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AUVSI to Host Multi-Domain, Multi-Sector Hill Day to Advocate for Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems on March 22

Arlington, Va. – The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will host its 2023 Hill Day next week, returning for the first time in-person on Capitol Hill since September 2019. Participants will be available for scheduled meetings with the press.   The one-day event brings together leading U.S companies and experts in uncrewed vehicles, autonomous... Continue reading

Finalists Named for AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards

Finalists Named for AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards   Winners to be announced at XPONENTIAL 2023 in Denver, CO on May 8-11    ARLINGTON, Va. — The Association for Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) today named the finalists for the sixth annual AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards. The awards recognize the accomplishments of companies, organizations and individuals across the uncrewed systems community. The... Continue reading

Dawn of Drones | Episode 85: James Grimsley, Executive Director / Advanced Technology Initiatives, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

This week on the Dawn of Drones, join James Grimsley, The Executive Director – Advanced Technology Initiatives for The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO), as we continue a month dedicated to "Future Industry" sponsored by Airspace Link, and presented by AUVSI. James and Dawn will discuss how the CNO has become a national leader and... Continue reading

Saildrone Completes World-first Uncrewed Alaska Ocean Mapping Mission

Saildrone surveyed more than 45,000 square kilometers of previously unknown ocean floor around Alaska’s Aleutian Islands and off the California coast to address ocean exploration gaps in remote areas. (March 7, 2023 – ALAMEDA, CA) – The Saildrone Surveyor, the world’s largest uncrewed ocean mapping vehicle, has completed a months-long survey around Alaska’s Aleutian Islands... Continue reading

AUVSI Applauds Passage of Industry-Backed Drone Legislation in Mississippi

Today, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) commended Mississippi legislators for passing and Governor Reeves for signing into law legislation to ensure the state is ready for the future of advanced aviation. The Uncrewed Aircraft Systems' Rights and Authorities Act (Senate Bill 1246) will foster a regulatory environment that enables the burgeoning drone... Continue reading

The Helicopter Company and SKYTRAC Partner to Provide Aircraft Connectivity and Support for Rapidly Growing Fleet

  ATLANTA, GA, March 8, 2023 – SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (satcom), and The Helicopter Company (THC), established by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) as the premier helicopter service provider licensed to operate commercial flights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Kingdom), have entered... Continue reading

Global Medical Response (GMR) Selects SKYTRAC for Landmark Satcom and Mission Services Fleet Upgrade Program

  ATLANTA, GA, March 7, 2023 – SKYTRAC (SKYTRAC Systems Ltd.), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, today announced that Global Medical Response (GMR), the largest medical transport company in the world, has selected SKYTRAC to provide fleet-harmonized satellite airtime and mission-critical capabilities to its 381 rotary-wing aircraft.The fleet upgrade... Continue reading

Stratom and Imenco partner to deliver world-class robotic refueling systems for commercial aviation and offshore environments

The strategic partnership combines industry-leading technologies and expertise to deliver best-in- class autonomous refueling solutions to increase efficiencies, optimize business objectives and improve safety for global customers across various industries BOULDER, Colo. , Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  (HAI HELI-EXPO, Booth #B2322) Stratom, a global leader in robotic refueling and autonomous systems, and Imenco,... Continue reading

AUVSI and ASMC Collaborate to Support PPBE Reform

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) announced today a collaboration to broaden perspective in support of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Reform. ASMC formed a PPBE Reform Task Force in May 2022 to develop recommendations, raise awareness, and review and assess documents released by the Legislative... Continue reading

Federated Wireless Partners with AURA Network Systems to Advance Autonomous Aviation with Spectrum Management in the 450 MHz Band

Aviation network innovator selects Federated Wireless to jointly develop spectrum management system for crewed and uncrewed aviation market Arlington, VA and McLean, VA – February 24, 2023 – Federated Wireless, Inc., a shared spectrum and private wireless leader, today announced that AURA Network Systems has selected Federated Wireless to jointly develop a spectrum management system for... 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.