The winners of the 2020 AUVSI Chapter/Member of the Year Awards
The winners of the 2020 AUVSI Chapter and Member of the Year Awards were announced on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
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“Know Before You Fly” Drone Education Campaign Expands Reach with Addition of Consumer Technology Association
For Immediate Release: October 6, 2020Media Contact: Jackie Beckwith, jbeckwith@auvsi.org “Know Before You Fly” Drone Education Campaign Expands Reach with Addition of Consumer Technology Association CTA joins FAA, AUVSI and AMA in effort to educate public on drone use Arlington, Va. – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Academy of Model... Continue reading
Developing a positive public perception of UAS is a collaborative effort between stakeholders
The UAS industry has an excellent safety record, but the occasional bad actor can still dominate media coverage, which can have an immeasurably negative impact on the industry's public perception.
DRONERESPONDERS Global Public Safety UAS Summit to highlight benefits of drones to public safety sector
During Xponential, the DRONERESPONDERS Global Public Safety UAS Summit will highlight the immense benefits that drone technology provides to public safety agencies and first responders across the world.
First Flight for MANNARINO’s Real-Time Operating System (M-RTOS)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First Flight for MANNARINO’s Real-Time Operating System (M-RTOS) MONTREAL, CANADA, and AUVSI XPONENTIAL, USA – October 5, 2020 MANNARINO Systems & Software Inc. of Montreal, Quebec, Canada successfully achieved a first flight for its real-time operating system, M-RTOS, on September 24, 2020. Installed on a remotely-piloted aircraft system (RPAS) controlled by a MicroPilot Inc.... Continue reading
SKA Custom Robots and Machines offering interactive robotic experience during Xponential
Although Xponential is taking place in a virtual environment this year, that doesn’t mean that attendees won’t be able to have an interactive experience, thanks to the efforts of engineering consulting and contracting firm SKA Custom Robots and Machines.
Weekend Roundup: September 11, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
North Carolina A&T awarded $550K to establish Testbed of Connected Autonomous MicroTransit Vehicles
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded an interdisciplinary research team at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (North Carolina A&T) $550,000 to establish a Testbed of Connected Autonomous MicroTransit Vehicles.
Parrot selected to participate in Blue sUAS program
Parrot has been selected to participate in the Blue sUAS (small UAS) program by the U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).
TomTom launches new product to ensure safe automated driving operations
TomTom (TOM2) has launched a new product for automated vehicles called TomTom RoadCheck that allows carmakers to decide where it is safe for drivers to activate their vehicles’ automated driving functions.