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XPONENTIAL 2026 Comes to Detroit at a Pivotal Moment for Autonomous Systems

XPONENTIAL 2026 convenes industry, government, and end users as robotics and autonomous systems move from pilots into production Detroit provides the manufacturing, defense, logistics, and infrastructure context where autonomy must now be proven Programming centers on deployment, policy and operational readiness as robotics and autonomous systems scale Detroit, MI (February 12, 2026)—The world’s largest global... Continue reading

ANELLO Photonics and Delta Black Aerospace Announce Partnership to Deliver Assured Navigation for Uncrewed Aircraft in GPS-Denied Environments

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ANELLO Photonics, the creator of the Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope (SiPhOG™) and a leader in solid-state, high-precision inertial navigation systems, today announced a collaboration with Delta Black Aerospace, a manufacturer of mission-focused uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), to integrate high-performance inertial navigation technology into operational UAS platforms intended for GPS-denied... Continue reading

Orkid Tech Appoints LGP Aerospace as Exclusive Master Distributor for North America and U.S. Foreign Defense Sales

[Denver, CO, USA] — February 9, 2026 Orkid Tech, a developer of long-range, NDAA-compliant VTOL unmanned aircraft systems, today announced the appointment of LGP Aerospace as its exclusive master distributor for the United States, Canada, and U.S. foreign defense sales.The appointment follows an extended period of collaboration as Orkid continues to expand its global operations... Continue reading

New Era of Inspections Begins: Censys Technologies to Host First-Ever Live Public Demonstration of Long-Range BVLOS Drone Mission Across Critical Infrastructure    

DAYTONA BEACH, FL, February 4, 2026 - Media, policymakers, and infrastructure leaders are invited to witness a historic milestone in American UAS operations: Censys Technologies’ first-ever behind-the-scenes public demonstration of a live, long-range Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) mission. This event marks the official public reveal of the longest BVLOS mission in Censys Technologies' history.   Hosted at the company’s headquarters in... Continue reading

Veronte & Shearwater: Next-Gen UAV Mission Planning

In an aerospace sector where interoperability makes the difference, Embention continues to expand the reach of its Veronte ecosystem to adapt to tools already used by manufacturers and operators. Veronte Ops, Embention's ground control software, is compatible with Shearwater Aerospace, allowing those already working with Smart Flight to integrate their mission plans directly and efficiently.... Continue reading

DoorDash Showcases Autonomous Delivery on the Today Show

DoorDash was recently featured on the Today Show, highlighting how autonomy is transforming last-mile delivery. The segment offered viewers a live look at Dot, DoorDash’s autonomous delivery solution, and spotlighted SmartScale, the company’s AI-powered technology designed to ensure packages are drone- and robot-ready. The feature also shared real-world stories from merchants using autonomous delivery to... Continue reading

Overwatch Imaging Marks 10 Years of Automating Airborne Intelligence

February 2026 — Overwatch Imaging, a developer of autonomous airborne imagery intelligence systems, is marking its 10th anniversary this month, capping a decade-long evolution from a bootstrapped startup into a globally deployed provider of AI-enabled sensor autonomy for civil, commercial, defense and intelligence missions. Founded in February 2016 in Hood River, Oregon, the company was... Continue reading

Amprius Secures Strategic U.S.-Based Manufacturing Partner to Scale Domestic Silicon Anode Battery Production

Partnership with Nanotech Energy establishes American supply chain for high-performance cells, supporting key customers, including L3Harris FREMONT, Calif. — Feb. 03, 2026 – Amprius Technologies, Inc. (“Amprius” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AMPX), a leader in next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, today announced a manufacturing partnership with Nanotech Energy (“Nanotech”), a U.S.-based energy company developing advanced... Continue reading

Barcelona Drone Days 2025 | Real-Time BVLOS Demo & Industry Collaboration

On 8–9 October 2025, Videosoft Global, in collaboration with BCN Drone Center, Viasat, Gotonomi, AIR6 Systems, Volant, and Heron AirBridge, co-hosted Barcelona Drone Days 2025; bringing together over 130 participants from five continents for live demonstrations and UAV industry collaboration. Videosoft demonstrated the capabilities of FireLight™, its real-time, ultra-low-bandwidth video encoding software, during a fully... Continue reading

Seasats Awarded $24M in Department of War APFIT Funding to Accelerate Fielding of its Autonomous Surface Vessels

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Seasats, a leading developer of long-endurance autonomous surface vessels (ASVs), today announced that it was selected by the Department of War (DoW) to receive an award under the Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) program. The $24M award, made by recommendation of the U.S. Navy and U.S... Continue reading

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Since 1972, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has enabled technical innovation, supportive policy, and inspired academic breakthroughs in the uncrewed industry.