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    Censys and STRIXDRONES Forge Partnership to Redefine Power Grid Inspections at National Scale 

    Daytona Beach, FL, October 2, 2025  America's utilities face increasing challenges managing wildfire risks, vegetation, aging infrastructure, and the soaring costs of traditional inspections. Helicopters remain costly and risky, while ground crews are slow and limited. With millions of miles of power lines to protect, the demand for a scalable and safer solution has never... Continue reading

    Ned Tabat, Chief Technology Officer, Meadowlark Aircraft Company | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 55

    Join us this week on the Dawn of Autonomy with Ned Tabat, Chief Technology Officer, Meadowlark Aircraft Company as "Best of 2025" month, sponsored by Carahsoft  continues. Ned holds a PhD in electrical engineering and physics and brings over 40 years of experience in industry and academia. He applies his deep expertise in product design... Continue reading

    Jake Lahmann, Valmont Industries | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 28

    This week's Dawn of Autonomy podcast features Jake Lahmann, UAS Technology Solutions Manager at Valmont Industries, with the month's theme "Global Leaders," sponsored by Viasat. For nearly 80 years, Valmont Industries has dedicated itself to conserving resources and enhancing lives through technology, including long-range drones, hyperspectral imaging, AI, robotics, LiDAR and photogrammetry. Jake has over... Continue reading

    Jamey Jacob, Oklahoma State University | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 16

    Jamey Jacob is the Executive Director of the Unmanned Systems Research Institute and a Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Oklahoma State University. With over two decades of experience in the field of autonomous systems, Jacob has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of transportation, agriculture, and beyond. As... Continue reading

    The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Takes R&D to New Heights

    March marks the beginning of a month dedicated to the theme of "R&D to Real World Operations" month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, proudly sponsored by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO). In this article, we interview James Grimsley, the Executive Director of Advanced Technology Initiatives at CNO, who has been instrumental in shaping... Continue reading

    LEMO’s Leading Connectivity Solutions for UAVs in Agriculture and Defense

    UAVs have seen unprecedented growth over the past decade, particularly in defense applications and with growth in agricultural applications. The move toward autonomy has created a clear trend toward increased power requirements for connectors in aerial systems. Connectivity solutions must overcome specific challenges associated with the rapid evolution of UAV technologies.   In a world... Continue reading

    Volatus Aerospace Receives FAA Approval for Commercial Agricultural Aircraft Operations with Drones

    Expanding Service Offering in Agriculture and Forestry into the U.S.  TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / February 13, 2024 / Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV:VOL)(OTCQB:VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company"), a leader in the operation of piloted and remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones), announced that it has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the USA for... Continue reading

    Dawn of Drones | Episode 124: Valmont Industries

    Jake Lahmann, Valmont Industries' Business Line Manager, joins Dawn this week, as we continue an amazing month dedicated to the “Best of 2023” and sponsored by  Sagetech Avionics.  Valmont modernizes infrastructure for sustainability and productivity by galvanizing steel, advancing irrigation with technology and fortifying the electrical grid. Serving the agriculture and infrastructure markets globally, Valmont's... Continue reading

    UAS-Based Soil Integrity Measurements Ensure Solid Ground for Remote Runways

    Boulder, Colorado-based Black Swift Technologies, developers of rugged dual-use uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) designed for extreme tasks, recently received a $1.3M 2-year Direct to Phase II (D2P2) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award from the AFWERX to revolutionize remote airfield operations through UAS-based soil integrity mapping.  The Big Deal  AFWERX, the innovation arm of the... Continue reading

    Spooky Sounds at Sea: Listening for Bats Offshore with USVs

    There are more than 1,400 species of bats, and bats make up about 25% of all mammals. In North America, bats contribute about $23 billion in pest control services to the agricultural industry. Around the world, bats are crucial for pollination and seed dispersal and consume insects that transmit diseases. But, bats are under threat... 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.

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