Category: Ground

Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Certification Program for Uncrewed Ground Vehicles: Our Next Steps

We’re officially kicking off the next phase of progress toward a Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Certification Program for Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs). The program is part of AUVSI’s effort to move toward points of friction in the industry—the need for manufacturers and operators to meet evolving regulatory and security requirements—and offer solutions by creating a... 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

Hitec Commercial Solutions is excited to announce the arrival of our SG20BL CAN-12V/24V – Our 20mm, Waterproof, Brushless, High Torque Actuator with M8 Circular Connector

SG20BL-CAN-12V /24V 20mm, Waterproof, Brushless, High Torque Actuator with MS Circular Connector MAP Price: $1200 | Stock #34520 We are proud to announce the release of our latest SG Series actuator, the SG20BL. This state-of-the-art 20mm case size servo is engineered and manufactured in our factory-owned facilities, setting a new standard in performance and reliability... Continue reading

StreamCaster LITE 5200: Delivering Powerful MANET Radio Performance for Leading-Edge Uncrewed Systems

The modern battlespace is becoming more distributed, more mobile, and more lethal. As near-peer adversaries continue to develop and deploy advanced electronic warfare capabilities, the ability for unmanned systems operators to execute their mission, communicate, and share data to achieve decision dominance in contested environments is mission-critical.   In response to this rapidly-advancing tactical landscape, Silvus... Continue reading

Stratom secures Air Force Research Laboratory contract for an expeditionary 463L cargo loader

The Phase II contract aims to enhance Agile Combat Employment operational concepts in austere environments with unique, efficient cargo-handling solution BOULDER, Colo. — (Nov. 13, 2024) — Stratom today announced it has been awarded a Phase II contract by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to develop an expeditionary cargo mover system designed to fit... Continue reading

Riaan Rossouw, UViRCO Technologies | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 47

Join us this week on the Dawn of Autonomy with Riaan Rossouw, the Marketing and Sales Manager at UViRCO Technologies as "Ecosystem" month, sponsored by GrandSKY continues. In the niche market of multi-spectral cameras for high voltage power line inspections, Riann oversees global distributor management, product promotion, training, and technical support, while also analyzing competitors... Continue reading

WARGdrones, Battle Area Clearance GmbH, and ARX Robotics Unveil Project Vulture: Revolutionizing Rapid Mine Barrier Breaching

Germany – In a groundbreaking collaboration, WARGdrones GmbH (www.wargdrones.com), Battle Area Clearance GmbH (https://www.ba-clearance.com/), and ARX Robotics (www.arx-robotics.com) proudly announce the successful development of Project Vulture, a cutting-edge system designed for rapid breaching of mine barriers in combat zones. This advanced demonstrator is engineered to clear minefields in under five minutes, addressing the urgent need... Continue reading

Silvus Technologies Unveils StreamCaster LITE 5200

SL5200: Ultra-Low SWaP OEM Module Delivering Powerful MANET Radio Performance for Leading-Edge Unmanned Systems The Power to Perform - SL5200 unifies C2, sensor, and telemetry data with communications relay capabilities into one powerful (up to 2W output power – 4W effective), streamlined OEM module Network Connectivity for Multi-Domain Operations - Powered by Silvus’ battle-proven MN-MIMO... Continue reading

AUVSI Calls on Congress to Ban DOD Use of Unsecure Autonomous Vehicles in the National Defense Authorization Act

Today, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) submitted comments to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Armed Services regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Senate-passed version of the bill includes a section requiring a study and report on DoD’s use of Chinese-made unmanned ground vehicles... Continue reading

ARES Security and MatrixSpace Provision Powerful Radar Integrated with AVERT MPO to Create Decisive Tactical Advantage for Expeditionary Forces

Dramatically increased detect and track capabilities for a wide range of large-scale security situations Vienna, VA. and Burlington, MA (October 9, 2024) - ARES Security and MatrixSpace announce a technology partnership that combines the AI collaborative sensing capability of MatrixSpace Radar™ with ARES Security’s AVERT Mission Planning and Operations (MPO) software for autonomous systems. The... 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.