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FIRST iZ, KnackForge partner to create control systems hardware and software for UAS tech

August 18, 2020
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A patent-pending UAS that allows drones to be dispatched autonomously by 911 operators called FIRST iZ has announced a partnership with KnackForge to create control systems hardware and software for its FIRST Port drone port, as well as its launch ecosystem.

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K-State Polytechnic campus receives waiver to fly UAS BVLOS in all class G airspace nationwide

August 17, 2020
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The FAA has granted Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus’ Applied Aviation Research Center a new waiver that permits K-State Polytechnic to fly UAS beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), in all Class G airspace nationwide.

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Weekend Roundup: August 14, 2020

August 14, 2020
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This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.

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PrecisionHawk awarded two patents for its UTM technologies

August 11, 2020
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PrecisionHawk has been awarded two patents for technologies it has developed for UAS traffic management (UTM).

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University of Alabama awarded grant to research how UAS can be used during disasters

August 10, 2020
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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has announced that it will receive $1.1 million of the $3.3 million in research, education and training grants awarded to universities that make up the FAA’s Air Transportation Center of Excellence (COE) for UAS, which is also known as the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE).

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Weekend Roundup: July 24, 2020

July 24, 2020
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This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.

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AutoX receives permit to test driverless vehicles in San Jose, California

July 22, 2020
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On Friday, July 17, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issued self-driving car tech company AutoX a permit that authorizes the company to test driverless vehicles on surface streets within a designated part of San Jose, California, pursuant to state law and regulation.

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Parrot works with French authorities and regulators to address progressing UAS regulations in France

July 22, 2020
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To address the rapidly progressing drone regulations in France, Parrot has announced that it has worked closely with French authorities and regulators.

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Pratt Miller Mobility demonstrates Large Area Autonomous Disinfecting vehicle at Michigan airport

July 20, 2020
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From July 13 to 17, Pratt Miller Mobility (PMM) demonstrated its Large Area Autonomous Disinfecting (LAAD) vehicle at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in front of key stakeholders and members of the press.

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Skydio, DroneResponders develop safety principles to advance responsible and effective deployment of drones

July 20, 2020
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Skydio has announced that it worked with DroneResponders to help develop the “The Five C’s: Principles for the Responsible Use of Drones by Public Safety Agencies,” which was released on Monday, July 20. The principles are designed to advance the responsible and effective deployment of drones.

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