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Dates Set for FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition

May 21, 2020
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For Immediate Release: May 21, 2020FAA Contact: Marcia Alexander-Adams; Email: marcia.adams@faa.gov; Phone: 202-267-3488AUVSI Contact: Tom McMahon; Email: tmcmahon@auvsi.org; Phone: 571-255-7786 Dates Set for FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition Two-part virtual event is scheduled for July 8 to 9 and Aug. 18 to 19 WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International... Continue reading

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Fortem Technologies ensures safe airspace during first phase of UAS IPP in North Carolina

May 14, 2020
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Fortem Technologies has completed the first phase of the FAA’s UAS Integration Pilot Program (UAS IPP) in North Carolina.

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U.S. ally awards AeroVironment contract for its Puma LE UAS

May 13, 2020
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AeroVironment has announced that on Feb. 20, it was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $2,685,057 for its Puma Long Endurance (LE) UAS. The contract came from a U.S. ally and longtime customer of the company.

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Parrot, DroneSense partner to enhance UAS capabilities of public safety UAS teams

May 12, 2020
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Parrot has announced a partnership with software company DroneSense. Using DroneSense's comprehensive drone management platform, public safety organizations can build, manage, and scale their UAS programs.

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Elbit Systems introduces lifesaving capability to its Hermes 900 Maritime Patrol UAS

May 11, 2020
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Elbit Systems has introduced a lifesaving capability to its Hermes 900 Maritime Patrol UAS.

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PIT becomes first U.S. airport to deploy autonomous robotic cleaners equipped with ultraviolet lights

May 7, 2020
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Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) has become the first airport in the United States to deploy autonomous robotic cleaners equipped with ultraviolet (UV) lights that augment their traditional cleaning tools.

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Eight companies selected to help establish requirements for future Remote ID suppliers

May 6, 2020
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On Tuesday, May 5, the FAA announced the eight companies that will help the Federal government establish requirements for future suppliers of Remote Identification (Remote ID). With Remote ID, UAS will be able to provide identification and location information while operating in the nation’s airspace.

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Weekend Roundup: May 1, 2020

May 1, 2020
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This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.

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Sierra-Olympic Technologies releases new Vayu HD camera

April 30, 2020
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Sierra-Olympic Technologies Inc. has released its new Vayu HD camera.

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AUVSI to Host XPONENTIAL Virtual Sessions on Unmanned Systems Technology

April 29, 2020
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For Immediate Release: April 29, 2020Contact: Tom McMahon, tmcmahon@auvsi.org, (571) 255-7786 AUVSI to Host XPONENTIAL Virtual Sessions on Unmanned Systems Technology Week-long webinar series held due to rescheduled XPONENTIAL 2020 convention ARLINGTON, Va. – Next week, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will host XPONENTIAL Virtual Sessions, a week-long webinar series offering information, insights and insider... Continue reading

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