Weekend Roundup: September 25, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
News
Lockheed Martin to provide LUSV study for U.S. Navy
As part of the U.S. Navy’s Large Unmanned Surface Vessel (LUSV) competition, Lockheed Martin will provide a study for a proven, integrated and capable payload ship that can patrol for extended durations.
Parrot selected to participate in Blue sUAS program
Parrot has been selected to participate in the Blue sUAS (small UAS) program by the U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).
Conversations with AUVSI: Pratt Miller Mobility
In the third edition of “Conversations with AUVSI,” Christopher Andrews, director of Mobility & Innovation at Pratt Miller Mobility, took the time to answer some questions about Pratt Miller Mobility’s background, its Large Area Autonomous Disinfecting (LAAD) vehicle, and how the LAAD vehicle performed during a week-long demonstration in July at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This interview was conducted in mid-August.
AutoX receives permit to test driverless vehicles in San Jose, California
On Friday, July 17, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issued self-driving car tech company AutoX a permit that authorizes the company to test driverless vehicles on surface streets within a designated part of San Jose, California, pursuant to state law and regulation.
Parrot works with French authorities and regulators to address progressing UAS regulations in France
To address the rapidly progressing drone regulations in France, Parrot has announced that it has worked closely with French authorities and regulators.
Skydio, DroneResponders develop safety principles to advance responsible and effective deployment of drones
Skydio has announced that it worked with DroneResponders to help develop the “The Five C’s: Principles for the Responsible Use of Drones by Public Safety Agencies,” which was released on Monday, July 20. The principles are designed to advance the responsible and effective deployment of drones.
Parrot, WISeKey partner to equip ANAFI drones with advanced digital security solutions
Parrot is partnering with global cybersecurity and IoT company WISeKey International Holding Ltd to equip its growing range of ANAFI drones with advanced digital security solutions from WISeKey.
FAA selects team to develop and test new integrated Contingency Management Platform at New York UAS Test Site
The FAA has selected five commercial companies to be a part of a team that will be responsible for developing and testing a new integrated Contingency Management Platform (CMP) at the New York UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, New York.
Jenny Laird helps establish USACE UAS training program at Hinds Community College
In conjunction with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Graduate Institute, Jenny Laird, the UAS lead for the ERDC’s Environmental Laboratory (EL), established the USACE UAS training program at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi.