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23-Meter Autonomous Hydrographic Survey Vessel Unveiled in US Market

Bremerton, WA - SAFE Boats International announces the introduction of a revolutionary, autonomous hydrographic survey vessel: Merlin. This innovative, 23-meter semi-displacement monohull design was developed in collaboration with Mythos AI, Echo81, and World Marine Design. SAFE Boats International has exclusive rights to build the design at their Tacoma, Washington large-craft production facility. Merlin will be... Continue reading

Saildrone Scales Production of New Mid-size USV

To meet the growing demand for advanced data-collection capabilities at sea, Saildrone has developed the 33-foot Voyager designed for near-shore ocean mapping and maritime security missions. (March 28, 2023 – ALAMEDA, CA) – Saildrone, the world leader in providing near real-time maritime intelligence using small uncrewed systems, announced today a new, mid-size class of uncrewed... Continue reading

Overwatch Imaging Introduces Automated Day/Night ISR Payload

Hood River, Oregon: Overwatch Imaging recently shipped the first order of its newest AI-powered ISR payload and is excited to introduce the technology to the broader market.   The PT-8DN is an image-based pan-tilt gimbal with powerful onboard processing and software designed to automate wide-area search, detection and ISR missions, primarily in maritime environments. The system... Continue reading

The Helicopter Company and SKYTRAC Partner to Provide Aircraft Connectivity and Support for Rapidly Growing Fleet

  ATLANTA, GA, March 8, 2023 – SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (satcom), and The Helicopter Company (THC), established by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) as the premier helicopter service provider licensed to operate commercial flights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Kingdom), have entered... Continue reading

Saildrone Completes World-first Uncrewed Alaska Ocean Mapping Mission

Saildrone surveyed more than 45,000 square kilometers of previously unknown ocean floor around Alaska’s Aleutian Islands and off the California coast to address ocean exploration gaps in remote areas. (March 7, 2023 – ALAMEDA, CA) – The Saildrone Surveyor, the world’s largest uncrewed ocean mapping vehicle, has completed a months-long survey around Alaska’s Aleutian Islands... Continue reading

Percepto achieves groundbreaking regulation to deploy automated drones for remote monitoring of electric power stations in Canada

First of its kind approval by Transport Canada opens the door for unmanned drone-in-a-box operations without a pilot or visual observer on site AUSTIN, TX, January 25, 2023  – Percepto, the leading autonomous inspection and monitoring solution provider, today announced that Transport Canada has approved Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) to operate Percepto’s drone-in-a-box solution... Continue reading

Percepto approved to deploy highly automated Beyond Visual Line of Sight drones for remote operations at record-breaking altitude

First-of-its-kind FAA permission enables unmanned drone-in-a-box operations 200 feet above ground level without a pilot or visual observer on site.  AUSTIN, TX, January 6, 2023  – Percepto, the leading autonomous inspection and monitoring solution provider, today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has allowed operators to use Percepto’s drone-in-a-box solution to perform highly automated Beyond... Continue reading

Immervision Partners With ModalAI to Offer A Complete Drone Vision Solution

Immervision and ModalAI announce collaboration to create a drone vision solution incorporating the Immervision Imvisio-ML and ModalAI VOXL 2 platform MONTREAL, CANADA — December 15, 2022 – Immervision, the world’s leading developer of advanced vision systems combining optics, image processing, and sensor fusion technology, today announced its partnership with ModalAI, Inc., a Blue UAS Framework... Continue reading

Frontier Precision Unmanned Donates $50,000 in Drones to Support AeroX Workforce Programs

Frontier Precision Unmanned Donates $50,000 in Drones to Support AeroX Workforce Programs   Winston-Salem, N.C. – Measurement technology provider Frontier Precision Unmanned has donated two drones valued at $50,000 to AeroX to support its STEM and workforce development initiatives.  The drones will be used in two new AeroX programs that prepare high school and college students... 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.