Ouster Digital Lidar Approved by Defense Department for Unmanned Aircraft

Ouster OS1 vetted and approved for Blue UAS by Defense Innovation Unit First NDAA compliant 3D lidar included in the framework for unmanned aerial systems   SAN FRANCISCO, CA – June 11, 2025-- Ouster, Inc. (Nasdaq: OUST) (“Ouster” or the “Company”), a global leader in high-performance lidar sensors and intelligent software solutions, powering Physical AI... Continue reading

Addressing the 7C’s: Echodyne Takes Security To a Whole New Level

  Crazy, clueless, careless, compliant, criminal, committed and combatant—drone pilots can fall into any one of these categories. In response, across an array of markets and use cases, Echodyne continues to address the challenges they cause and in so doing, has redefined airspace security. June marked “Security” month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast. The... Continue reading

Lamarr.AI Launches Drone Pilot to Advance Energy Efficiency in City of Detroit Buildings

Detroit, MI – June 9, 2025 – Lamarr.AI, in partnership with Michigan Central and Newlab, has launched a drone inspection pilot to identify opportunities for improved municipal building operations and energy efficiency. Supported by the State of Michigan’s Advanced Aerial Mobility Activation Fund, this initiative utilizes Advanced Aerial Innovation Region (AAIR)—the real-world testing ground created for next-generation drone... Continue reading

On a Historic Day for Advanced Aviation, AUVSI Applauds Executive Orders Advancing U.S. Leadership in Drones

The White House
On Friday afternoon, President Trump signed two sweeping executive orders focused on strengthening U.S. leadership in uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS, or drones). These actions aim to streamline rulemaking for enabling regulations, fortify domestic supply chains and promote manufacturing, advance security measures, and align federal operations with emerging aviation technologies. The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems... Continue reading

AUVSI Statement on the Reintroduction of the Drones for First Responders Act

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) applauds the reintroduction of the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act and commends Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) for her leadership in advancing this critical legislation. America’s overreliance on drones manufactured in adversarial nations, most notably the People’s Republic of China (PRC), poses a growing threat to national... Continue reading

AUVSI Testifies Before House Aviation Subcommittee on FAA Reauthorization Implementation with Emphasis on Drone & Advanced Air Mobility Regulations

Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), testified today before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Aviation at a hearing titled “FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Stakeholder Perspectives One Year Later.”  During the hearing, Robbins shared the perspectives of AUVSI’s members, including leaders across the... Continue reading

Marina Rozenblat, Chief Scientist for Data Management, CNA | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 75

This week The Dawn of Autonomy podcast features Dr. Marina Chumakov Rozenblat, Chief Scientist of Data Management and Analytics at CNA. With over a decade of experience supporting the FAA’s Office of NextGen, Marina brings deep expertise in data management, cybersecurity, AI/ML for aviation and UAS traffic management. The CNA is a nonprofit research and... Continue reading

Curtis Walters and David Lewin, Echodyne | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 74

June is “Security” month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast and we’re kicking it off with our month sponsor Echodyne. This show features Curtis Walters, the VP, Sales- Government and Commercial and David Lewin, Regional Sales Manager - East. Curtis brings radar to the agencies that need it most, combining customer insight with cutting-edge tech... Continue reading

Tim Nohara, CEO, Accipiter Radar | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 69

The Dawn of Autonomy podcast wraps up "Safety & Standards" month, sponsored by Viasat, with Tim Nohara, President & CEO of Accipiter Radar. An internationally recognized surveillance expert with degrees in electrical and computer engineering, Tim has spent 30 years advancing radar-based decision support solutions to help safety and security practitioners keep us safe. Accipiter Radar... Continue reading

Christian Ramsey, Chief Commercial Officer, uAvionix | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 68

Join us this week on The Dawn of Autonomy as "Safety & Standards" month continues, sponsored by Viasat, with Christian Ramsey, the Chief Commercial Officer at uAvionix. He leads business development and growth across all uAvionix markets, from crewed and uncrewed aviation to aviation networks and defense. uAvionix is a leader in communications, navigation, and surveillance... Continue reading