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    Brian Wynne Community Address at XPONENTIAL 2022

    Good morning!This event is roaring back from the lockdown — but AUVSI hasn’t missed a beat. I know this because our membership numbers have been rocking and rolling. During AUVSI’s 50th anniversary year, most of what we’re doing is looking forward, and there’s so much for us to look forward to. Last year when we... Continue reading

    Stratom launches Summit Off-Road Autonomy Platform to fast-track autonomous systems in complex terrain environments

    Developed for maximum flexibility and uncompromised safety, the highly configurable software stack significantly accelerates the implementation of unmanned systems to boost operating efficiency and profitability   BOULDER, Colo., April 25, 2022 -- Stratom, a leading developer of autonomous ground vehicles and robotic systems for logistics and operational applications, today announced the launch of its Summit Off-Road Autonomy... Continue reading

    AUVSI Celebrates 50 Years in Orlando: April 25-28, 2022

    (ARLINGTON, VA). — Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) brings its world class annual conference, XPONENTIAL, to Orlando, Apr. 25-28. The event invites industry changemakers and end users to experience new technology that is solving real world problems, from safety and defense, to energy and infrastructure, business, construction, health,... Continue reading

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    Unmanned Systems Defense – Phase III Highlights

    This week AUVSI hosted Unmanned Systems Defense (USD), the association’s signature annual event connecting industry leaders with Department of Defense (DoD) officials to advance the front line of innovation.  As the Pentagon moves resources to address a new era of strategic competition, unmanned systems – in the air and space, at sea, and on land – will be the tip of the sword for U.S. competitiveness. USD bring together stakeholders throughout the... Continue reading

    UAS Symposium Episode IV: Updates on BVLOS, Operational Approvals, and More

    This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and AUVSI hosted the Episode IV of the UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition. The event brought together the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) community at a pivotal moment, which much is happening from new rules on remote identification to a focus on beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)... Continue reading

    Ethicist sketches 4 models of ‘ethics by design’ for AI decision-making, calling for education and collaboration before programming

    As we progress further into a world with decision-making machines, pioneering AI ethicist Dr. Paul Root Wolpe urged XPONENTIAL attendees in his keynote Wednesday not to let ethics be an afterthought.  “It has to be ethics by design,” said Wolpe, director of  Emory University’s Center for Ethics. Wolpe, whose career has included 17 years as... Continue reading

    EU-based commercial drone developer FIXAR acquires Canadian approval for BVLOS operations

    Transport Canada has granted RPV Aviation a Special Flight Operating Certificate (SFOC) to fly BVLOS (beyond the visual line of sight of the drone’s pilot) with FIXAR 007 fixed-wing VTOL (vertical take-off and landing). FIXAR, working closely with one of Canada's most experienced consulting service providers RPV Aviation and Transport Canada regulators, has produced an... Continue reading

    Increasing Girls’ Involvement With Drones

    Educational programs are increasingly making efforts to close gender gaps in STEM, the drone community is no exception. An aviation industry professional, mother, and involved member of her community, Lorie Grabham is also leader in advancing drone education and opportunities for girls. Throughout her career  in aviation, Grabham has seen how more inclusive and diverse... Continue reading

    The UAS Policy Landscape

    Even in the absence of significant federal legislation, the policy landscape for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) has continued to evolve. The FAA recently released its highly anticipated UAS remote identification rule, along with new frameworks for operations over people and at night, and Congress has grappled with drone-related topics at the intersection of geopolitics and cybersecurity.  During a session at XPONENTIAL 2021, representatives from regulatory... Continue reading