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AUVSI and FAA to Hold Media Availability at FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition, July 9

July 2, 2020
News

For Immediate Release: July 2, 2020FAA Contact: Marcia Alexander-Adams; Email: marcia.adams@faa.gov; Phone: 202-215-5562Tammy Jones; Email: Tammy.L.Jones@faa.gov; Phone: 202-230-6088AUVSI Contact: Michael Robbins; Email: mrobbins@auvsi.org; Phone: 571-775-5916 ***Media Advisory***AUVSI and FAA to Hold Media Availability at FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition, July 9 ARLINGTON, Va. –The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold a... Continue reading

AdvocacyAirDefense/SecurityDomainEngagementPublic Safety

PRICE Systems helps eVTOL aircraft innovators convert the concept of affordably flying

July 1, 2020
News

For electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to become a regular part of society, it will be important to realize large economy of scale, there must be enough demand to achieve the critical mass of adoption, and the public must be accepting of the technology, according to Dr. Nate Sirirojvisuth, senior cost research analyst at cost estimating company PRICE Systems.

AirCommercialData/Research ResourceLogistics/Delivery and Movement of Goods/WarehousePassenger Mobility - AirTelecom/Wireless

UAVOS’ UVH-170 unmanned helicopter successfully completes first high altitude flight

July 1, 2020
News

UAVOS’ UVH-170 unmanned helicopter recently showcased its value to mountainous areas operations by successfully conducting its first high altitude flight and reaching a height of 16,400 feet. During its flight, the UAS performed surveillance missions.

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GA-ASI completes month-long demonstration of GE-ER UAS

June 30, 2020
News

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced the completion of a month-long demo event that showcased its Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) UAS equipped with a suite of long-range sensors, Air Launched Effects (ALE) and Scalable Command and Control (SC2).

AirDefense/SecurityGeneral DefenseInternational Defense

Jenny Laird helps establish USACE UAS training program at Hinds Community College

June 25, 2020
News

In conjunction with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Graduate Institute, Jenny Laird, the UAS lead for the ERDC’s Environmental Laboratory (EL), established the USACE UAS training program at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi.

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Mobile Power Solutions Announces AS9100D & ISO 9001:2015 Certification

June 25, 2020
News

Mobile Power Solutions Announces AS9100D & ISO 9001:2015 Certification Battery technology center is further certified to manufacture and test batteries for complex aviation, space and defense projects BEAVERTON, Ore., June 25, 2020 – Mobile Power Solutions, a leading battery testing/certification lab and battery pack assembler, today announced it earned AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 certification. ISO 9001:2015 is... Continue reading

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Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory designated as the FAA’s UAS Safety Research Facility

June 24, 2020
News

Mississippi State University’s (MSU) Raspet Flight Research Laboratory has been designated as the FAA’s UAS Safety Research Facility.

AirData/Research ResourceDefense/Security

Australian government to provide funding for additional MQ-4C Triton

June 22, 2020
News

The Australian government will provide funding for an additional MQ-4C Triton aircraft and associated ground mission control stations from Northrop Grumman, bringing its current total commitment to three aircraft. Australia currently intends to purchase six aircraft.

AirDefense/SecurityInternational Defense

Weekend Roundup: June 19, 2020

June 19, 2020
News

This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.

AgricultureAirDefense/SecurityMapping/SurveyingPassenger Mobility - Ground

Droniq, Sky Drone partner to provide command and control technology for BVLOS flights

June 17, 2020
News

Droniq, a joint venture of the DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung (German air traffic control) and Deutsche Telekom AG, has partnered with Sky Drone, a developer of real-time communication technology for drones.

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