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    MBZIRC Maritime Grand Challenge Provides Opportunity For Unmanned Systems Competition, Collaboration, Innovation

    The Mohammed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC) is a global competition designed to push the boundaries of autonomous robotics. With a total prize purse of over US $3 million, the challenge is held every two years in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and provides universities, research centers, companies, and individual innovators an opportunity to address global... Continue reading

    Stratom selected by CACI to support its DTRA Decisive Action Task order award win

    BOULDER, Colo. — (Nov. 02, 2021) — Stratom, a leading developer of autonomous ground vehicles and robotic systems for logistics and operational applications, today announced it has been chosen to support CACI International Inc., a leading provider of expertise and technology to government enterprise and mission customers, in providing the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA)... Continue reading

    Unmanned Systems Defense – Phase III Highlights

    This week AUVSI hosted Unmanned Systems Defense (USD), the association’s signature annual event connecting industry leaders with Department of Defense (DoD) officials to advance the front line of innovation.  As the Pentagon moves resources to address a new era of strategic competition, unmanned systems – in the air and space, at sea, and on land – will be the tip of the sword for U.S. competitiveness. USD bring together stakeholders throughout the... Continue reading

    GA-ASI SEAGUARDIAN® FLIES FIRST APPROVED POINT-TO-POINT UAS FLIGHT IN UK

    Flight Demonstrates Safety of UAS Flights in Civil Airspace LOSSIEMOUTH – 16 September 2021 – The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for the first time approved a point-to-point domestic flight of an unmanned aircraft that utilized the UK’s airways structure when General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew its MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)... Continue reading

    UNMANNED SYSTEMS DEFENSE PHASE II: MARITIME

    AUVSI today hosted Phase II of Unmanned Systems Defense, the association’s signature event connecting industry leaders with U.S. defense officials to advance the front line of innovation. Throughout the day’s maritime-focused programming, experts discussed the promise unmanned marine technologies hold for maintaining the U.S. military’s competitive advantage and the need to champion funding for these... Continue reading

    Phase II – AUVSI USDPS Virtual Conference Next Week

    Media Contact: Jackie Beckwith, jbeckwith@auvsi.org For Immediate Release: July 21, 2021     Phase II of AUVSI Annual Unmanned Systems Defense Conference Next Week   Arlington, Va. – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems (AUVSI) will host Phase II of its annual Unmanned Systems Defense conference virtually starting next week. This iteration will build on conversations that took place during... Continue reading

    Diamond Aircraft’s DA62 MPP Now Available with SKYTRAC SDL-350 Satcom for Broadband Iridium Certus Connectivity

      KELOWNA, BC, June 22, 2021 -- SKYTRAC, a leader in satellite communications (Satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, today announced that Diamond Aircraft, a leading Austria-based general aviation aircraft manufacturer, will feature SKYTRAC’s SDL-350 Satellite Communications (Satcom) solution as a customer option for broadband Iridium Certus connectivity and onboard server capabilities.The SDL-350, which utilizes the... Continue reading

    FAA UAS SYMPOSIUM: EPISODE III, DAY TWO RECAP

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and AUVSI today hosted the second day of Episode III of the UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition. Keynote and panel sessions featured a range of experts discussing international issues, STEM, regulatory updates, and other topics relevant to the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry. Keynote Sessions: Diversity, Tribal Nations, and Legislative... Continue reading

    FAA UAS Symposium: Episode III, Day One Recap

    Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) AUVSI hosted Episode III of the UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition. Attendees heard from a range of experts about topics relevant to the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) community and the future of drone operations.  Keynote: FAA Administrator Steve Dickson Announces ARC FAA Administrator Steve Dickson shared his vision... Continue reading

    Military minds discuss ways to ensure solid integration of unmanned systems that increasingly come from different developers

    Bringing unmanned systems into service for the U.S. military increasingly requires integrating complex hardware, software, algorithms and other elements from different vendors and developers. Five experts on the challenges of safe, effective integration offered their insights Wednesday in a panel discussion called, “Advancing Autonomy Through Platform Integration.” Moderator Kevin Hagan, unmanned systems account executive for... 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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