions. Jeremy, the Director of Federal Business Development, brings extensive military experience and education to his role. His background in criminal justice and strategic planning supports Mark43’s mission to enhance public safety and defense through advanced technology solutions.
Edwin Sanchez, VOTIX and Andrew Swift, SevenThirty UAS | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 38
Join us this week on the Dawn of Autonomy with Edwin Sanchez, the Founder and CEO of VOTIX, as we continue our "OEM, System & Software Leaders" month, sponsored by Sagetech Avionics. With over 20 years in IT and digital transformation and an MBA in Entrepreneurship/Marketing, Edwin leads VOTIX’s efforts to deliver innovative digital solutions. VOTIX, a leader in American robotics, offers a powerful cloud-based platform to manage and automate drones and robots. Their flexible solution improves productivity, enhances safety, and ensures effective oversight through mission planning, remote operations, and data analysis.
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.
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Ensuring Connectivity for the Growing Blue UAS Cleared List
Date/Time: Thursday, September 5 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
Webinar Description:
In this live webinar, join leaders from DIU, Freefly Systems, PDW and host Doodle Labs for an insiders’ conversation about expanding the Blue UAS program, how drone manufacturers are innovating to meet the evolving needs of the warfighter and how resilient connectivity and anti-jamming have become a top priority for both military and industrial drone operators.
Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue UAS Cleared List is the Department of Defense’s designation for drone platforms that meet rigorous performance and production standards and are cleared for quicker, easier procurement by U.S. government and defense entities.
Unusual Machines Announces 6,700 Rotor Riot Brave F7 Flight Controllers Ordered In One Week Following Blue UAS Framework Approval
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / August 23, 2024 / Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC) ("Unusual Machines" or the "Company"), a supplier to the American drone industry, reports over 6,700 Rotor Riot Brave F7 Flight Controllers have been ordered since being approved and listed on the Blue UAS Framework on August 7, 2024.
Stas Mozolyuk, AVISION and Don Berchoff, TruWeather Solutions | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 35
The Dawn of Autonomy podcast concludes another great month of “Protectors & Defenders” , (sponsored by Nokia and Flying Lion) with TruWeather Solutions’ (TWS) CEO Don “The Weather Don” Berchoff and Stas Mozolyuk, Founder and CEO of Avision. With 40 years of experience in the weather industry, Don has made significant contributions to solve complex weather challenges for society, government, and businesses. Under his leadership, TWS has developed an innovative SaaS platform that integrates advanced weather sensors for micro-weather measurements. Stas has led tech teams at GE, Sony, and BNP and collaborated with the FAA and NASA on UTM architecture and AAM initiatives.
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.
