Today, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced the launch of “Drone Prepared,” a multi-state initiative to help lawmakers ensure that their state or locality is ready for the benefits the future of uncrewed and autonomous flight will bring to their communities.
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Vports to Create the First International Advanced Air Mobility Corridor Between Syracuse, NY and Québec
Vports to Create the First International Advanced Air Mobility Corridor Between Syracuse, NY and Québec
Corridor will support electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft capable of transporting commercial cargo and people
Archer Aviation Open House: Midnight Brings the Light
AUVSI’s Advocacy staff attended Archer Aviation’s Open House on November 16, 2022 to see the unveiling of their new production aircraft, the Midnight -- and to learn about the company's history, team, and path forward. Below is an event report from AUVSI Grassroots Advocacy Manager Scott Shtofman:
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Aurora Flight Sciences Announces New Fixed-Wing eVTOL Small UAS
Aurora Flight Sciences Announces New Fixed-Wing eVTOL Small UAS
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, has released its latest small UAS product, the Skiron Expeditionary sUAS, or SKIRON-X. This Group 2 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) combines the simple operation of an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) configuration with the longer range and endurance of a fixed-wing design. SKIRON-X is a flexible solution for effective deployment across a wide variety of environments.
Joby Field Trip 2022: Not Your Average Airport Visit
AUVSI’s Advocacy staff attended Joby’s Field Trip on October 13, 2022 – the first time the company opened the doors of their Marina facility, where they are building a vertically integrated ecosystem for Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Below is an event report from AUVSI Grassroots Advocacy Manager Scott Shtofman:
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Joby’s Vision
Innovation Lift-off: Talking Aerospace Today podcast series from Siemens Digital Industries Software
As urban air mobility (UAM) becomes more integrated into the national airspace system, the aerospace and defense industries are at a major inflection point. Transformation to the digital enterprise and technological breakthroughs will soon open a new era of airspace that is autonomous, sustainable, and efficient. Despite their potential, these innovations may be hampered by complexity and compliance challenges.
A 5-part podcast series from Siemens is now available to guide the industry through key discussion on eVTOL design and development and how finding the right technologies is key to success and profitability.
TruWeather Solutions Prototypes Urban Weather Sensing Infrastructure
TruWeather Solutions Prototypes Urban Weather Sensing Infrastructure
Phase II NASA SBIR Selected to Enhance Weather Sensing Infrastructure for Urban Advanced Air Mobility Operations
Future USNS Apalachicola (EPF 13) completes acceptance trials
MOBILE, Ala. – On September 8, the future USNS Apalachicola (EPF 13) returned pier side having successfully completed acceptance trials for the U.S. Navy.
During acceptance trials comprehensive testing is conducted on the ship’s major systems and equipment in order to demonstrate their successful operation and mission readiness. The U.S. Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey participates throughout the trials to validate the quality of construction and compliance with U.S. Navy requirements.
Siemens Publishes White Paper: Achieving earlier virtual integration of aircraft systems
We are living in the most innovative era of airspace yet – and with that comes challenges, including a more competitive market, increasingly crowded airspace, and the critical need to maintain the highest level of safety for all airspace users.
Siemens Digital Industries Software has published a white paper on how to implement a model-based design approach and capture the complexity of aircraft systems from the component level to the aircraft system level.
Potential to improve engineering processes
With today’s technology, there is a huge potential to improve engineering processes by shifting from a document-based to model-based design approach.
Commaris Announces Partnership with Silvus Technologies
Commaris Announces Partnership with Silvus Technologies
Silvus to provide communications infrastructure for high-speed data and high-resolution video