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    Navy awards Charles River Analytics a contract to facilitate easy integration of hierarchical autonomous systems in the military

    As the US military integrates more autonomous systems into its ranks, it must do so in the context of existing command-and-control (C2) structures. Ensuring that new uncrewed systems (UxSs) play well and conform to hierarchical protocols is not easy, but Charles River Analytics is addressing the challenge. The Office of Naval Research awarded Charles River... Continue reading

    Fuel Cell Powers SKIRON-XLE sUAS for Long Range Reconnaissance

    Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, was out in the field with a new addition to its SKIRON Expeditionary small UAS product line. Designated SKIRON-XLE, the long-endurance variant is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and purpose-designed for long range reconnaissance. While flight testing is on-going, SKIRON-XLE is expected to extend flight times to well... Continue reading

    MatrixSpace Awarded $1.25M AFWERX Open Topic SBIR Contract to Develop Low SWAP-C Multi-function Payload

    Small, low cost, multi-band, high-performance UAS sensor package for sensing, communications and electronic warfare to enable Replicator initiative Burlington, MA (June 19, 2024) – MatrixSpace has been selected by AFWERX for a $1.25M Direct-to-Phase II SBIR to develop a prototype low SWaP-C multi-function, multi-band antenna payload, based on the MatrixSpace Radar hardware platform. Created to... Continue reading

    High Point Aerotechnologies: Solutions to Protect Battlefields and Homelands

    When you think of "Safe and Secure Skies," you can't help but think of High Point Aerotechnologies (HPA), a technology company headquartered in Boise, Idaho that develops autonomous defense and robotic systems with multi-mission capabilities. In a recent episode of the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, Chief Revenue Officer Evan Hunt discussed the company’s various partnerships... Continue reading

    Red Cat Signs LOI To Acquire FlightWave Aerospace Systems

    SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat”), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced it has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the planned acquisition of FlightWave Aerospace Systems Corporation (“FlightWave”), an industry-leading... Continue reading

    Service Bulletin. Aviation Safety Applied to Drones and eVTOL

    Safety in Drones and eVTOL Embention, a pioneer in systems for drone and eVTOL certification, incorporates Service Bulletin into its products for autonomous aircraft as part of its operational safety policy. This allows Veronte equipment users to stay updated on any need for improvement or correction affecting Embention products, thus maintaining safety standards comparable to... Continue reading

    Interview with COL Medaglia, UAS Project Manager, U.S. Army

    AUVSI recently had to the opportunity to speak with COL Danielle Medaglia, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Project Manager, U.S. Army to learn more about the UAS portfolio. COL Medaglia manages the Army’s portfolio of UAS including the Gray Eagle; Shadow; the Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS); SUAS Family of Systems (Short, Medium, Long-Range Reconnaissance systems); Launched... Continue reading

    Saildrone Named to TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies for 2024

    Saildrone is proud to be named to TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential Companies for 2024. The annual list includes leaders, disrupters, innovators, and titans making an impact across a range of business and humanitarian sectors. “This list highlights those working to find solutions to some of the world’s toughest challenges. We are honored... Continue reading

    Stratom developing first-of-its-kind remote-operated, lightweight, airworthy cargo loader for USSOCOM

    The lightweight material-handling vehicle will occupy one 463L pallet position and rapidly deploy to load, unload and transport C-130 aircraft cargo in austere environments BOULDER, Colo. — (May 21, 2024) — Stratom today announced its participation in a Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project with the United States Special Operations Command and SOFWERX to... Continue reading

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