John McArthur, WISPR Systems | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 25

Dawn of Autonomy continues "Complex Ops" Month, sponsored by uAvionix, featuring special guest John McArthur, VP of Sales and Marketing at WISPR Systems. Established in 2016, WISPR Systems' mission is to not only provide dependable and affordable U.S.A. commercial UAS but also offer turnkey payload options for various market sectors. John brings years of expertise in... Continue reading

NASA Noise Prediction Tool Supports Users in Air Taxi Industry

The results from a NASA software tool called OVERFLOW, used to model the flow of air around aircraft, are shown in this image.NASA Several air taxi companies are using a NASA-developed computer software tool to predict aircraft noise and aerodynamic performance. This tool allows manufacturers working in fields related to NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility mission... Continue reading

Red Cat Signs LOI To Acquire FlightWave Aerospace Systems

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat”), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced it has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the planned acquisition of FlightWave Aerospace Systems Corporation (“FlightWave”), an industry-leading... Continue reading

Northern Plains UAS Test Site Spearheads Pioneering Unmanned Logistics, Traffic, Research, and Autonomy Program

GRAND FORKS, ND – In significant collaboration, the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment (OUSD) has partnered with key North Dakota entities. This project, the Unmanned Logistics, Traffic, Research, and Autonomy (Project ULTRA), supported by Senator John Hoeven, aims to enhance the Department of Defense’s (DoD) capabilities within the National Airspace... Continue reading

Mississippi-based WISPR Systems, a leading manufacturer of commercial drones, is excited to announce a partnership with Gremsy, one of the top manufacturers for camera gimbal stabilizers for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Nesbit, Mississippi – Mississippi-based WISPR Systems, a leading manufacturer of commercial drones, is excited to announce a partnership with Gremsy, one of the top manufacturers for camera gimbal stabilizers for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The all-new SkyScout from WISPR Systems is the ideal drone for mapping surveying, construction and power line inspection, and WISPR has... Continue reading

Jack Elston, Black Swift Technologies | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 24

This week's Dawn of Autonomy podcast features Dr. Jack Elston, the CEO and co-founder of Black Swift Technologies. Jack’s journey into complex ops began when he earned his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder where he created a sophisticated network, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and control algorithms for sampling tornadic supercell thunderstorms. Since then,... Continue reading

Saildrone Named to TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies for 2024

Saildrone is proud to be named to TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential Companies for 2024. The annual list includes leaders, disrupters, innovators, and titans making an impact across a range of business and humanitarian sectors. “This list highlights those working to find solutions to some of the world’s toughest challenges. We are honored... Continue reading

Transitioning AAM into Reality at AIAA AVIATION Forum

The 2024 AIAA AVIATION Forum will be held 29 July–2 August in Las Vegas, and this year’s event aims to bridge the gap between visionary concepts and tangible technological reality.   Starr Ginn, Advanced Concepts and Partnerships at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, served on the forum’s Guiding Coalition. AUVSI met with Ms. Ginn to learn... Continue reading

Airspace Link Enables Safe & Secure Skies for Pilots and Communities

Airspace Link is at the forefront of ensuring safety and security in the skies for drone pilots and communities alike. In this interview with Michael Healander, the Co-Founder, President & CEO of Airspace Link, a visionary leader with over 15 years of experience in driving growth within the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and geospatial industry,... Continue reading