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FlytBase and Pix4D Partner to Streamline Drone Data Processing Workflows

San Jose, California (USA), July 22, 2024: FlytBase, the leading drone autonomy software platform, announces a strategic partnership with Pix4D, the leading photogrammetry platform for terrestrial and drone mapping. This integration will enable FlytBase users to seamlessly upload their drone-captured data directly to the online platform PIX4Dcloud, streamlining project management and minimizing manual interventions. Mapping... Continue reading

Sky Power introduces mobile APU test and evaluation system

Based on the SP-180 SRE-hybrid Wankel engine, Sky Power International offers the SP-180 SRE APU demonstrator. An Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) is a small, self-contained power source that is used in land and rail vehicles as well as in general aviation or maritime applications. These units provide an independent power supply that allows the main... Continue reading

Declan Sweeney, Aerial Evolution Association of Canada | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 30

This week on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, sponsored by Viasat and centered around  "Global Leaders'', Declan Sweeney, the Executive Director of Unmanned Systems Canada – Systèms Télécommandés Canada (USC-STC) joins us as our special guest. His roles on USC-STC's board and committees, coupled with spearheading civil/commercial workshops, led to him earning the Pip Rudkin... Continue reading

EASA Approves ETSO Certification Basis for Veronte Autopilot

EASA, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, has approved the certification basis for the Veronte Autopilot, making it the first guidance and flight control system for UAS and eVTOL to undergo an ETSO-C198 certification process. Pioneers in Autonomous System Certification Since its inception, Embention has demonstrated a strong commitment to reliability and certification. After complying... Continue reading

Overwatch Group and PteroDynamics Ink Strategic Relationship

Companies Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Transwing® VTOL UAS in the UK, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND AND COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – July 1, 2024 – Overwatch Group, a UK-based end-to-end design and manufacture company specializing in advanced unmanned system and munitions technologies, and PteroDynamics Inc., an innovator in vertical... Continue reading

Fuel Cell Powers SKIRON-XLE sUAS for Long Range Reconnaissance

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, was out in the field with a new addition to its SKIRON Expeditionary small UAS product line. Designated SKIRON-XLE, the long-endurance variant is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and purpose-designed for long range reconnaissance. While flight testing is on-going, SKIRON-XLE is expected to extend flight times to well... Continue reading

FAA reauthorization adds power to UND’s UAS programs

Attendees of the first ASSUREd Safe training program conduct flight tests outside UND’s Ryan Hall, in July 2023. Adam Kurtz/UND Today. The recent reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration means full speed ahead for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced and urban air-mobility research (AAM/UAM) at UND. It also means more opportunities for UAS graduates... Continue reading

Wisk Aero Acquires Leading Software Firm Verocel

Verocel’s unique expertise in the certification of high-integrity software advances Wisk’s autonomous certification effort MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, announced today it has acquired Verocel Inc., a software verification and validation (V&V) company. Verocel’s unique expertise in supporting the certification of high-integrity aerospace software and the qualification... Continue reading

AUVSI Formalizes Ground Advocacy Committee, Elects Inaugural Leadership

AUVSI’s ground domain Working Group recently formalized as an Advocacy Committee, approving bylaws and hosting its first leadership elections. Going forward, the Ground Advocacy Committee (GAC) will set AUVSI’s legislative and regulatory priorities in the ground domain. The GAC is composed of a diverse group of member companies, including those in automated goods movement, ground... Continue reading

About AUVSI

Since 1972, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has enabled technical innovation, supportive policy, and inspired academic breakthroughs in the uncrewed industry.