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FIRST iZ, KnackForge partner to create control systems hardware and software for UAS tech

August 18, 2020
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A patent-pending UAS that allows drones to be dispatched autonomously by 911 operators called FIRST iZ has announced a partnership with KnackForge to create control systems hardware and software for its FIRST Port drone port, as well as its launch ecosystem.

AirCommercialDefense/SecurityLaw EnforcementPublic Safety

K-State Polytechnic campus receives waiver to fly UAS BVLOS in all class G airspace nationwide

August 17, 2020
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The FAA has granted Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus’ Applied Aviation Research Center a new waiver that permits K-State Polytechnic to fly UAS beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), in all Class G airspace nationwide.

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Elbit Systems’ THOR UAS completes series of environmental qualification tests

August 17, 2020
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Last October, it was announced that Elbit Systems was awarded a $153 million contract to provide a networked, multi-layered UAS array to an army in Southeast Asia, including more than 1,000 THOR Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) mini-UAS.

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Sierra Turbines discusses its case study on microturbines

August 14, 2020
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A new microturbine venture called Sierra Turbines is seeking to revolutionize UAV engines with 3D printing. Using the metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology from manufacturer VELO3D, Sierra Turbines reduced part count in a critical component from 61 to 1 and saw a variety of important performance gains as well.

AirDefense/SecurityGeneral DefenseGroundMapping/Surveying

Oneida County, New York awarded task order for Advanced Air Mobility development

August 12, 2020
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Through a NASA contract with its UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport, Oneida County, New York has been awarded an $897,000 task order for Advanced Air Mobility development.

AirData/Research ResourcePassenger Mobility - Air

PrecisionHawk awarded two patents for its UTM technologies

August 11, 2020
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PrecisionHawk has been awarded two patents for technologies it has developed for UAS traffic management (UTM).

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University of Alabama awarded grant to research how UAS can be used during disasters

August 10, 2020
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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has announced that it will receive $1.1 million of the $3.3 million in research, education and training grants awarded to universities that make up the FAA’s Air Transportation Center of Excellence (COE) for UAS, which is also known as the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE).

AirData/Research ResourcePublic Safety

UAS used to remotely inspect runway at Cranfield Airport in England

August 10, 2020
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For the first time, UAS were used to remotely inspect the runway at Cranfield Airport, which is located just outside the village of Cranfield, in Bedfordshire, England.

AirData/Research ResourceGroundMapping/Surveying

Volansi, NCDOT to begin commercial, middle-mile drone delivery projects in North Carolina

August 4, 2020
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Cargo drone delivery service provider Volansi has signed a teaming agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to begin commercial, middle-mile drone delivery projects in North Carolina.

AirCommercialLogistics/Delivery and Movement of Goods/Warehouse

Weekend Roundup: July 31, 2020

July 31, 2020
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This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.

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