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AUVSI Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Impact of Drones on Law Enforcement

Today, Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), testified before the U.S. House of Representatives on how first responders are using drones to aid in public safety missions and emergency response. The joint hearing on “Unmanned Aerial Systems: An Examination of the Use of Drones in Emergency Response”... Continue reading

RED CAT LAUNCHES ROBOTICS AND AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS CONSORTIUM TO BRIDGE CRITICAL UAS TECHNOLOGY GAPS FOR WARFIGHTERS

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat”), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced the formation of the Red Cat Futures Initiative (RFI). RFI is an independent, industry-wide consortium of robotics and autonomous systems (RAS)... Continue reading

Elsight Enhances the Indago 4 Uncrewed Aerial System with Robust and Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Communications

After integration with Elsight Halo, the Indago 4 completed its first BVLOS (beyond visual line-of-sight) flight with enhanced capabilities for wider situational awareness Or Yehuda, Israel — May 7, 2024 During a strategic collaboration exercise, Elsight’s Halo connectivity platform was rapidly integrated with Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Indago 4 Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) to complete... Continue reading

Lori DeMatteis, MatrixSpace | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 19

This week's episode of the Dawn of Autonomy podcast features Lori DeMatteis, Chief Revenue Officer at MatrixSpace. With over 20 years of experience as a global executive leader spanning 110 countries, Lori brings a proven track record of driving significant revenue into vertical industries for emerging technologies, from startups to market leaders, having played key... Continue reading

USI Provides Drone Education to Hit the Ground Running…Without Hitting The Ground

The Dawn of Autonomy podcast dedicated the month of April to the theme of “Education,” sponsored by USI, leaders in education and training for the drone pilots of today and the future. In this interview with Josh Olds, USI’s President, CEO, and co-founder, he discusses the paramount importance of UAS education centered on safety, its... Continue reading

Michael Healander, Airspace Link | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 18

May is "Safe and Secure Skies" month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, and we're excited to begin with our month sponsor, Airspace Link. Our guest this week is Michael Healander, the Co-Founder, President & CEO of Airspace Link, who brings a strong executive management background and 15 years of experience driving growth within the... Continue reading

Silvus Technologies and Kägwerks Unveil DOCK StreamCaster Family of Cutting-Edge Tactical Networking Systems

Redefining Tactical Networking for Elite Operators Operator Centric Design – Low SWaP profile, streamlined cabling and unified power reduces operator load-out Powerfully Advanced Networking Performance – Seamlessly scale from tactical Personal Area Network to wide-area mesh networks connecting hundreds of nodes Designed for the Universally Connected Warfighter – Integrated Samsung S23TE provides mission-ready mobility and... Continue reading

XPONENTIAL 2024 Launches Next Week in San Diego

It’s almost time for XPONENTIAL, the technology event for autonomy and robotics. 7,500 professionals from around the globe will gather at the San Diego Convention Center, April 22-25, to explore the latest technologies, build knowledge, and connect with colleagues and influential leaders. Heather Lee, Chief Operating Officer at AUVSI, is looking forward to welcoming all members of the... Continue reading

From Concept to Reality: Horizon Aerobotics’ Revolution in Drones

Houston, Texas-based Horizon Aerobotics Inc., an enterprise drone company, focuses on markets in public safety, defense, infrastructure and utility inspection and disaster response. In a recent episode of the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, Denver Hopkins, the company’s co-founder and CEO, discussed its research and development (R&D) initiatives to create more robust and secure drone solutions... 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.