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The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Takes R&D to New Heights

March marks the beginning of a month dedicated to the theme of "R&D to Real World Operations" month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, proudly sponsored by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO). In this article, we interview James Grimsley, the Executive Director of Advanced Technology Initiatives at CNO, who has been instrumental in shaping... Continue reading

Airspace Awareness Exhibitors and Content Takes the Stage at XPONENTIAL 2024

XPONENTIAL 2024 is just around the corner. This year, the event will be held at the San Diego Convention Center from April 22 to 25, 2024. The uncrewed focus of the event is not limited to the systems themselves but also the emerging and evolving safety and security challenges that come with implementing new technologies.... Continue reading

Denver Hopkins, Horizon Aerobotics | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 12

It’s “R&D to Real World Ops” on the Dawn of Autonomy as we continue a month sponsored by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and featuring Denver Hopkins, CEO at Horizon Aerobotics. Denver Hopkins is a 24-year technology veteran and has delivered successful projects across a range of industries including consumer electronics, IT infrastructure and aerospace.... Continue reading

AUVSI and CDA Release Guidance on the FAA UAS Remote Identification Rule

The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), an independent non-profit organization led by key members of the commercial drone industry, and the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of uncrewed systems and robotics, has released a reference document providing guidance to the commercial drone industry on staying... Continue reading

AUVSI Applauds Signing of Drone Prepared Legislation into Law in South Dakota

Today, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed Senate Bill 169 into law after its unanimous passage in the State’s Senate and 67-2 passage in the House of Representatives.The law, which was supported by AUVSI, codifies the rights of commercial and recreational drone operators, reaffirms the authority of the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) over air navigation... Continue reading

Nova Systems Select SKYTRAC’s Iridium Certus® Solution for Coast Guard Programs

ANAHEIM, CA, February 28, 2024 – SKYTRAC Systems Ltd (SKYTRAC), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, today announced that it was chosen by Nova Systems, a leading provider of engineering services and technology solutions, to provide mission-critical satcom solutions in support of a series of European Coast Guard programs. Nova Systems... Continue reading

SKYTRAC Partners with a Canadian Law Enforcement Agency to Secure Airbus H135 STC for the SDL-350

  ANAHEIM, CA, February 27, 2024 – SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (satcom), today announced that they partnered with a Canadian law enforcement agency to complete an Airbus H135 Standard Type Certification (STC) for the SDL-350. As one of the first integrations of the SDL-350 on the... Continue reading

iMEDCAP: How an innovative European project shall pioneer the rescue of wounded soldiers from inaccessible areas

In December, the project iMEDCAP, funded by the European Defence Fund, was kicked-off. With its user-driven, holistic approach, the flagship iMEDCAP sets out to revolutionize the emergency detection, identification, extraction, treatment, and evacuation of gravely injured and possibly contagious personnel in a completely autonomous way.  Munich, 20 January 2024. Funded by the European Defence Fund... Continue reading

Overwatch Imaging launches AI-driven automation software for FMV gimbals

Overwatch Imaging Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) enhances gimbals with automated tactical search, detection and reporting capabilities   February 20, 2024  Hood River, Oregon: After nearly a decade of developing software-forward multispectral Smart Sensors, Overwatch Imaging has launched a first-of-its-kind solution dedicated to enhancing full motion video gimbals with automated search, detection, and analysis capabilities.  Overwatch Automated Sensor... 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.