2024 FAA Drone and AAM Symposium: Michael Robbins Day One Opening Remarks

Today, Day One of the 2024 FAA Drone and AAM Symposium opened with keynote remarks by AUVSI President and CEO, Michael Robbins. Remarks as prepared: It’s great to see everyone here at the Baltimore Convention Center for this year’s FAA Drone & AAM Symposium – the 8th consecutive staging of this event as a collaboration... Continue reading

A Blueprint for ‘Connected Skies, Connected Communities’ | 2024 FAA Drone and AAM Symposium

AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins opened Day Two of the 2024 FAA Drone and AAM Symposium opened with the following keynote remarks, as prepared:  Yesterday morning I spoke about legacy, and the goals we collectively seek to achieve – including advancing our industry and aviation safety.   I spoke about AUVSI’s role in achieving this... Continue reading

Barry Brennan, Flying Lion, Inc. (FLI) | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 32

August is "Protectors & Defenders" month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, and we're thrilled to feature Thomas Eder is Nokia’s Head of Embedded Wireless Solutions and Barry Brennan, the founder and president of Flying Lion, Inc., our month sponsors. At Nokia, Thomas leads the development of industrial 5G networks and drone technology for surveillance... Continue reading

FAA Ensures D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir2 Safe with Airport Operations, Navigation, Air Traffic Services, and the Efficient Operation of the NAS

FAA evaluated EnforceAir2 as part of a plan for the certification, permitting, authorizing, and allowing UAS detection and mitigation in the National Airspace System RA'ANANA, Israel and MCLEAN, Va., July 25, 2024 -- D-Fend Solutions, the leader in field-proven radio frequency (RF) cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, has received additional confirmation from the Federal... Continue reading

FIREBIRD DRONE Introduces Fixed-Wing Drone for Emergency Response

Gainesville, FL – July, 2024 – FIREBIRD DRONE is proud to announce the launch of its Emergency Response Fixed-Wing Drone, designed specifically to enhance rapid response in crisis situations by providing superior aerial intelligence. The FIREBIRD DRONE is a "Purpose Driven Design" specifically aimed at mitigating and aiding emergency situations. Its speed, endurance, and payload... Continue reading

FAA reauthorization adds power to UND’s UAS programs

Attendees of the first ASSUREd Safe training program conduct flight tests outside UND’s Ryan Hall, in July 2023. Adam Kurtz/UND Today. The recent reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration means full speed ahead for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced and urban air-mobility research (AAM/UAM) at UND. It also means more opportunities for UAS graduates... Continue reading

High Point Aerotechnologies: Solutions to Protect Battlefields and Homelands

When you think of "Safe and Secure Skies," you can't help but think of High Point Aerotechnologies (HPA), a technology company headquartered in Boise, Idaho that develops autonomous defense and robotic systems with multi-mission capabilities. In a recent episode of the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, Chief Revenue Officer Evan Hunt discussed the company’s various partnerships... Continue reading

John McArthur, WISPR Systems | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 25

Dawn of Autonomy continues "Complex Ops" Month, sponsored by uAvionix, featuring special guest John McArthur, VP of Sales and Marketing at WISPR Systems. Established in 2016, WISPR Systems' mission is to not only provide dependable and affordable U.S.A. commercial UAS but also offer turnkey payload options for various market sectors. John brings years of expertise in... Continue reading

Red Cat Signs LOI To Acquire FlightWave Aerospace Systems

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat”), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced it has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the planned acquisition of FlightWave Aerospace Systems Corporation (“FlightWave”), an industry-leading... Continue reading

Service Bulletin. Aviation Safety Applied to Drones and eVTOL

Safety in Drones and eVTOL Embention, a pioneer in systems for drone and eVTOL certification, incorporates Service Bulletin into its products for autonomous aircraft as part of its operational safety policy. This allows Veronte equipment users to stay updated on any need for improvement or correction affecting Embention products, thus maintaining safety standards comparable to... Continue reading