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Scott Meyer, GrandSKY, Sean Troyerr, AV and Bryan Tisinger, AV | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 76

This week on The Dawn of Autonomy as “Security” month continues, sponsored by Echodyne, features Bryan Tisinger, Program Manager and Sean Troyer, SVP of RF CUAS Strategic Operations both from AV (formerly BlueHalo) share their insights alongside Scott Meyer, Director of Engagement at GrandSKY and North Dakota State Senator. Based at Grand Forks Air Force... Continue reading

Addressing the 7C’s: Echodyne Takes Security To a Whole New Level

  Crazy, clueless, careless, compliant, criminal, committed and combatant—drone pilots can fall into any one of these categories. In response, across an array of markets and use cases, Echodyne continues to address the challenges they cause and in so doing, has redefined airspace security. June marked “Security” month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast. The... Continue reading

Moya Aero has confirmed Embention as the official autopilot provider for its eVTOL

Brazilian aerospace company Moya Aero, focused on developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for cargo delivery, has officially confirmed Embention as its first technology supplier. The Spanish company will provide the autonomous flight control system for Moya’s innovative platform. The vehicle integrates the Veronte Autopilots system developed by Embention, a solution designed to... Continue reading

Physics AI Accelerates Aircraft Design Time: Rune Aero Cuts Early Development Costs 80% with Luminary Cloud

The autonomous cargo aircraft startup for middle-mile routes rapidly iterated on its design to double capacity while reducing fuel burn over 50% SAN MATEO, Calif., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rune Aero has revolutionized its aircraft development process using an interactive virtual wind tunnel powered by Physics AI, achieving an 80% reduction in early design... Continue reading

Veronte Autopilot 6.14: a step forward in Drone technology

Veronte Autopilot 6.14 introduces a suite of powerful enhancements across its ecosystem, ensuring compliance with aircraft certifi cation standards and greater effi ciency and fl exibility for autonomous vehicle operations. Key improvements include the enhancement for the management of multiple datalinks simultaneously, a centralized hub for Veronte applications, and new programming features in PDI Builder.... Continue reading

AUVSI Testifies Before House Aviation Subcommittee on FAA Reauthorization Implementation with Emphasis on Drone & Advanced Air Mobility Regulations

Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), testified today before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Aviation at a hearing titled “FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Stakeholder Perspectives One Year Later.”  During the hearing, Robbins shared the perspectives of AUVSI’s members, including leaders across the... Continue reading

Vigilant Aerospace Selected for US Air Force EWAAC Contract as Preferred Vendor for Uncrewed Airspace Management

Multi-Sensor Traffic Management Solution FlightHorizon Provides New Capabilities for Next Generation of Warfighters Oklahoma City, OK (June 3, 2025) – Vigilant Aerospace Systems, Inc., provider of multi-sensor detect-and-avoid and airspace management software FlightHorizon, has been selected by the U.S. Air Force as a new vendor on the $46 billion Enterprise-Wide Agile Acquisition Contract, or EWAAC IDIQ. The contract,... Continue reading

XPONENTIAL 2025 Kicks Off with a Focus on Workforce Development, Training and Certification in Uncrewed Systems

HOUSTON, TX – XPONENTIAL 2025, the world’s largest event dedicated to robotics, uncrewed, and autonomous systems, officially opened today in Houston with a full day of programming focused on education, policy, and workforce development. The exhibit hall will open Tuesday, showcasing the latest innovations across the autonomy ecosystem. For more than 50 years, XPONENTIAL, co-hosted by... Continue reading

Craig Husselby, VP – Business Development, Synergy Aviation | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 71

This week on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, Craig Husselby, VP of Business Development at Synergy Aviation, shares insights into oil and gas inspection services. With a background in supply chain, lean six sigma, and continuous improvement, Craig brings analytical strength to build relationships with companies across industries. Synergy Aviation leads in aerial pipeline surveillance... Continue reading

Viasat: Connecting Safety and Standards for Advanced Air Mobility

As advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies like drones and eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft) take flight, the aviation industry faces a critical challenge: ensuring safety in an increasingly complex airspace. Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, has stepped up to meet this challenge. Leveraging over three decades of expertise, the company aims to... Continue reading

About AUVSI

Since 1972, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has enabled technical innovation, supportive policy, and inspired academic breakthroughs in the uncrewed industry.