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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

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

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

AUVSI Announces Certification of Additional Green UAS Components

This week, AUVSI announced the addition of 4 products to the Green UAS component cleared list. This follows the recent certification of a new UAS platform as Green, which also assessed the platform’s included components: CubePilot Cube Purple and Cube Blue flight controllers, Ardupilot Arducopter software, and Panasonic Toughbook Ground Control Station. Through a data-sharing agreement with... Continue reading

AUVSI Unveils UAS Cybersecurity Guide

This week, AUVSI published guidance for UAS stakeholders seeking to better enhance cybersecurity and mitigate supply chain risks. We caught up with Casie Ocaña, Director, Trusted Programs at AUVSI to learn more. Q: What are some of the top pain points you’re hearing from the UAS community about cyber- and supply chain-security? A: The bottleneck caused by addressing supply chain... Continue reading

MassRobotics Launches Second Robotics Accelerator to Propel Next Wave of Robotics Startups in 2025

BOSTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 20, 2024 / MassRobotics, the world's leading independent robotics innovation hub, announces the launch of its second MassRobotics Accelerator, in partnership with the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech). Following the success of the inaugural program, the upcoming accelerator will continue to support and advance robotics entrepreneurs with bespoke programming, individual... Continue reading

AUVSI Announces Green UAS Certification for Hoverfly Spectre Tethered Drone

The first tethered UAS Platform verified as secure and NDAA compliant ahead of Blue UAS list refresh Arlington, Va. — The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced that it has granted Green UAS certification to Hoverfly Technologies’ Spectre Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS). The platform is the first tethered drone to be verified as... Continue reading

Unusual Machines’ FPV Flight Controller Approved for Blue UAS Framework

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / August 7, 2024 / Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC) ("Unusual Machines" or the "Company"), a drone and drone components manufacturer, today announced that its Rotor Riot Brave F7 Flight Controller has been approved for inclusion on the Blue UAS Framework list. This significant milestone underscores Unusual Machines' commitment to providing... Continue reading

You are invited to attend the Tennessee Drone Symposium!

A Great Opportunity to Be Part of a New Event… We are thrilled to announce the inaugural Tennessee Drone Symposium. As technology continues to advance the world of transportation to previously unthinkable levels, we find ourselves on the cutting edge of another transformative breakthrough. This symposium offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with professionals from the... 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.