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Innovative Drone Technology: FIXAR’s Game-Changing Dual-Use Drones

Innovative drone companies push the boundaries of what's possible. One such company, FIXAR, a leading software and aircraft design developer specializing in autonomous drones, continues to make waves in both commercial and military sectors. In this Q&A, we sit down with Chris Corgnati, FIXAR Global CEO, to explore its groundbreaking FIXed-Angle Rotor technology (hence the... Continue reading

AUVSI Commends FAA Progress Toward eVTOL Operations

October 22, Arlington, Va. – Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the final version of its Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for powered lift aircraft operations. Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Systems International (AUVSI) said: “This performance-based rule is a critical step forward in enabling the eVTOL-segment of the... Continue reading

SKYTRAC Announces New Vice President of Operations, Shane Sullivan

KELOWNA, BC, October 17, 2024 - SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (Satcom), has recently announced that Shane Sullivan has been appointed to its executive management team as the Vice President of Operations. As the Vice President of Operations, Mr. Sullivan’s primary focus is to ensure that... Continue reading

PteroDynamics and Cornes Technologies Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement to Bring the Transwing VTOL UAS to Japan

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – October 15, 2024 - PteroDynamics Inc., an innovator in autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems, and Cornes Technologies Limited, a leading specialist importer and distributor of advanced electronic systems and devices to customers across Japan, today announced a strategic distribution agreement to bring PteroDynamics’ revolutionary autonomous Transwing® VTOL unmanned... Continue reading

Viasat to Enhance Business Aviation In-flight Connectivity with Uncapped Speeds, Expanded Capacity and Increased Network Prioritization

Jet ConneX customers will be the first to benefit from the ground-breaking JetXP enhancement program, which delivers a truly seamless experience and supports the market’s shift away from empty speed promises CARLSBAD, Calif., 9 October, 2024 – Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today unveiled a variety of ground-breaking enhancements to... Continue reading

AURA Network Systems Announces Publication of RTCA DO-406

Standards Development Organization Establishes UHF Radio Performance Standards for UAS Command and Control McLean, Va. (October 3, 2024) – AURA Network Systems today announced the publication of RTCA DO-406, a new document outlining the Minimum Operational Performance Standards for UHF Airborne Radio Systems Supporting UAS C2 Link Systems. The document was developed with the leadership... Continue reading

Mario Paniccia, Anello Photonics | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 41

This week's Dawn of Autonomy podcast features Mario Paniccia, Chief Executive Officer at ANELLO Photonics as we continue "Dual use" Month, sponsored by FIXAR. Mario excels as a leader in semiconductor, cloud and consumer electronics, turning innovative technologies into successful businesses and guiding startups to rapid progress. ANELLO Photonics has developed the world’s first Silicon... Continue reading

US Army Selects Near Earth Autonomy & LIFT for Life Saving Autonomous Blood and CASEVAC Transportation System

Austin, TX // October 1, 2024 / LIFT Aircraft (LIFT) announced today that they have been awarded a contract by the US Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) to design a medical multi-mission modular payload, a container that can carry blood supply and casualty evacuations (CASEVAC). LIFT has partnered with Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) to address... 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.