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Charlton Evans, CEO, End State Solutions | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 66

This week on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, Charlton Evans, CEO of End State Solutions, takes the spotlight as we continue “Safety & Standards” month, sponsored by Viasat. With expertise in certification and airworthiness for autonomous systems—including Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), drone delivery, High Altitude Platform System (HAPS), and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)—Charlton is... Continue reading

Palm Springs Police Department Expands Drone Responder Program with MatrixSpace Radar Network

        Largest US radar-enabled municipal coverage, eliminating human visual observers Burlington, MA (April 1, 2025) – MatrixSpace, an intelligent sensor innovator, announced that the Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) has expanded its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, establishing the largest first responder agency coverage area (37 square miles) monitored by radar... Continue reading

American Aerospace Technologies’ AiRanger UAS Demonstrates 24-Hour Endurance Capability

  SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, Calif., March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) flew an around the clock mission carrying a 5lb mission payload with its AiRanger Group 3 Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS). As the only Commercial UAV manufacturer to receive commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) approval to fly in US... Continue reading

HSWERX Awards MatrixSpace Radar for Advanced Air Awareness for Remote UAS Operations

Enables Department of Homeland Security to Monitor Large, Secure, Remote Locations with Drones Niceville, FL and Burlington, MA (March 25, 2025) – HSWERX, the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) innovation hub, selected MatrixSpace Radar to provide advanced air detection to support uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) operations. The technology has potential applications across a variety of... Continue reading

Lisa Bee, Director of Air Traffic Services, Viasat | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 65

April is "Safety & Standards" month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, and we're kicking it off with our sponsor, Viasat. Lisa Bee, Director of Air Traffic Services at Viasat, brings over 30 years of experience in air traffic management, shaping strategies for satellite communications in aviation. Safety has always been at the core of... Continue reading

Progress on Domestic UAS Detection & Mitigation is Required for Public Trust, Enabling Drone Regulations

Uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) have transformed industries, increased efficiency, and saved lives. The overwhelming majority of drone operations comply with regulations, with registered aircraft and a Remote ID sensor serving as a digital license plate. This is especially true for AUVSI members and the customers our members serve. However, as drones become more... Continue reading

Innovation Vanguard Awards at XPONENTIAL

Inside Unmanned Systems Launches the Innovation Vanguard Awards to Recognize Excellence in Autonomous TechnologiesRed Bank NJ March 6, 2025 – Inside Unmanned Systems proudly introduces the Innovation Vanguard Awards (IVA), a premier industry accolade celebrating the most groundbreaking advancements in unmanned, autonomous, and uncrewed systems. These awards honor the visionaries, engineers, and companies pushing the... Continue reading

Unlocking Opportunity – NUAIR Increases FAA-Approved BVLOS Operating Area to 450 Square Miles

A leap for the uncrewed aviation and advanced air mobility community, NUAIR’s new operational airspace now spans a significant 450 square miles in Central New York. SYRACUSE, NY – March 6, 2025 – From an initial 50-mile narrow corridor in 2016 to a 240 square mile area supporting a wide variety of terrain and infrastructure... Continue reading

AUVSI Statement for the Record – America Builds: Air Traffic Control System Infrastructure and Staffing

Testimony of Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)Submitted for the Record to U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Aviation SubcommitteeAmerica Builds: Air Traffic Control System Infrastructure and StaffingMarch 4, 2025Chairman Nehls, Ranking Member Cohen, and Members of the Subcommittee:On behalf of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), we appreciate... 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.