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Ready for Take Off: New RIEGL Laser Scanning Solutions for UAV-based Data Acquisition

With their latest developments, RIEGL once again underlines its pioneering role as a provider of high-performance LiDAR sensors and systems for integration with UAS. The ongoing trend in the UAS industry demands for performance-matched and survey-grade laser scanners for integration with both compact multi-rotor and high-speed VTOL or fixed-wing UAV platforms. RIEGL has recognized this... Continue reading

Kongsberg Geospatial Provides Unparalleled Situational Awareness on the Battlefield and Across the Corn Field

In many cases, technology developed for, and used by, the military crosses over successfully into the commercial sector. This month on the Dawn of Drones podcast, we focus on such crossover tech, thanks to our sponsor, Kongsberg Geospatial. In this interview, the Kongsberg Geospatial’s Director of Business Development, Adam Robinson, explains the company’s niche in crafting precision software tailored... 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

30 Mile True BVLOS Flight – Scalable Operation for all Organizations with Sentaero 5

November 17th - Censys Technologies operated a 30 mile, beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operation without visual observers flying Sentaero 5 over a cellular network in South Florida adjacent to Lake Okeechobee leveraging a performance-based (non-geo constrained) shielded operations waiver.  The mission was a proof of concept (POC) simulaNng data collecNon for algae blooms... Continue reading

Embention and Eanan Forge a Strategic Alliance for UAE’s Unmanned Aircraft Growth under a Joint Venture with an initial investment of USD 5 million.

This Joint Venture intends to manufacture a minimum of 3,000 Veronte Autopilots per annum. In a significant milestone for technological innovation and sustainable air mobility growth in the UAE, Embention, a global leader in avionics with the highest aircraft mobility standards, and EANAN, a leading Dubai-based Urban Air Mobility company , have signed an unprecedented... Continue reading

RTCA Announces Carol Huegel as Incoming President & CEO and the Upcoming Retirement of Terry McVenes

Washington, DC, November 20, 2023 – RTCA, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has named Ms. Carol Huegel as the next President and Chief Executive Officer. She will continue RTCA’s commitment to safer skies through collaboration and support of emerging trends in aerospace with the development of performance-based standards that serve as a... 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 120: ASTN Group

This week on the Dawn of Drones podcast, we continue a “Crossover Tech” focused month sponsored by Kongsberg Geospatial with Rommel Martinez, the Chief Technology Office at ASTN Group. Rommel is an AI researcher with 24 combined years in software engineering, systems administration, and software engineering, who has developed the Valmiz Augmentive Artificial Intelligence.  ASTN... Continue reading

AECOM advances its automated vehicle capabilities with its AV-Readi™ routing tool and partnership with ADASTEC Corp

The Company has filed a patent for its AV ReadiTM tool, which provides its transportation clients insight into the feasibility of AV routes and barriers to AV adoption DALLAS (November 3, 2023) — AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that it will partner with ADASTEC Corp, a leading technology supplier in the... Continue reading

Dawn of Drones | Episode 119: Airgility

Pramod Raheja, CEO of Airgility, joins Dawn this week, as we continue an amazing month dedicated to “Crossover Tech '' month and sponsored by Kongsberg Geospatial. Airgility develops dual-use autonomous systems designed to tackle real-world challenges, shaping a vision of enhanced effectiveness and capabilities for adopters of strategic and tactical aerial systems. Their solutions serve... 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.