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AUVSI Announces Green UAS Certification for Ascent AeroSystems SPIRIT, AgEagle eBee TAC, and Inspired Flight IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat UAS

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced that it has granted Green UAS certification to four new uncrewed aerial system (UAS) platforms: Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit, AgEagle’s eBee TAC, and Inspired Flight’s IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat. The certifications expand the Green approved list to better meet operational needs for public safety, critical infrastructure,... Continue reading

BVLOS Interview with Matt Sloane, SkyfireAI

This week, AUVSI and members of our Air Advocacy Committee met with the White House’s Office of Management and Budget to urge advancement of the draft Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) safety rule. Matt Sloane, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at SkyfireAI, participated in this week’s meeting for organizations focused on public safety /... Continue reading

The Future of Drones: Exploring GrandSKY’s Ecosystem & Project ULTRA

GrandSKY epitomizes the term "Ecosystem" for drones. The nation's first drone business park co-located on an active U.S. Air Force Base, GrandSKY focuses on drone research, operation and testing. This premier drone flight operations center offers exceptional testing facilities for both military and commercial beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights. In an exclusive interview,... Continue reading

Q&A: Blue UAS Refresh and Green UAS pathway for NDAA compliance verification

After the Blue UAS refresh event earlier this month, DIU announced that, “Current Blue UAS companies that are not renewed have an opportunity to be added to AUVSI’s Green UAS list to continue selling to non-DOD government agencies and entities that require proof of NDAA compliance.” The AUVSI Advocacy team sat down with Casie Ocaña, Director... Continue reading

Parallax Advanced Research Awarded Key Contract to Advance Beyond Visual Line of Sight Advanced Air Mobility Operations in Ohio

Beavercreek, Ohio – Parallax Advanced Research Corp. announced a new project funded through a recent contract award from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), positioning the company at the forefront of advanced aerospace initiatives in Northeast Ohio. This contract highlights Parallax's commitment to driving innovation in defense and aerospace sectors through cutting-edge research and development.The... Continue reading

Don Berchoff, TruWeather Solutions | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 48

The Dawn of Autonomy podcast concludes "Ecosystem" month, sponsored by GrandSKY with TruWeather Solutions’ CEO, Don “The Weather Don” Berchoff & Ken Stewart, CEO and President of NUAIR. Don has over 40 years of experience in the weather industry. His leadership in complex science and technology projects with the U.S. Air Force and National Weather... Continue reading

NUAIR & SRAA Celebrate New Headquarters and Highlight CNY’s Leadership in AAM and Drone Innovation

Central New York welcomes Assemblymembers Magnarelli, Hunter, and Stirpe along with key partners and industry leaders for the ribbon cutting of NUAIR’s new headquarters in Syracuse Hancock International Airport. SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – 31 October 2024 – Just outside the glass doors of Terminal A at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, NUAIR’s newly established headquarters sits... Continue reading

AUVSI Announces Formation of Committee to Develop Uncrewed Maritime Systems Operator Training & Certification

New Program Will Set Industry Standards for Training and Proficiency in Uncrewed Maritime Systems Operations Arlington, VA – The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is proud to announce the formation of a new committee dedicated to developing a comprehensive certification program for uncrewed maritime systems operators. This initiative will focus on setting industry-wide... Continue reading

Crown team begins hiring for $121 million NASA contract to advance aerospace and technology research

ARLINGTON, VA – Crown Consulting Inc. has begun hiring for its five-year, $121 million NASA Academic Mission Services 2 (NAMS-2) contract to provide aerospace and technology research and development support for NASA’s Ames Research Center in California. Crown seeks aerospace engineers, data scientists, software engineers, researchers and others from a range of disciplines who bring... 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.