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Now Live: South 8 LiGas UAS Demo Video – Enabling Arctic Mission Endurance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASxJ_UKB_K0&feature=youtu.be As global activity and strategic tensions increase in the Arctic, operational demands on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) continue to grow. Battery-powered drones are vital to modern defense and autonomous missions, yet conventional lithium-ion batteries face a critical limitation: liquid electrolytes freeze around -20 °C (-4 °F), grounding missions in extreme cold.On February 6, 2026,... Continue reading

2026 William T. Pecora Award Nominations Now Being Accepted

The William T. Pecora Award is presented annually to individuals or teams using satellite or aerial remote sensing that make outstanding contributions toward understanding the Earth (land, oceans, and air), educating the next generation of scientists, informing decision-makers, or supporting natural or human-induced disaster response. Both national and international nominations are welcome. The award is... Continue reading

Kuwait Oil Tanker Company Deploys Videosoft Real-Time Video Streaming to Enhance Fleet Visibility and Operational Safety

Videosoft Global is supporting Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) as it deploys real-time video streaming technology across its fleet to enhance operational visibility and safety at sea. KOTC operates oil tankers transporting crude oil, refined petroleum products, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). With fewer crew onboard and an increasing focus on health, safety, and operational... Continue reading

Wisk and Texas Selected by White House to Lead the Safe Introduction of Autonomous Air Taxi Flight

Selection by U.S. DOT and FAA provides Wisk a clear path to execute the AAM National Strategy, begin operations, and cement American leadership in the safe introduction of autonomous air taxis   MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – March 9, 2026 – Wisk Aero, an autonomous aviation company, today celebrates the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) and the... Continue reading

AUVSI Statement on the Federal Aviation Administration’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) Announcement

The Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) marks a major milestone for the future of advanced air mobility. AUVSI commends the White House for setting this vision through the Unleashing American Drone Dominance Executive Order, establishing a clear policy foundation that encourages innovation, accelerates safe integration, and positions the U.S. as... Continue reading

Teradar Completes SBIR Phase II Contract with the U.S. Army to Apply Terahertz Sensing Technology for Threat Detection

The goal of the $1,899,778 contract is to deploy new terahertz sensing capabilities to heighten battlefield situation awareness and protect U.S. and allied troops. Teradar's new high‑resolution terahertz vision system detects threats in low-visibility and degraded visual conditions where conventional sensors fail. Testing with partner Lockheed Martin will evaluate how terahertz vision can be integrated... Continue reading

Fugro Appoints Videosoft Global As Primary Video Streaming Partner for Bandwidth-Managed Operations Across Its Global Fleet

Videosoft Global, a leader in mission-critical and bandwidth-adaptive video streaming, has signed an enterprise-level agreement with Fugro, a global provider of geodata, survey, and offshore services for the energy, maritime, and infrastructure sectors, to become the organisation’s primary real-time video solution provider. The agreement follows a competitive global tender against multiple international vendors, with Videosoft... Continue reading

3ME Technology and South 8 Technologies Sign Letter of Intent to Advance Extreme Cold‑Weather Battery Solutions for Defense

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–South 8 Technologies, a San Diego-based innovator redefining lithium-ion battery performance with its patented LiGas® cell technology, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with 3ME Technology, an Australian‑owned specialist in ultra‑safe lithium‑ion battery systems for defense, mining and maritime operations, to collaborate on the development of next‑generation lithium‑ion battery solutions designed for extreme... Continue reading

Woolpert and Saildrone Partner to Deploy Surveyor Uncrewed Surface Vehicle for NOAA Seafloor Mapping Project Off Coast of Mariana Islands

The data collected will help enhance understanding of habitats, geohazards, and oceanographic conditions across 13,000 square nautical miles in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. WASHINGTON D.C. (Feb 24, 2026) — Woolpert and Saildrone have partnered to acquire and process bathymetric survey data for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Ocean Exploration and Office of Coast Survey... 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.