XPONENTIAL 2025 Spotlights Critical Innovations and Partnerships in Defense, Cybersecurity, Public Safety, & More

Autonomous systems are transforming industries, addressing some of today’s most pressing challenges in areas such as defense, cybersecurity, and public safety. From counter-UAS technologies safeguarding critical infrastructure to AI-powered drones revolutionizing disaster response, these examples demonstrate how advancements in autonomy are driving real-world impact. At the center of these innovations are collaborations between industry, government,... Continue reading

Rechargeable Lithium Metal Battery Technology Revolutionizes Drone Capabilities for Defense Applications

Woburn, MA– 21 Jan 2025 – BEI, a battery technology company with manufacturing facility in South Korea, announces a groundbreaking advancement in drone power solutions with its new high-performance battery. Its technology has the potential to revolutionize the drone industry, enabling drones to fly twice as long or more. Engineered for extreme conditions and demanding... Continue reading

Amir Lavi, Head of Marketing, ParaZero Technologies Ltd. | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 56

The Dawn of Autonomy podcast closes the "2025 Look Ahead" series, sponsored by Carahsoft, with Amir Lavi, Head of Marketing at ParaZero Technologies and Allen Yanow, Director of Operations at Public Safety UAS LLC (PSU). Amir brings a decade of marketing expertise, including leadership at one of Israel’s top digital marketing agencies, and now drives... Continue reading

Takeaways from SNA 2025

This week, the AUVSI team attended the Surface Navy Association (SNA) 37th National Symposium. The event brought together Navy leadership, industry experts, and key stakeholders to explore the evolving demands of maritime operations. While traditional topics like fleet readiness, modernization, and shipbuilding were central to the agenda, the discussions around uncrewed systems stood out as... Continue reading

Videosoft Provides Real-Time Video Streaming for HD Hyundai’s World First Level 3 Autonomous Navigation

The world’s largest shipbuilding company, HD Hyundai, has selected Videosoft’s ultra-low bandwidth live monitoring solution to accelerate the first commercialization of Level 3 autonomous navigation – recently showcasing the world’s first technology for switching control between multiple Remote Operation Centers (ROCs) on large vessels and container ships. This exciting demonstration indicates a crucial turning point... Continue reading

USV Specialist, SeaOwl, Optimizes Operational Performance with Low Bandwidth Real-Time Video Surveillance

SeaOwl Technology, the R&D branch of the SeaOwl Group, specializing in maritime security and asymmetric countermeasure training, has successfully incorporated Videosoft Global’s adaptive video compression platform into their newly released unmanned surface vehicle (USV). This provides its defense and energy customers with a comprehensive 360° video perspective in real-time, low-cost data transmission, and military-grade AES128... 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

Unusual Machines Appoints Brad Mello as VP of Manufacturing to Advance Domestic Production

ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESSW IRE / January 14, 2025 / Unusual Machines, a leading innovator in drone technology with a current focus on U.S. based manufacturing and marketing of drone parts, is excited to announce the appointment of Brad Mello as Vice President of Manufacturing. With an extensive background in automotive manufacturing, industrial automation, and... Continue reading

MatrixSpace Appoints Wesley Boyd as VP and General Manager of Radar System Business Unit

Increases Leadership Bench to Support Growth Burlington, MA (January 14, 2025) – Reflecting the growing momentum of its advanced AI-sensing radar solutions, MatrixSpace has appointed Wes Boyd as Vice President and General Manager of Radar Systems. He will lead radar system products and operations to accelerate the company’s growth domestically and internationally. Wes joins MatrixSpace... Continue reading

UND Aerospace partners with Vigilant Aerospace Systems to advance UAS education, research, training

Grand Forks, ND (January 6, 2025) – The John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences (UND Aerospace) has entered a one-year partnership with Vigilant Aerospace Systems (Vigilant) to utilize the company’s drone safety software and airspace management system FlightHorizon. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed late last year to formalize the agreement. Patrick C.... Continue reading