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SKYTRAC’s SDL-350 Gains Iridium Approval to Provide Broadband Connectivity Across all Segments of Aviation

Las Vegas, NV, October 17, 2023 – SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (satcom), today announced that its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) broadband Iridium Certus communications system, the SDL-350, has gained official Iridium approval to provide the aviation industry with advanced, truly global L-band connectivity at up... Continue reading

Carson Air Selects SKYTRAC SDL-350 for State-of-the-Art Aeromedical Connectivity

COLUMBUS, OH, October 23, 2023 – SKYTRAC (SKYTRAC Systems Ltd), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, today announced that Carson Air, a leading provider of fixed-wing air ambulance services in British Columbia, has selected SKYTRAC’s Iridium Certus SDL-350 broadband L-band satellite system onboard their fleet of King Air 360 aircraft. ... Continue reading

AUVSI Submits Comments to Congress on Defense Appropriations

Today, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) published a letter sent to U.S. House and Senate Defense Appropriations Committee members, urging Congress to fully fund the Autonomy Enterprise Platform (AEP) at $50 million, the Tactical Unmanned Ground Vehicle (TUGV) program at $142.1 million and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) at $1 billion in the final... Continue reading

AUVSI Urges Swift Senate Vote to Confirm Mike Whitaker as FAA Administrator

Today, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee advanced Michael Whitaker's nomination for Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with unanimous, bipartisan support. On behalf of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), President and CEO Brian Wynne issued the following statement: “The advanced aviation industry is ready to support the transition to a national... Continue reading

Intelligent Interconnectivity Solutions for Air and Maritime Autonomy

With the autonomous industry rapidly changing, system-wide reliability and verification is key. Advancements in component solutions are poised to transform autonomous applications and shape the future of transportation.   Trends and Best Practices  LEMO USA has seen an industry-wide move toward seeking out custom connector solutions that meet specific application needs. When it comes to components,... Continue reading

Silvus Introduces StreamCaster PRISM

Precision Integrated Sectorized MIMO – Antenna Radio System Family of Modular Sector Antennas Delivering High Throughput and Wide Area Coverage   Los Angeles, CA and at AUSA Annual 2023 (October 10, 2023) – Silvus Technologies, Inc. ("Silvus"), a global leader of advanced wireless networking communication systems, today introduced StreamCaster PRISM, a new family of modular Precision Integrated... Continue reading

Auterion’s Updated All-in-One Computing Platform for Robotics, Skynode X, Enables Advanced Reliability and Autonomous Behaviors in High-risk Environments

Updated platform contains a Flight Controller, Mission Computer and LTE Connectivity to power  autonomous vehicles of all sizes MOORPARK, Calif. and ZURICH – October 9, 2023 – Auterion, the company building the software-defined future for mobile robotics and powering the world’s leading drone manufacturers, has released an update to its popular all-in-one autonomy solution for... Continue reading

Lemo Connectivity Solutions for Ground Autonomy and Robotics

When it comes to connectivity solutions, considerations encompass cabling, connector styles, weight, bend relief, and size. Lemo provides intelligent vision and sensing connectivity solutions for autonomous mapping and navigation that address these considerations.  Industry Trends Published in our 2023 Quarterly Insight Q1, AUVSI recently polled people across a wide spectrum of uncrewed industries regarding industry growth... Continue reading

Dawn of Drones | Episode 115: DroneAdair, Inc.

Cody Retlich, Founder & CEO of DroneAdair, joins Dawn this week, as we continue an amazing month dedicated to "Tech Ecosystem" and sponsored by TruWeather Solutions. DroneAdair offers drone pilots an end-to-end mission management platform that streamlines business operations, enabling a greater focus on flying. DroneAdair, a web platform developed by experienced drone pilots, originated... 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.