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FlytBase and Skyqraft partner to enable autonomous power grid asset management

San Jose, California (USA), Oct 23, 2023 – Enterprise drone autonomy software platform company, FlytBase, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Skyqraft, a leading visual data analytics provider for the grid infrastructure. Through this collaboration, FlytBase and Skyqraft aim to empower system integrators and enterprises in the transmission and distribution sectors with autonomous... Continue reading

Skydio Sets September Launch Date for New Autonomous Drone Technology

In the small UAS industry, autonomy is changing everything.   AI-powered drones help enterprise users do more: capture more data, navigate more complex environments, and work more efficiently. As the leading U.S. drone manufacturer, Skydio has watched demand for autonomous drones increase across sectors as the underlying technology matures.   In the utilities industry, inspection teams are using Skydio’s... Continue reading

Surge in defense, offshore energy contracts leads ThayerMahan to promote Hine, Russ

GROTON, CT – ThayerMahan, a world leader in providing autonomous maritime surveillance solutions for the defense and offshore wind energy sectors, has announced the promotion of two leaders in recognition of the company’s growth and need for specialization within its two overarching missions of government and commercial contracts.  Richard Hine, a co-founder of ThayerMahan and... Continue reading

Volatus Aerospace Corp. Announces Reseller Agreement with US Drone Manufacturer Inspired Flight

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / August 11, 2023 / Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV:VOL) (OTCQB:VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company") announces that on July 25th, 2023 the Company has signed a reseller agreement with Inspired Flight, a US-based National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliant drone manufacturer, to meet client demands for reliable off-the-shelf blue sUAS qualified equipment... Continue reading

Dawn of Drones | Episode 104: Synergy Aviation Ltd

Craig Husselby, Senior Project Manager - Corridor Inspections for Synergy Aviation, a Volatus Company, joins Dawn this week, as we close out an incredible month dedicated to “Innovation” and sponsored by Carahsoft. Synergy provides aerial surveillance and surveys focused on environmental stewardship, across a wide range of assets and projects. Learn more about how the... Continue reading

ABS Issues Approval in Principle for Saildrone Uncrewed Surface Vehicles

AIP, an important first step to full classification of a new maritime vehicle, was awarded to the Saildrone Voyager and Surveyor. (June 7, 2023 – ALAMEDA, CA) – The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has issued Approval in Principle (AIP) certificates to Saildrone, including the first AIP for a 10-meter commercial uncrewed surface vehicle (USV),... Continue reading

AUVSI and Messe Düsseldorf North America Release Data Demonstrating Successful Staging of XPONENTIAL 2023

Following the close of the first XPONENTIAL trade fair jointly organized by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA), the two organizations declared the event a resounding success.     The leading U.S. trade show for uncrewed vehicles and robotic technologies celebrated its 50th anniversary in Denver from May... Continue reading

Dawn of Drones | Episode 95: Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition

Join Dawn and Sean Guerre, Executive Director of Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition as they discuss how autonomy continues to be “reimagined” in the energy sector! Sean joins the Dawn of Drones this month, which is dedicated to the theme of “Autonomy Reimagined” and sponsored by uAvionix. The Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition is dedicated... 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.