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FIREBIRD DRONE Introduces Fixed-Wing Drone for Emergency Response

Gainesville, FL – July, 2024 – FIREBIRD DRONE is proud to announce the launch of its Emergency Response Fixed-Wing Drone, designed specifically to enhance rapid response in crisis situations by providing superior aerial intelligence. The FIREBIRD DRONE is a "Purpose Driven Design" specifically aimed at mitigating and aiding emergency situations. Its speed, endurance, and payload... Continue reading

FAA reauthorization adds power to UND’s UAS programs

Attendees of the first ASSUREd Safe training program conduct flight tests outside UND’s Ryan Hall, in July 2023. Adam Kurtz/UND Today. The recent reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration means full speed ahead for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced and urban air-mobility research (AAM/UAM) at UND. It also means more opportunities for UAS graduates... Continue reading

High Point Aerotechnologies: Solutions to Protect Battlefields and Homelands

When you think of "Safe and Secure Skies," you can't help but think of High Point Aerotechnologies (HPA), a technology company headquartered in Boise, Idaho that develops autonomous defense and robotic systems with multi-mission capabilities. In a recent episode of the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, Chief Revenue Officer Evan Hunt discussed the company’s various partnerships... Continue reading

John McArthur, WISPR Systems | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 25

Dawn of Autonomy continues "Complex Ops" Month, sponsored by uAvionix, featuring special guest John McArthur, VP of Sales and Marketing at WISPR Systems. Established in 2016, WISPR Systems' mission is to not only provide dependable and affordable U.S.A. commercial UAS but also offer turnkey payload options for various market sectors. John brings years of expertise in... Continue reading

Red Cat Signs LOI To Acquire FlightWave Aerospace Systems

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, June 11, 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 it has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the planned acquisition of FlightWave Aerospace Systems Corporation (“FlightWave”), an industry-leading... Continue reading

Service Bulletin. Aviation Safety Applied to Drones and eVTOL

Safety in Drones and eVTOL Embention, a pioneer in systems for drone and eVTOL certification, incorporates Service Bulletin into its products for autonomous aircraft as part of its operational safety policy. This allows Veronte equipment users to stay updated on any need for improvement or correction affecting Embention products, thus maintaining safety standards comparable to... Continue reading

AUVSI and DIU Publish Secure Drone Procurement Guidance for Government Agencies, Public Safety, Industry

Today, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced the publication of a memo, with validation from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), with procurement guidance and recommendations for federal government agencies; state, local, and tribal government agencies; public safety agencies; and private industry conducting sensitive missions using drones. The memo follows the passage of... Continue reading

Airspace Link Enables Safe & Secure Skies for Pilots and Communities

Airspace Link is at the forefront of ensuring safety and security in the skies for drone pilots and communities alike. In this interview with Michael Healander, the Co-Founder, President & CEO of Airspace Link, a visionary leader with over 15 years of experience in driving growth within the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and geospatial industry,... Continue reading

Charles River Analytics to help the Air Force execute critical security decisions

Charles River Analytics received Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) to develop integrated tools to support decision-making related to installation security and risk assessment. The resultant system, Real-Time Assessment and Decision Interactive Toolkit (READI), delivers relevant information tailored to the needs of each user in... Continue reading

BRINC Announces First Ever Purpose Built 911 Response Drone

BRINC unveils the Responder drone and Responder Station, a new drone platform and docking station, to enable city-wide drone as first responder deployments. SEATTLE, WA – May 23, 2024 — BRINC, a pioneer in drone technology for first responders, unveils the first ever purpose-built hardware designed for Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations, the Responder... 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.