Weekend Roundup: May 29, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
News
MIT’s ‘Conduct-A-Bot’ uses human muscle signals to pilot a robot’s movement
A team from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) has developed a system called “Conduct-A-Bot,” which pilots a robot’s movement using human muscle signals from wearable sensors.
African Drone and Data Academy graduates first students
The African Drone and Data Academy (ADDA) has graduated its first students in March at a ceremony in Malawi, enabling them to build and operate drones and analyze the data from them. The students are now licensed drone pilots by the government of Malawi, are certified AUVSI Trusted Operator Program Level 2 pilots, and have the... Continue reading
AUVSI to Host Webinar on Becoming a Professional Remote Pilot
For Immediate Release: March 16, 2019Contact: Tom McMahon, tmcmahon@auvsi.org, (571) 255-7786 AUVSI to Host Webinar on Becoming a Professional Remote Pilot Industry experts will discuss how to turn a drone hobby into a career ARLINGTON, Va. – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will host a webinar, “From Novice To Pro – Turning Your Drone Hobby Into... Continue reading
Kiwibots help University of Denver students learn how to build successful business
Delivery robots are popping up on college campuses across the United States, but the journey behind the Kiwibots currently operating on the campus of the University of Denver (DU) ironically enough did not begin on U.S. pavement.
Union Robotics Offers New UAV Factory Training Program
Robotics company Union Robotics is now offering a factory training certification program called R.A.F.T (Remote Aircraft Factory Training) to accompany its UAS. According to Union Robotics, the new program is the “most comprehensive training and certification instruction offered by a manufacturer in the industry.” Through the program, industrial drone pilots will be prepared on how... Continue reading
AUVSI releases response to FAA’s proposed remote ID rule
AUVSI has published a 27-page set of comments on the Federal Aviation Administration's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for remote identification, which would require drones to be able to report their positions, allowing police or other officials to determine who is flying a particular unmanned aircraft.
FAA and AUVSI to Co-Host 5th Annual FAA UAS Symposium, June 16-18, 2020, in Baltimore, MD
For Immediate Release: Feb. 13, 2020FAA Contact: Marcia Alexander-Adams; marcia.adams@faa.gov; 202-267-3488AUVSI Contact: Tom McMahon; tmcmahon@auvsi.org; 571-255-7786 FAA and AUVSI to Co-Host 5th Annual FAA UAS Symposium,June 16-18, 2020, in Baltimore, MD WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will co-host the 5th Annual FAA Unmanned Aircraft... Continue reading
Mavoljic Technology’s new camera allows UAS developers to get high resolution jello free stable videos
Mavoljic Technology’s new Full HD 30x Optical Zoom Global Shutter Camera is now available. Described as the lightest camera of its kind in the world, the camera allows UAS developers to obtain high resolution jello free stable videos.
Echodyne introduces high-resolution imaging radar for autonomous vehicles
Echodyne has introduced EchoDrive, the company’s high-resolution imaging radar for autonomous vehicles.