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SKYTRAC Installs First Factory Installed ISAT-200A and DAL-200 for the H135

ANAHEIM, CA, February 28, 2024 – SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (satcom), has today announced that they have completed the first installation of a factory installation of the ISAT-200A and DAL-200 solution for the H135. The installation was successfully accomplished this past month at Airbus’ facility in... Continue reading

iMEDCAP: How an innovative European project shall pioneer the rescue of wounded soldiers from inaccessible areas

In December, the project iMEDCAP, funded by the European Defence Fund, was kicked-off. With its user-driven, holistic approach, the flagship iMEDCAP sets out to revolutionize the emergency detection, identification, extraction, treatment, and evacuation of gravely injured and possibly contagious personnel in a completely autonomous way.  Munich, 20 January 2024. Funded by the European Defence Fund... Continue reading

For Carahsoft, It’s All About Data

This article draws from our recent Dawn of Autonomy Podcast featuring Lauren Regiec, the Team Lead for Carahsoft's Geospatial, UAS, and Space Tech business units to provide insights into the data requirements of Federal, State, and Local Government agencies government, educational, healthcare and public safety customers and how Carahsoft supports them with a diverse range... Continue reading

Draganfly Announces Agreement to Pilot Drone Delivery Services Program for Mass General Brigham’s Home Hospital

Just-in-time medical drone deliveries by Draganfly to include critical medicines, technical equipment, and laboratory work to benefit patient care.   Boston, MA., January 16, 2024 – Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8A) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, is pleased to announce an agreement with Mass General Brigham... Continue reading

Dawn of Drones | Episode 121: Velos Rotors

This week on the Dawn of Drones podcast, we continue a “Crossover Drone Tech”-focused month sponsored by Kongsberg Geospatial with Taylor Abington, Director of Operations at Velos Rotors. Velos Rotors focuses on creating some of the finest flying machines in the market, advancing performance, reliability, and safety standards. Beginning their journey with fully redundant RC... Continue reading

Dawn of Drones | Episode 119: Airgility

Pramod Raheja, CEO of Airgility, joins Dawn this week, as we continue an amazing month dedicated to “Crossover Tech '' month and sponsored by Kongsberg Geospatial. Airgility develops dual-use autonomous systems designed to tackle real-world challenges, shaping a vision of enhanced effectiveness and capabilities for adopters of strategic and tactical aerial systems. Their solutions serve... Continue reading

Carson Air Selects SKYTRAC SDL-350 for State-of-the-Art Aeromedical Connectivity

COLUMBUS, OH, October 23, 2023 – SKYTRAC (SKYTRAC Systems Ltd), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, today announced that Carson Air, a leading provider of fixed-wing air ambulance services in British Columbia, has selected SKYTRAC’s Iridium Certus SDL-350 broadband L-band satellite system onboard their fleet of King Air 360 aircraft. ... Continue reading

AUVSI Commends BVLOS Exemption for Zipline

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today applauded the Federal Aviation Administration’s grant of an exemption to Zipline to conduct commercial drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).   Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins issued the following statement:   “Zipline has proven its ability to provide critical services to the public with the highest degree... Continue reading

AUVSI Statement on Phoenix Air Unmanned BVLOS Exemption

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today applauded the Federal Aviation Administration’s grant of an exemption to Phoenix Air Unmanned to conduct commercial drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).  Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins said: “AUVSI is encouraged by this approval, which demonstrates the significant progress the drone industry is making... Continue reading

BVLOS Operations: From the Present to the Future

The morning plenary of the FAA Drone Symposium covered different paths to obtaining approval to operate drones Beyond Visual Line-Of-Sight (BVLOS).  The panel of FAA experts and BEYOND program participants discussed BVLOS operations, their conditions and limitations, and upcoming plans. The session featured Brandon Roberts, Executive Director, Office of Rulemaking, FAA; Eric Bergesen, Director of... 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.