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MADDOS VTOL 600h equipped with SP-210 TS ROS as hybrid solution from Sky Power International

The product portfolio of Polish UAS manufacturer MADDOS includes two VTOL solutions. In addition to the MADDOS VTOL 350e, which flies purely electrically, the VTOL 600h is also offered, which has been equipped with a hybrid propulsion concept. In addition to the four rotors for vertical take-off and landing, the VTOL 600h also has a... Continue reading

Skydio Unveils X10 and the Next Chapter of Drones in Critical Industries

Last month at their Ascend event, Skydio CEO Adam Bry unveiled the new Skydio X10 drone and shared the company’s vision for advancements in autonomous flight as the key to a safer world. The X10’s upgrades will enable customers to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety. AUVSI Senior Manager of Government Affairs, Scott Shtofman, was able... Continue reading

AUVSI Statement on FAA Extending Remote ID Enforcement

Arlington, Va. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that it will exercise discretion to not take enforcement action against drone operators who are not complaint with Remote Identification (Remote ID) until March 16, 2024. On behalf of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins issued the following... Continue reading

Echodyne Receives FCC Authorization for High-Accuracy EchoShield Radar

Demand for high-performance radar growing across all customer markets and applications   Seattle, WA. – September 12, 2023 -- Echodyne, the radar platform company, today announces it has received Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Authorization for its EchoShield radar. The FCC Authorization allows EchoShield to be used for non-experimental purposes and arrives as demand for its... Continue reading

RTCA Launches New Security Courses to Address Security Framework Guidance, Security Event Management and ATM ANS Ground Systems

Washington, DC – July 5, 2023 RTCA has added three new training courses to its security series. The courses have application to those involved with crewed and uncrewed aircraft as well as digital service providers. The courses provide training on RTCA security documents: DO-391 - Aeronautical Information System Security Framework GuidanceTo maximize effectiveness in protecting... Continue reading

Edge Autonomy to Expand Production in Huntsville, Alabama

July 25, 2023 – San Luis Obispo, CA and Huntsville, AL – Edge Autonomy, a leader in unmanned and autonomous technology, is establishing a new manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama to support increasing demand for its products. This expansion will increase the company’s production capacity, facilitate support to local customers, and contribute to the technological... Continue reading

Calling Robotics and Autonomy Companies to Join the Carahsoft Partner Ecosystem

Since its inception in 2004, Carahsoft has become the leading trusted government technology solutions provider. Lacey Wean, Carahsoft’s Director of Autonomy and Robotics, works with technology companies to assist with their government go-to-market strategy. In this interview, Wean discusses the value proposition for  the vendors, customers and partners that Carahsoft serves, including technology manufacturers, government... Continue reading

RTCA Launches New Security Courses to Address Security Framework Guidance, Security Event Management and ATM ANS Ground Systems

Washington, DC - July 5, 2023 - RTCA has added three new training courses to its security series. The courses provide training on RTCA security documents:  DO-391 - Aeronautical Information System Security Framework Guidance  To maximize effectiveness in protecting the airspace systems, and not place undue burden on any particular area, the efforts and responsibilities need... Continue reading

ModalAI Launches 11g VOXL® 2 Mini to Advance the Industry Towards the Smallest AI Drones

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ModalAI today unveiled the powerful new VOXL 2 Mini, ushering in a new era for smaller, smarter, and safer drone autopilots. The newly designed VOXL 2 Mini features autonomy, communications, and power management, providing a 30% reduction in area compared to VOXL 2, to only 42mm x 42mm. At only 11g, VOXL 2... 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.