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    Velodyne Lidar Announces Multi-Year Supply Agreement with TOPODRONE

    Velodyne Lidar announced a multi-year agreement to provide its lidar sensors to TOPODRONE, which is based in Switzerland and develops affordable, high-precision solutions for aerial surveys. Using Velodyne lidar sensors has enabled TOPODRONE to bring high-precision mapping and 3D modeling to demanding environments including farms, forests, infrastructure and more. SAN JOSE, Calif. (September 21, 2021)... Continue reading

    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Leveraging UAS Technology and Sonic Anemometers to Improve Predictions of the North American Monsoons

    Longmont, CO – (September 29, 2021) – According to NOAA , the 2021 North American monsoon through July has been among the wettest on record for parts of Arizona. Some parts of Arizona have received more than 200% of the average rainfall, with Tucson recording its wettest month ever this July. While the increased precipitation... Continue reading

    GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES NEW YORK’S 50-MILE DRONE CORRIDOR TO HOST FIRST-IN-THE-NATION 5G TEST NETWORK FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

    MITRE Engenuity Open Generation 5G Consortium to Install 5G Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Network in Syracuse to Rome Corridor Managed by NUAIR 5G Network Builds on State's Nearly $70 Million Investment, Firmly Establishing New York's Position as a Global Leader in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the MITRE Engenuity Open Generation 5G... Continue reading

    Reliable Localization Enables AV Integration

    AUVSI and SAE International recently teamed up to host the first Business of Automated Mobility Forum, bringing together industry leaders and experts from across the automated mobility industry to develop guiding strategies for success. During the Forum, panelists discussed how transportation technologies and systems are evolving at a rapid pace and could lead to a variety... Continue reading

    Fitting In: People, Privacy, and Public Acceptance of Unmanned and Autonomous Systems

    XPONENTIAL 2021 ended its last day with a host of panel discussions about the impending challenges for autonomous and unmanned systems to fit in with our society and gain public acceptance.  The innovation of autonomous vehicles and systems is exciting and disruptive.  However, full social acceptance and adoption has specific challenges.  Developing a Workforce for... Continue reading

    Winners Announced in 2021 AUVSI XCELLENCE Humanitarian and Public Safety Award

    Six Organizations Honored for Using Drones to Enhance Safety Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic ARLINGTON, Va. — Today, the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) announced winners of the XCELLENCE Humanitarian and Public Safety Awards. Six organizations pioneering new ways to use drones for good were recognized during an awards ceremony at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021, which... Continue reading

    EU-based commercial drone developer FIXAR acquires Canadian approval for BVLOS operations

    Transport Canada has granted RPV Aviation a Special Flight Operating Certificate (SFOC) to fly BVLOS (beyond the visual line of sight of the drone’s pilot) with FIXAR 007 fixed-wing VTOL (vertical take-off and landing). FIXAR, working closely with one of Canada's most experienced consulting service providers RPV Aviation and Transport Canada regulators, has produced an... Continue reading

    How Lidar Can Improve Safety, Efficiency

    AUVSI and SAE International recently hosted the first Business of Automated Mobility Forum, bringing together industry leaders and experts from across the automated mobility industry to develop guiding strategies for success. During an Enterprise Solutions Series presented by Jon Barad, VP of Business Development at Velodyne Lidar, Forum attendees learned about how lidar-based solutions are transforming... Continue reading

    Autonomy, Connectivity Unlock the Future of UAS

    Last month, AUVSI and SAE International hosted the first Business of Automated Mobility Forum, bringing together participants and speakers from across the automated mobility industry to develop actionable roadmaps to success. During a keynote address by Skydio CEO Adam Bry and an Enterprise Solutions Series presented by Roy Goldman, VP of Product Management and Mike Ross,... Continue reading

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

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