University of Alabama awarded grant to research how UAS can be used during disasters

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has announced that it will receive $1.1 million of the $3.3 million in research, education and training grants awarded to universities that make up the FAA’s Air Transportation Center of Excellence (COE) for UAS, which is also known as the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE).

AUVSI Applauds NETT Council for Recognizing Importance of Industry-Government Collaboration in Advancing Emerging Technologies

For Immediate Release: July 31, 2020 Media Contact: Michael Robbins, mrobbins@auvsi.org, (571) 775-5916 AUVSI Applauds NETT Council for Recognizing Importance of Industry-Government Collaboration in Advancing Emerging Technologies ARLINGTON, Va. – Brian Wynne, president and CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)’s Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation... Continue reading

Sea Machines Partners with Maine Maritime Academy & MARAD to Include Intelligent Vessel Systems in Curriculum

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: Amelia Smith [email]+1-904-226-7104 Sea Machines Partners with Maine Maritime Academy & MARAD to Include Intelligent Vessel Systems in Curriculum (BOSTON; July 30, 2020) – Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics, a leading developer of autonomous command and control systems for surface vessels, has partnered with Castine-based Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) and representatives of the U.S. Maritime... Continue reading

AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2020 Going Virtual, October 5 to 8

For Immediate Release: July 24, 2020Contact: Michael Robbins, mrobbins@auvsi.org, (703) 845-9671 AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2020 Going Virtual, October 5 to 8 Leading Unmanned Systems and Robotics Conference to Take Place as Fully Interactive Virtual Event ARLINGTON, Va. – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced that AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2020, the largest trade show and conference for... Continue reading

AutoX receives permit to test driverless vehicles in San Jose, California

On Friday, July 17, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issued self-driving car tech company AutoX a permit that authorizes the company to test driverless vehicles on surface streets within a designated part of San Jose, California, pursuant to state law and regulation.

Skydio, DroneResponders develop safety principles to advance responsible and effective deployment of drones

Skydio has announced that it worked with DroneResponders to help develop the “The Five C’s: Principles for the Responsible Use of Drones by Public Safety Agencies,” which was released on Monday, July 20. The principles are designed to advance the responsible and effective deployment of drones.