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The New Gold Standard for Autonomous Systems: Saildrone Voyager Is First USV to Earn Formal Classification

The American Bureau of Shipping issued the first-ever classification for a commercial autonomous, uncrewed vehicle to Saildrone for the 10-meter Voyager.  The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has been a driving force in shaping the standards for safety and excellence in design and construction for the maritime industry for over 150 years. Saildrone is excited... Continue reading

Alva Industries unveils game-changing 2nd generation of the ALTUS X60 UAV Propulsion System

Alva Industries, the Norwegian powerhouse in electric motor technology, is proud to introduce the game-changing 2nd generation of their ALTUS X60 Propulsion System. Building upon the success of the ALTUS X60 product line, this state-of-the-art propulsion system introduces four new cutting-edge features and enhanced reliability.   Improved Safety & Reliability: At the core of this... Continue reading

TruWeather Harnesses the Power of Advanced Technology to Keep Advanced Aviation Flying

The drone and advanced air mobility (AAM) industries will not succeed without having significantly more fidelity on low altitude weather. Current equipment, systems and standards do not provide this. Don Berchoff, CEO of TruWeather Solutions, has made it his life's mission to fill this weather “data desert” by advocating for a different approach. In this... Continue reading

Dawn of Drones | Episode 118: Kongsberg Geospatial

November is “Crossover Tech Month” Month on the Dawn of Drones podcast! This week, we kick it off with our month sponsor, Kongsberg Geospatial and its Director of Business Development, Adam Robinson.  Kongsberg Geospatial specializes in precision software for mapping, geospatial visualization, and situational awareness, prioritizing high-performance, real-time components for critical infrastructure. Renowned for TerraLens®,... Continue reading

Embention Releases T28 Dual Tracking Antenna

The T28 is a tracking antenna that enables establishing a long-range communication link between an airborne aircraft and its ground control station. The new version of the T28 tracking antenna allows for the installation of two directional antennas, making it compatible with MIMO systems and similar technologies. This system enables more stable communications and achieves long-range... Continue reading

Alva Industries unveils game-changing 2nd generation of their ALTUS X60 UAV Propulsion System

Alva Industries, the Norwegian powerhouse in electric motor technology, is set to redefine the world of UAV propulsion. The 2nd generation of ALTUS X60 builds upon the success of the ALTUS X60 product line, introducing new cutting-edge features and enhanced reliability.   Meticulously crafted in Trondheim, Norway, it sets a new standard for excellence. Alva's unwavering... Continue reading

AURA Receives Women and Drones ‘2023 Company Innovation Award’

Panel of International Judges Honors AURA at Annual Women in Emerging Aviation Technologies Awards McLean, Va. (October 26, 2023) – AURA Network Systems, a national pioneer in advanced aviation command-and-control (C2) communications considered crucial to certified uncrewed aircraft operations, has received the Women and Drones “2023 Company Innovation Award.” The honor was bestowed on the... Continue reading

Saildrone Fleet Reaches New Milestone: 1,000,000 Nautical Miles and 32,000 Days at Sea

The accomplishment comes just 10 years after the first Saildrone USV crossed the Pacific Ocean and confirms Saildrone’s position as the only proven long-range, long-endurance uncrewed platform. On a windy day in October 2013, a small team of engineers and boatbuilders watched the first wind-powered ocean drone disappear over the horizon, bound for Hawaii 2,200... Continue reading

Vantage Robotics Announces Vision2, A Universal Robotics Controller

Available now SAN LEANDRO, CA - October 16, 2023 - Vantage Robotics announces the launch of the Vision2 Universal Robotics Controller. Vision2 offers the first high performance and economical solution for controlling a wide range of robots including drones, ground robots, and water vehicles. Created as part of the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit’s Soldier Robotic... 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.