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UVify xEYE Has Arrived Built for SLAM Researchers and Developers Pushing the Edge

At Xponential 2025, UVify launched xEYE, a purpose-built Visual SLAM (vSLAM) system for those engineering the future of autonomy, robotics, and spatial intelligence. Whether you’re a SLAM researcher refining algorithms or a developer deploying perception systems in the field, xEYE gives you the tools to build real-time, high-fidelity 3D maps—without the limitations of lidar, projectors, or overengineered pipelines. Why... Continue reading

Point One Navigation and DroneDeploy partner to deliver centimeter-accurate positioning for aerial and ground reality capture

At a glance: More than 70,000 RTK-enabled DroneDeploy customer flights have been powered by Point One over the course of a strong, two-year partnership. SAN FRANCISCO – June 17, 2025 – Point One Navigation, a leader in precise positioning technology, and DroneDeploy, the leading aerial and ground reality capture platform, today announced a renewed commitment and continued collaboration... Continue reading

Lamarr.AI Launches Drone Pilot to Advance Energy Efficiency in City of Detroit Buildings

Detroit, MI – June 9, 2025 – Lamarr.AI, in partnership with Michigan Central and Newlab, has launched a drone inspection pilot to identify opportunities for improved municipal building operations and energy efficiency. Supported by the State of Michigan’s Advanced Aerial Mobility Activation Fund, this initiative utilizes Advanced Aerial Innovation Region (AAIR)—the real-world testing ground created for next-generation drone... Continue reading

Creating Energy: How Suncor Energy Collaborates to Innovate

Suncor Energy’s drone program stands as a model for how legacy energy giants can embrace new technology to drive efficiency, safety and environmental stewardship at scale. Since launching its formal drone operations in 2020, Suncor has completed more than 18,000 missions across Canada and the United States, transforming everything from mine surveys to wildlife protection.... Continue reading

SBG Systems Releases Qinertia 4.2 – The Next Evolution in Post-Processing Software

Carrières-sur-Seine, France – April 2, 2025 - SBG Systems is excited to announce the official release of Qinertia 4.2, a major update to its industry-leading post-processing software. This latest version introduces powerful enhancements and new features to optimize workflow efficiency and deliver superior data quality. Key Enhancements in Qinertia 4.2: PPP Fixed Ambiguity: centimeter level... Continue reading

American Aerospace Technologies’ AiRanger UAS Demonstrates 24-Hour Endurance Capability

  SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, Calif., March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) flew an around the clock mission carrying a 5lb mission payload with its AiRanger Group 3 Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS). As the only Commercial UAV manufacturer to receive commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) approval to fly in US... Continue reading

SBG Systems unveils the new Ellipse: a leap in performance with a simple and free firmware upgrade

Carrières-sur-Seine, March 10th, 2025 – SBG Systems is thrilled to announce the New Ellipse, a groundbreaking upgrade for the Ellipse product line. Whether you're using an AHRS or INS version, this simple and free firmware upgrade transforms your trusted hardware into a more accurate, reliable, and versatile solution ready to tackle even the most demanding... Continue reading

Airspace Link: Safely Advancing Data-Driven UAS Operations in Detroit and Across America

Airspace Link, a plucky Michigan-based technology start up, has made significant strides in facilitating data-driven operations that uplift the uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) industries. In this exclusive interview, Bruce Briglia, Airspace Link’s UAS Project Consultant, discusses how the company continues to shape the innovative Advanced Aerial Innovation Region (AAIR) in... Continue reading

2025 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

Christopher Hewlett, Project ULTRA and Tom Swoyer, GrandSky | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 59

Join us this week on The Dawn of Autonomy with Tom Swoyer Jr., President of GrandSKY, and Chris Hewlett, Director of Project ULTRA (UAS Logistics, Traffic, Response, Autonomy), as "Data-Driven Ops" month continues, sponsored by Airspace Link. Tom's efforts have significantly contributed to North Dakota's robust flight test, regulatory and operational UAS ecosystem. Chris, a... 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.