Innovative drone companies push the boundaries of what's possible. One such company, FIXAR, a leading software and aircraft design developer specializing in autonomous drones, continues to make waves in both commercial and military sectors. In this Q&A, we sit down with Chris Corgnati, FIXAR Global CEO, to explore its groundbreaking FIXed-Angle Rotor technology (hence the name “FIXAR”) and potential impacts on the dual-use drone market.
UAV
UAV
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.
Scaling BVLOS: How can Industry Collaboration Democratise Access to Airspace?
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 20 at 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Webinar Description:
Join this webinar to explore the need for a UAV Safety Alliance to ensure the safe integration of drones into our skies. Discover how industry collaboration can overcome technological challenges, meet regulatory standards, and uphold aviation's safety while unlocking new opportunities for growth.
Speaker:
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.
Chris Corgnati, FIXAR | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 40
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.
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.
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.
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.