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    ECSU, AeroX, and Piedmont Flight Training Join Forces to Expand Aviation Workforce, Pave Way for “Flying Cars”

    Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), AeroX, and Piedmont Flight Training are partnering to expand aviation education, strengthen and diversify the aviation workforce, and build an autonomous urban aircraft infrastructure in North Carolina. The advanced air mobility market – which will include self-driving “flying cars”[passenger drones] and electric aircraft that can deliver goods without a pilot... Continue reading

    AUVSI Certifies North Carolina State University as a Trusted Operator Pilot Program Provider

    ARLINGTON, Va. – The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced that North Carolina State University is the latest Certified Training Provider for the AUVSI Trusted Operator Program™ (TOP). NC State is just the fourth institution of higher education approved to deliver all levels of the AUVSI TOP certification, and the Level 1... Continue reading

    DE&I Proposals Wanted: Submissions Now Open for Upcoming AUVSI Events

    The uncrewed systems industry is poised for great growth and expansion – but the only way to reach these new heights is with everyone contributing toward shared challenges, goals, and opportunities. AUVSI is committed to leading the industry forward toward one that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion – which we know supports... Continue reading

    FAA Grant for Embry-Riddle Researchers to Improve Drone Safety

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recently received a $371,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to study the detection systems of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), or drones, to improve the safety of their operation. “The research will inform the development of standards and requirements for the accuracy of detect-and-avoid (DAA) systems, which... Continue reading

    2022 Drone Safety Day is Saturday, June 18

    Accelerating Innovation Through Diversity of Thought: DE&I Takeaways at XPONENTIAL 2022

    XPONENTIAL 2022 was the first large-scale convening of the uncrewed systems industry following the launch of AUVSI’s DE&I Advisory Group earlier this year, and the Advisory Group hosted more meaningful discussions at this year’s show than ever before. How does diversity of thought impact the uncrewed systems community, the technology we design, and how our systems... Continue reading

    AeroX seeks low-altitude surveillance system to support urban drone operations

    Winston-Salem, N.C. – As part of its growing effort to expand advanced drone operations in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, North Carolina, AeroX seeks information from companies equipped to provide a ground-based surveillance system to support low-altitude traffic management. Details of required capabilities, areas to be served and submission requirements are outlined in the Request for Information... Continue reading

    Aloft Technologies Launches Geospatial Management Tools for Its Drone Data Network

    Aloft Geo Portal Brings New Drone Airspace Mapping Functionality  to State, Local and Commercial Stakeholders SILVER SPRING, Md., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aloft Technologies today announced the introduction of the Aloft Geo Portal that aims to close the gap between FAA airspace rules and local ground rules for drone operations nationwide. Verified users of the... Continue reading