UND Aerospace and NAL Research partner to advance uncrewed aerial systems’ reliability, visibility and command and control with enhanced satellite connectivity

GRAND FORKS, N.D. and MANASSAS, V.A., April 24, 2024 – University of North Dakota (UND) Aerospace and NAL Research are announcing today a collaborative project where NAL will provide the foundation with a suite of satellite and communication (SATCOM) products and services for its Unrewed Aerial System (UAS) Program. The project will integrate and test command and control (C2) solutions... Continue reading

Embention partners with Amazon Prime Air

Embention has signed a strategic agreement with Amazon.com, Inc. to support Amazon’s drone delivery program, Prime Air. Embention’s role in the project focuses on supplying safety-related hardware and software. Embention is committed to innovation and excellence, as well as being a leader in the uncrewed aviation industry by helping to provide safe, reliable and efficient... Continue reading

Silvus Technologies and Kägwerks Unveil DOCK StreamCaster Family of Cutting-Edge Tactical Networking Systems

Redefining Tactical Networking for Elite Operators Operator Centric Design – Low SWaP profile, streamlined cabling and unified power reduces operator load-out Powerfully Advanced Networking Performance – Seamlessly scale from tactical Personal Area Network to wide-area mesh networks connecting hundreds of nodes Designed for the Universally Connected Warfighter – Integrated Samsung S23TE provides mission-ready mobility and... Continue reading

Sean Guerre, InnovateEnergy | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 17

This week, we close out an incredible month dedicated to ‘Education’ on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, sponsored by USI with an episode featuring Sean Guerre, Managing Director of the Energy Drone and Robotics Coalition (EDRC) and Managing Director for the InnovateEnergy communities and Energy Innovators Council. Sean has a demonstrated history of building communities... Continue reading

XPONENTIAL 2024 Launches Next Week in San Diego

It’s almost time for XPONENTIAL, the technology event for autonomy and robotics. 7,500 professionals from around the globe will gather at the San Diego Convention Center, April 22-25, to explore the latest technologies, build knowledge, and connect with colleagues and influential leaders. Heather Lee, Chief Operating Officer at AUVSI, is looking forward to welcoming all members of the... Continue reading

Interconnection Challenges and Solutions for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems

Meeting the most demanding challenges of uncrewed systems in the maritime, land, and aerospace domains requires state-of-the art interconnection solutions – especially for use cases in extreme conditions and harsh environments. A key technical consideration for connectivity is the need for high data transfer while achieving reduced SWaP-C (Size, Weight, and Power – Cost).  LEMO... 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

AUVSI Announces Michael Robbins as President and Chief Executive Officer

Arlington, Va. — The Board of Directors of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced that Michael Robbins is the association’s new President and CEO. William Irby, Chair of the Board of Directors and President of AgEagle Aerial Systems, said: “Michael has proven himself as an effective advocate and leader in the... Continue reading

From Concept to Reality: Horizon Aerobotics’ Revolution in Drones

Houston, Texas-based Horizon Aerobotics Inc., an enterprise drone company, focuses on markets in public safety, defense, infrastructure and utility inspection and disaster response. In a recent episode of the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, Denver Hopkins, the company’s co-founder and CEO, discussed its research and development (R&D) initiatives to create more robust and secure drone solutions... Continue reading