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EASA Approves ETSO Certification Basis for Veronte Autopilot
EASA, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, has approved the certification basis for the Veronte Autopilot, making it the first guidance and flight control system for UAS and eVTOL to undergo an ETSO-C198 certification process.
Overwatch Group and PteroDynamics Ink Strategic Relationship
Companies Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Transwing® VTOL UAS in the UK, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates
Jake Lahmann, Valmont Industries | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 28
This week's Dawn of Autonomy podcast features Jake Lahmann, UAS Technology Solutions Manager at Valmont Industries, with the month's theme "Global Leaders," sponsored by Viasat.
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 as well as free training for first responders on UAS operations.
Wisk Aero Acquires Leading Software Firm Verocel
Verocel’s unique expertise in the certification of high-integrity software advances Wisk’s autonomous certification effort
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, announced today it has acquired Verocel Inc., a software verification and validation (V&V) company. Verocel’s unique expertise in supporting the certification of high-integrity aerospace software and the qualification of V&V tools will play a key role in Wisk’s ongoing effort to certify its Generation 6 autonomous, electric air taxi.
BVLOS UAS Operations For Medical Organ Delivery
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 21 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
Webinar Description:
UAS promise to bring huge efficiencies in the high-value world of medical delivery, and specifically human organ delivery.
In this webinar we explore the Electronic Observer multi-sensor flight testing as well as environmental organ exposure testing are being conducted by the teams at Aerial Logic, Medical University of South Carolina, Kongsberg Geospatial and Echodyne.
Speakers:
Jerry Hancock, Viasat | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 27
July is "Global Leaders" month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, and we're thrilled to begin with our month sponsor, Viasat, featuring Jerry Hancock, the Director of Aviation Safety Solutions and Cybersecurity. Before joining Viasat, Jerry dedicated 15 years to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), contributing to various programs within the National Airspace System and NextGen systems. At Viasat, he supports aviation safety operations and cybersecurity solutions, spanning ground networks and air-to-ground data connectivity across commercial aviation and uncrewed mobility markets. Viasat, a global communications company, is dedicated to connecting everyone and everything.
uAvionix Aims to 'Connect Everything That Flies'
uAvionix, renowned for its expertise in communications, navigation and surveillance (CNS) technologies, offers a wide range of safety solutions to enable complex aviation operations among all airspace users in the national airspace system (NAS).
Applying Commercial Connectivity Success to Modern Warfare
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 17 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
Webinar Description:
Military field operations are undergoing a transition and becoming more remote. By leveraging non-line-of-sight (NLOS) capabilities from unmanned aerial or ground systems, field personnel can receive comprehensive intelligence from the command center. From increased situational awareness to safer use of field personnel, Roee’s webinar will review a number of use cases.
Speakers:
Roee Kashi, Co-founder & CTO, Elsight
Registration:
Registration is free for all attendees