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The Autonomous Future of UAVs

In October 2020, Skydio announced that the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) was granted a first-of-its-kind approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct operations beyond visual line of site (BVLOS) for bridge inspections. These inspections are conducted using Skydio Autonomy, an AI-based flight engine that enables operations in obstacle-dense environments and areas... Continue reading

HamiltonJet and Sea Machines Partner to Launch an Integrated Pilot-Assist Product

ZM Interactive introduces drone capable of lifting up to 1,000 pounds

On Monday, Dec. 14, ZM Interactive (ZMI) announced the newest additions to its line of xFold drones, the xFold Dragon and the Dragon Hybrid. The xFold Dragon is capable of lifting up to 1,000 pounds, while the Dragon Hybrid boasts a flight time of 1.5 hours on battery and more than eight hours with a hybrid system.

3D Laser Mapping Benefits Corridor Monitoring

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: Karla Myers (304)-592-8335 3D Laser Mapping Benefits Corridor Monitoring RedTail LiDAR Systems offers safe, efficient solution Cross-section of LiDAR point cloud RedTail LiDAR Systems recently partnered with an award-winning engineering firm to demonstrate the RTL-400 LiDAR system’s high-resolution, high accuracy mapping capability. Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology is increasingly being used in... Continue reading

About AUVSI

Since 1972, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has enabled technical innovation, supportive policy, and inspired academic breakthroughs in the uncrewed industry.