SMALL SENSORS WITH A BIG FUTURE: LightWare launches world’s smallest lightest microLiDAR, gives machines eyes

7 June 2021 – Drones and other autonomous vehicles have changed the world with their ability to go where humans can’t. Yet, these machines are vulnerable to accidents that can wipe them and their cargo out instantly because they lack the essential human quality of sight. USA based LightWare LiDAR is taking autonomous machines to... Continue reading

FAA UAS SYMPOSIUM: EPISODE III, DAY TWO RECAP

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and AUVSI today hosted the second day of Episode III of the UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition. Keynote and panel sessions featured a range of experts discussing international issues, STEM, regulatory updates, and other topics relevant to the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry. Keynote Sessions: Diversity, Tribal Nations, and Legislative... Continue reading

FAA UAS Symposium: Episode III, Day One Recap

Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) AUVSI hosted Episode III of the UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition. Attendees heard from a range of experts about topics relevant to the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) community and the future of drone operations.  Keynote: FAA Administrator Steve Dickson Announces ARC FAA Administrator Steve Dickson shared his vision... Continue reading

Millenia Smart Park: The beginning of San Diego’s Autonomous Alley

With three connected campuses totaling 1.5 million square feet dedicated to everything autonomous, Millenia Smart Park in the San Diego region makes an ideal location for tech-forward companies in search of a new headquarters or office. Breaking ground Summer 2021, the Phase I “THINK Campus” offers cutting-edge office space that combines world-class architecture with existing... Continue reading

The Autonomous Future of UAVs

In October 2020, Skydio announced that the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) was granted a first-of-its-kind approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct operations beyond visual line of site (BVLOS) for bridge inspections. These inspections are conducted using Skydio Autonomy, an AI-based flight engine that enables operations in obstacle-dense environments and areas... Continue reading

AUVSI Announces New Executive Committee, Members of Board of Directors

Media Contact: Michael Robbins, mrobbins@auvsi.org  For Immediate Release: May 5, 2021     AUVSI Announces New Executive Committee, Members of Board of Directors Includes Leaders in Air, Maritime, Ground Domains     ARLINGTON, Va. - The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the election of new leadership and members to its Board of Directors. The announcement... Continue reading

DOT’s Robert Hampshire Discusses Assured Autonomy

The virtual segment of AUVSI’s annual XPONENTIAL event, the world’s largest conference focused on the unmanned systems industry, launched today with a keynote address by Robert Hampshire, PhD. As Deputy Assistant Secretary and Chief Science Officer at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Dr. Hampshire possesses deep expertise in both public policy and engineering systems. His... Continue reading

Safety, policy, and integration intertwine in UAS spectrum use

As more unmanned aerial systems (UAS) enter the airspace and take on increasingly advanced operations, concerns about preserving spectrum and improving coordination have also grown. During today’s XPONENTIAL 2021 breakout sessions, attendees heard insights on spectrum policy from a panel of experts, including representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC),... Continue reading

Integrating Urban Air Mobility toward assured autonomy

New technologies start in the research stage and undergo experimentation before becoming operationalized – and unmanned and autonomous systems are no exception. While small unmanned aerial systems (UAS), like drones, have reached the final stage, Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology is still in the research and experimentation phases. During a panel discussion at AUVSI’s XPONENTIAL,... Continue reading

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