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NUAIR, DroneResponders partner to enhance UAS educational services and training programs for public safety organizations

January 27, 2020
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Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research (NUAIR) has partnered with DroneResponders to help enhance UAS educational services and training programs for public safety organizations.

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Uber Advanced Technologies Group begins collecting self-driving tech data in D.C.

January 24, 2020
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Uber Advanced Technologies Group (Uber ATG) has selected Washington, D.C. as its next location to collect data for its self-driving vehicles.

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Boeing, Tactical Robotics partner to explore development of ducted fan propulsion technology

January 22, 2020
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Boeing has signed an agreement with Urban Aeronautics' subsidiary Tactical Robotics to explore the development of a ducted fan propulsion technology, which could potentially be used for piloted and autonomous light aircraft.

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Call for Entries Opened for 2020 AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards

January 15, 2020
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For Immediate Release: Jan. 15, 2020 Contact: Tom McMahon, tmcmahon@auvsi.org, (571) 255-7786 Call for Entries Opened for 2020 AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards Nominations now open to honor innovators advancing unmanned systems technology, promoting safe adoption, protecting lives and improving the human condition ARLINGTON, Va. — The Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) has opened the... Continue reading

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Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 UAS provides situational information during toxic pollution crisis in Malaysia

January 13, 2020
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During the Kim Kim river toxic pollution crisis in Malaysia last year, Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 UAS was used to provide critical situational information, the company has announced.

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Swift Tactical Systems to launch comprehensive UAS program in Bahamas following contract award

January 10, 2020
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Following a multi-agency selection process that saw it beat out 25 other companies, Swift Engineering subsidiary Swift Tactical Systems has been awarded a $17 million contract to launch a comprehensive UAS program for the Bahamas government agencies and ministries.

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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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University of Louisiana Monroe team trains Louisiana law enforcement and first responders in UAS tech

January 9, 2020
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A team from the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) Precision AG and UAS Research Center recently provided UAS training to a select group of Louisiana law enforcement, firefighters and first responders.

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Sec. Chao releases version 4.0 of federal AV guidelines

January 8, 2020
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Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced the fourth iteration of the federal automated vehicle policy during a keynote speech at CES 2020. Named Automated Vehicles 4.0: Ensuring American Leadership in Automated Vehicle Technologies, the guidance streamlines federal guidance for 38 government agencies, departments, commissions and others, Chao said, and is aimed at maintaining highway safety while allowing development... Continue reading

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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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