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AUVSI Announces Keynote Speakers for XPONENTIAL 2020

January 23, 2020
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For Immediate Release: Jan. 23, 2020Contact: Tom McMahon, tmcmahon@auvsi.org, (571) 255-7786 AUVSI Announces Keynote Speakers for XPONENTIAL 2020 Iconic leaders will share insights on trends and policy shaping the future of unmanned systems ARLINGTON, Va. –The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced its initial lineup of keynote speakers who will present on the technology, policies and trends... Continue reading

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vHive partners with DAS, Consortiq to extend drone software platform offering to enterprise customers

January 15, 2020
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In an effort to extend its drone software platform offering to enterprise customers, global software provider vHive has partnered with DFS Autonomous Systems LLC (DAS) and its subsidiary Consortiq.

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Application period for SBIR and STTR seed funding opens

January 14, 2020
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As of Jan. 15, the application period for non-dilutive seed funding from the Department of Defense opens — the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

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Simlat delivers small UAS simulation platform to FAA UAS simulation lab

January 13, 2020
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Simlat has announced the delivery of its small UAS simulation platform to the UAS simulation lab at the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) NextGen Integration & Evaluation Capability (NIEC).

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Silent Falcon UAS E1 surpasses 500 hours of successful flight testing and operations

January 13, 2020
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Silent Falcon UAS Technologies (SFUAS) has announced that the Silent Falcon E1 UAS has completed 500 hours of successful flight testing and operations.

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State of South Dakota signs Participating Addendum for UAS services with DroneUp

January 9, 2020
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DroneUp has announced that the State of South Dakota has signed a Participating Addendum for the NASPO ValuePoint contract for UAS services, established as the Contract Number 17379.

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Embry-Riddle, Florida Polytechnic partner to advance safety of autonomous airborne systems

January 8, 2020
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is joining forces with Florida Polytechnic University to advance the safety of autonomous airborne systems.

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New York Gov. Cuomo proposes investment to establish small UAS experimentation and test facility at Griffiss International Airport

January 6, 2020
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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.

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Red Cat to acquire FPV and drone racing hardware provider Rotor Riot

January 6, 2020
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Red Cat Holdings Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire first person view (FPV) and drone racing hardware provider Rotor Riot.

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Since 1972, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has enabled technical innovation, supportive policy, and inspired academic breakthroughs in the uncrewed industry.

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