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    Statement on Memo Highlighting the Threat PRC Drones Pose to Critical Infrastructure Security

    On behalf of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins issued the following statement regarding a memo released today by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on the threat drones from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) pose to U.S. national security:   “China's dominance... Continue reading

    Northwest UAV Wraps up 2023 on a High Note! A 36,000-foot DA high note!

    McMinnville, OR: At the tail end of 2023, NWUAV was invited by one of their highly respected customers to conduct performance and altitude testing onsite. NWUAV visited their customer’s altitude dyno test chamber to validate the capabilities of the NW-230 Heavy Fuel engine. Testing went extraordinarily well, with only a few minor adjustments to the... Continue reading

    Sagetech Avionics Blasts Into the New Year Riding High on Its Accomplishments

    In this interview, Sagetech Avionics’ CEO Tom Furey outlines the company’s advancements in certified mission-critical transponders, software and related technologies in support of defense and civil general aviation, uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Furey, a dynamic and hands-on executive with a passion for leading teams to breakout success... Continue reading

    PDW’s C100 Advanced Mission Capable Drone Approved for Blue UAS List

    Inclusion in the DoD program enables a more efficient approval process for military applications of the portable, long-endurance drone HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PDW, an innovator in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), today announced that its man-packable and heavy-lift quadcopter, the C100, has received approval for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Blue... Continue reading

    AUVSI Commends Inclusion of the American Security Drone Act in FY 24 NDAA

    Following passage in both the U.S. House and Senate, today Congress sent the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act to President Biden’s desk for signature. This legislation includes the bipartisan American Security Drone Act (ASDA), which will prohibit federal agencies from procuring and operating non-secure drones. The measure was introduced in the Senate by Senators... Continue reading

    Dawn of Drones | Episode 125: Sagetech Avionics

    This week we continue  “Best of 2023” month with our month’s sponsor, Sagetech Avionics, and its CEO Tom Furey, a dynamic and hands-on executive with a passion for leading teams to breakout success in growth industries.  Sagetech Avionics ensures safe flight for crewed and uncrewed aircraft through mission-critical transponders, software and related technologies. Serving both... Continue reading

    Dawn of Drones | Episode 122: IdeaForge Technology

    The Dawn of Drones podcast closes out an awesome month dedicated to “Crossover Drone Tech” and sponsored by Kongsberg Geospatial with Raghav Mallick, Senior Product Manager at ideaForge. Raghav is an Aerospace Engineer with over 10 years of success in Product Management, Research & Development, and Regulatory Policy, ensuring business and product success. IdeaForge stands... Continue reading

    Stratom secures Air Force contract to develop autonomy-ready compact lift truck prototype

    More compact and agile than the MJ-1 lift truck, the first-of-its-kind platform remotely streamlines Air Force cargo transport, loading and unloading to increase operational flexibility  BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stratom, a leading developer of autonomous ground vehicles and robotic systems for logistics and operational applications, today announced it has been selected... Continue reading

    Dawn of Drones | Episode 117: Drone Alliance Europe

    The Dawn of Drones podcast closes out an awesome month dedicated to the “Tech Ecosystem” and sponsored by TruWeather Solutions with special guest Joanna Wieczorek, strategic advisor of Drone Alliance Europe.  Joanna joins Dawn to discuss the innovative technological and regulatory advancements in the drone industry across the pond. Drone Alliance Europe unites prominent tech... Continue reading

    SKYTRAC’s SDL-350 Gains Iridium Approval to Provide Broadband Connectivity Across all Segments of Aviation

    Las Vegas, NV, October 17, 2023 – SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (satcom), today announced that its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) broadband Iridium Certus communications system, the SDL-350, has gained official Iridium approval to provide the aviation industry with advanced, truly global L-band connectivity at up... 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.

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