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Lamarr.AI Launches Drone Pilot to Advance Energy Efficiency in City of Detroit Buildings

Detroit, MI – June 9, 2025 – Lamarr.AI, in partnership with Michigan Central and Newlab, has launched a drone inspection pilot to identify opportunities for improved municipal building operations and energy efficiency. Supported by the State of Michigan’s Advanced Aerial Mobility Activation Fund, this initiative utilizes Advanced Aerial Innovation Region (AAIR)—the real-world testing ground created for next-generation drone... Continue reading

Unlocking Opportunity – NUAIR Increases FAA-Approved BVLOS Operating Area to 450 Square Miles

A leap for the uncrewed aviation and advanced air mobility community, NUAIR’s new operational airspace now spans a significant 450 square miles in Central New York. SYRACUSE, NY – March 6, 2025 – From an initial 50-mile narrow corridor in 2016 to a 240 square mile area supporting a wide variety of terrain and infrastructure... Continue reading

Airspace Link: Safely Advancing Data-Driven UAS Operations in Detroit and Across America

Airspace Link, a plucky Michigan-based technology start up, has made significant strides in facilitating data-driven operations that uplift the uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) industries. In this exclusive interview, Bruce Briglia, Airspace Link’s UAS Project Consultant, discusses how the company continues to shape the innovative Advanced Aerial Innovation Region (AAIR) in... Continue reading

Christopher Hewlett, Project ULTRA and Tom Swoyer, GrandSky | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 59

Join us this week on The Dawn of Autonomy with Tom Swoyer Jr., President of GrandSKY, and Chris Hewlett, Director of Project ULTRA (UAS Logistics, Traffic, Response, Autonomy), as "Data-Driven Ops" month continues, sponsored by Airspace Link. Tom's efforts have significantly contributed to North Dakota's robust flight test, regulatory and operational UAS ecosystem. Chris, a... Continue reading

Carahsoft Looks Ahead: Navigating the Future of Robotics, Autonomy and AI in 2025

As we step into 2025, the pace of adoption of autonomous systems, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), especially in government markets, continues at an unprecedented pace. To gain insights into the opportunities and potential challenges that lie ahead, we sat down with Lacey Wean, an industry expert from Carahsoft, to discuss the future of these... Continue reading

Bruce Briglia, UAS Project Consultant, Airspace Link | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 57

February is "Data Driven Ops" month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, and we’re excited to kick off the month with our sponsor, Bruce Briglia, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Project Consultant, Airspace Link.  Bruce is an aerospace engineer with a background in UAS, aviation, defense and works to create smart solutions for the future of... Continue reading

Ned Tabat, Chief Technology Officer, Meadowlark Aircraft Company | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 55

Join us this week on the Dawn of Autonomy with Ned Tabat, Chief Technology Officer, Meadowlark Aircraft Company as "Best of 2025" month, sponsored by Carahsoft  continues. Ned holds a PhD in electrical engineering and physics and brings over 40 years of experience in industry and academia. He applies his deep expertise in product design... Continue reading

AUVSI Urges U.S. Senate to Confirm Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation

Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held its nomination hearing for former Representative Sean Duffy (R-WI) to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation.  On behalf of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), President and CEO Michael Robbins issued a statement of support:  “In a rapidly changing global economy, it is... Continue reading

Hitec Commercial Solutions is excited to announce the arrival of our SG20BL CAN-12V/24V – Our 20mm, Waterproof, Brushless, High Torque Actuator with M8 Circular Connector

SG20BL-CAN-12V /24V 20mm, Waterproof, Brushless, High Torque Actuator with MS Circular Connector MAP Price: $1200 | Stock #34520 We are proud to announce the release of our latest SG Series actuator, the SG20BL. This state-of-the-art 20mm case size servo is engineered and manufactured in our factory-owned facilities, setting a new standard in performance and reliability... Continue reading

Danielle Gagne, Head of Communications and Marketing, Volatus Aerospace | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 54

This week on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, we feature Danielle Gagne from Volatus Aerospace, as part of our "2025 Look Ahead" series, proudly sponsored by Carahsoft. Volatus Aerospace is a leader in global aerial solutions for intelligence and cargo, with over 100 years of combined aviation expertise. The company delivers impactful solutions for diverse... 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.