FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2017
Contact: Tom McMahon, tmcmahon@auvsi.org, (571) 255-7786
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NBC Connecticut unveils DroneRanger fleet for newsgathering
NBC Connecticut/WVIT have unveiled “Connecticut’s only fleet of top-of-the-line UAS drones for broadcast,” known as DroneRanger.
The fleet will be used to capture “exclusive, close-up views of local breaking news and weather events that take place throughout the market,” with the goal of ultimately enhancing the station’s local news and weather coverage.
“Drone technology allows us to apply a unique perspective to every aspect of news coverage,” says Susan Tully, President and General Manager of NBC Connecticut.
Spring Hill Police Department in Tennessee acquires UAS
The Spring Hill Police Department (SHPD) in Spring Hill, Tennessee has purchased a UAS to assist with a variety of missions, including providing an aerial view of major traffic crash scenes and HAZMAT incidents, helping to search for missing children, and tracking a suspect on the run.
The UAS, which has a “Small UAS Certificate of Registration” from the FAA, will also be used to examine storm water drainage issues, roadway construction projects, and school traffic dynamics.
In a press release published on July 12, Police Chief Don Brite explained the benefits of this technology.
AUVSI Hill Day & Science and Tech Fair 2020
After careful consideration, AUVSI has decided to postpone until further notice its plans for Hill Day and the House Unmanned Systems Caucus Science & Technology Fair, which were scheduled for March 25, 2020 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
The health and safety of our members is AUVSI's top priority. We are postponing these events due to the uncertainty of the impact the COVID-19 coronavirus could have on the congressional schedule and the public's access to the Capitol and congressional office buildings for meetings with lawmakers and staff.
We'll provide information about rescheduling Hill Day as it becomes available.
Airspace Integration: How Commercial Drone Operators Can Play a Role and Effect Change
One year after the Small UAS Rule (Part 107) took effect lawmakers and commercial drone operators are still learning to share the National Airspace and integrate drones to their fullest potential. AUVSI's advocacy team strives to educate lawmakers about issues important to the drone community and works in conjunction with the FAA to promote safe flying.
This webinar will highlight important aspects of FAA regulations governing commercial drone use and provide insights into how drone operators can affect regulatory change to support the growth of the industry.
AUVSI Unmanned Systems – Defense. Protection. Security.
Unmanned Systems—Defense. Protection. Security. is the most comprehensive government-focused event within the unmanned systems industry—bringing together defense leaders, government decision makers and technology experts responsible for unmanned systems, intelligent robotics and components.
www.thedefenseshow.org
AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2018
This premier event unites the largest global community of drone, intelligent robotics and unmanned systems leaders to shape the future of the industry. Featuring the largest and most comprehensive trade show, this event is the spot to learn from daily keynotes with tech visionaries and 200+ world-class sessions as well as connect with 8,500+ industry pros and business experts from 20+ industries.
www.xponential.org
AUVSI Foundation, White House Release Report on Drone Workshop Proceedings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 12, 2016
Contact: Tom McMahon, tmcmahon@auvsi.org, (571) 255-7786
