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AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit: Industry Implications for Evolving Regulations

Last week, Max Rosen from AUVSI Headquarters attended AUVSI New England’s UAS and AAM Summit 2023. AUVSI New England is an active AUVSI Chapter that includes individuals and member companies all across the New England region.   Max participated in a panel discussion moderated by Jeffrey Vincent, Executive Director of the UAS Integration Office and a key FAA champion on UAS and AAM issues. He also had the opportunity to engage with several state-level aviation and aeronautics officials who took a keen interest in AUVSI’s Drone Prepared campaign. Below is his recap of top takeaways from the event: 

Dawn of Drones | Episode 115: DroneAdair, Inc.

Cody Retlich, Founder & CEO of DroneAdair, joins Dawn this week, as we continue an amazing month dedicated to "Tech Ecosystem" and sponsored by TruWeather Solutions. 

U.S. ARMY AWARDS NEAR EARTH AUTONOMY AND KAMAN AIR VEHICLES CONTRACT TO DEMONSTRATE HEAVY LIFT VTOL CAPABILITY

Multi-Functional UAS will Address Modern Combat Needs and Resupply Challenges    Pittsburgh, PA – (October 4, 2023) – Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) and Kaman Air  Vehicles, a division of Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN), announced today that they have been  awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to demonstrate a resupply uncrewed aerial system (UAS)  capable of moving loads with a minimum of 800 pounds and flying distances over 100 miles. This heavy-lift vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAS will take Soldiers out of harm’s way and  supplement resupply trips through added uncrewed lift capacity. 

Skydio Unveils X10 and the Next Chapter of Drones in Critical Industries

Last month at their Ascend event, Skydio CEO Adam Bry unveiled the new Skydio X10 drone and shared the company’s vision for advancements in autonomous flight as the key to a safer world. The X10’s upgrades will enable customers to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety. AUVSI Senior Manager of Government Affairs, Scott Shtofman, was able to attend Ascend,  which was held over two days in San Francisco and Hayward, California. The main keynote, flight demonstrations, and user presentations were held at the beautiful Presidio National Park.  

Dawn of Drones | Episode 114: TruWeather Solutions

October is “Tech Ecosystem” Month on the Dawn of Drones podcast!  This week, we kick it off with our month sponsor, TruWeather Solutions CEO, Don “The Weather Don” Berchoff and special host, Samantha Scully Founder and Principal of Scully Staffing Solutions. Don’s extensive expertise and lifelong fascination with weather continues playing a pivotal role in propelling advancements in weather intelligence to move the UAS and AAM industry forward.  TruWeather catalyzes innovation and provides tailored weather intelligence for drones and eVTOL stakeholders. The company’s unparalleled Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform integrates micro-weather data, analytics, weather forecasting seamlessly into complex decision matrices for enhanced safety and productivity. 

Dawn of Drones | Episode 113: Global Air Media

The Dawn of Drones podcast concludes a month centered on the "Future of Flight," sponsored by Titan Aviation. This finale features special guest Eno Umoh, co-founder of Global Air Media (GAM). Eno joins host Dawn to highlight GAM's innovative programs, training initiatives, and consultation services, all designed to harness the transformative power of drone technology. An FAA-certified drone pilot and educator, Eno stands as a worldwide advocate for drone entrepreneurship, pushing to inspire the next wave of drone enthusiasts.

Red Cat, ESAero Announce Development Partnership

ESAero will assist Red Cat with fast-tracked, customer-specific projects SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government and commercial operations, today announces a development partnership with aerospace engineering firm ESAero.

Dawn of Drones | Episode 112: SkySafe

The “Future of Flight” requires that our skies are safe. This week on the Dawn of Drones podcast we continue a future-focused month sponsored by Titan Aviation with special guest Grant Jordan, CEO of SkySafe.  SkySafe's drone airspace awareness solution is leading the industry by providing the most accurate and actionable real-time detection, analysis and reporting of UAS activity to customers in government, law enforcement, airports, corporations and urban centers so they can proactively manage their airspace. SkySafe’s mission is to provide complete drone airspace awareness, which paves the way for broader drone operations while reducing risks associated with unauthorized overflights. 

AUVSI Attends NASAO 2023 Annual Convention and Tradeshow

Last week, AUVSI staff attended the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) 2023 Annual Convention and Tradeshow in Rogers, Arkansas.  NASAO is “dedicated to representing the interests of the states and the public before policymakers at the federal level,” and is the “only organization deeply invested in representing the public interest in all facets of aviation and airports.” 

AUVSI Partnership for Drone Competitiveness

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Michael Robbins, Chief Advocacy Officer, at AUVSI Defense on September 14, 2023:    
Michael Robbins AUVSI Defense 2023

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