UAVOS’ R-22 unmanned helicopter designed for humanitarian and disaster relief missions
UAVOS has converted the Robinson manned helicopter into an unmanned helicopter known as R-22.
Embry-Riddle, Florida Polytechnic partner to advance safety of autonomous airborne systems
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is joining forces with Florida Polytechnic University to advance the safety of autonomous airborne systems.
AUVSI Names Richard King as Senior Vice President of Regulatory and International Affairs
For Immediate Release: Jan. 7, 2020Contact: Tom McMahon, tmcmahon@auvsi.org, (571) 255-7786 AUVSI Names Richard King as Senior Vice President of Regulatory and International Affairs Veteran naval officer is also an expert on international aerospace and maritime issues ARLINGTON, Va. – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced it has named Richard King,... Continue reading
Northrop Grumman’s AQS-24 mine hunting sonar completes initial in-water testing of next-gen D&R payload
Northrop Grumman has announced that its AQS-24 mine hunting sonar recently completed initial in-water testing of a next-generation Deploy and Retrieval (D&R) payload.
FLIR Systems, ANSYS partner to enhance safety for assisted driving and autonomous vehicles
With a goal of giving automakers the ability to deliver “unprecedented vehicle safety,” FLIR Systems Inc. has partnered with ANSYS to deliver “superior hazard detection capabilities” for assisted driving and autonomous vehicles (AVs).
New York Gov. Cuomo proposes investment to establish small UAS experimentation and test facility at Griffiss International Airport
On Sunday, Jan. 5, New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo unveiled a proposal for a $9 million investment to establish a small UAS experimentation and test facility at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, Oneida County.
Industry now responding to proposed remote ID rule for drones
The Federal Aviation Administration's proposed rule for the remote identification of drones has now been printed in the Federal Register, giving interested parties 60 days to respond. AUVSI is reviewing the rules and will be responding, but in the meantime President and CEO Brian Wynne said he welcomes the move. “The importance of remote ID regulations cannot... Continue reading