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SIGHTLINE APPLICATIONS ACQUIRES ATHENA AI

PORTLAND, Ore. and HOOD RIVER, Ore. — March 5, 2025 — SightLine Applications, LLC ("SightLine" or the "Company”), a leading developer of video processing software for autonomous and uncrewed systems, backed by Artemis Capital Partners (“Artemis”), announced today that it has acquired Athena AI, an Australia-based specialist in AI-enabled computer vision and decision support for... Continue reading

Progress on Domestic UAS Detection & Mitigation is Required for Public Trust, Enabling Drone Regulations

Uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) have transformed industries, increased efficiency, and saved lives. The overwhelming majority of drone operations comply with regulations, with registered aircraft and a Remote ID sensor serving as a digital license plate. This is especially true for AUVSI members and the customers our members serve. However, as drones become more... Continue reading

Tom Adams, Director of Public Safety, DroneShield | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 62

This week on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, Tom Adams, Director of Public Safety at DroneShield, takes the spotlight as we continue “Public Safety & Defense” month, sponsored by Mark43. After 20 years with the FBI, Tom retired in 2022 and co-created C-UAS Hub, the premier online resource for Counter-UAS and airspace protection. Now, at... Continue reading

Introducing VigilantHalo–BlueHalo’s Integrated Command and Control System for the Future of Uncrewed Airspace

ARLINGTON, VA – The future of national security will depend on our ability to command the next-generation of uncrewed airspace. To protect against tomorrow’s threats, BlueHalo has introduced VigilantHalo–a software-driven integration platform for real-time airspace Command-and-Control (C2). VigilantHalo’s versatile design supports multiple missions including air traffic control (ATC), beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS), and Counter-Uncrewed Aerial... Continue reading

NUAIR Defense Launches, Delivering Real-World Solutions to Accelerate Defense Readiness

NUAIR is proud to launch NUAIR Defense, empowering militaries, partner nations, and their teams to stay one step ahead – at home and abroad. SYRACUSE, NY – February 11, 2025 – Today marks the official launch of NUAIR Defense, a purpose-built hub designed to take the friction out of verifying, validating, fielding, and training for... Continue reading

XPONENTIAL 2025 Spotlights Critical Innovations and Partnerships in Defense, Cybersecurity, Public Safety, & More

Autonomous systems are transforming industries, addressing some of today’s most pressing challenges in areas such as defense, cybersecurity, and public safety. From counter-UAS technologies safeguarding critical infrastructure to AI-powered drones revolutionizing disaster response, these examples demonstrate how advancements in autonomy are driving real-world impact. At the center of these innovations are collaborations between industry, government,... Continue reading

UND Aerospace partners with Vigilant Aerospace Systems to advance UAS education, research, training

Grand Forks, ND (January 6, 2025) – The John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences (UND Aerospace) has entered a one-year partnership with Vigilant Aerospace Systems (Vigilant) to utilize the company’s drone safety software and airspace management system FlightHorizon. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed late last year to formalize the agreement. Patrick C.... Continue reading

AUVSI Applauds FY 2025 NDAA Support for Autonomy, Uncrewed Systems, Supply Chain Security

Following release of the final language of the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) President and CEO Michael Robbins made the following statement:  “AUVSI applauds the leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees for their work on the FY 2025 NDAA, which contains numerous provisions... Continue reading

D-Fend Solutions Raises $31M to Fortify Cyber Counter-Drone Technology and Market Leadership

Investment Round, led by Israel Growth Partners, Validates D-Fend’s Disruptive Position at the Convergence of Defense Technology, Drones, Cyber, and AI RA’ANANA, Israel and MCLEAN, Va., December 4, 2024 – D-Fend Solutions, the leader in field-proven radio frequency (RF) cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone – takeover technology, announced today that it has secured $31M in the... Continue reading

D-Fend Solutions Enters Agreement with Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division for Counter-Drone Technology Testing

Program set to Collect Data and Evaluate EnforceAir C-UAS System’s Capabilities in Airport Environments RA'ANANA, Israel and MCLEAN, Va., November 7, 2024 -- D-Fend Solutions, the leader in field-proven radio frequency (RF) cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, today announced a new agreement with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) under... 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.