AUVSI’s Advocacy staff attended Archer Aviation’s Open House on November 16, 2022 to see the unveiling of their new production aircraft, the Midnight -- and to learn about the company's history, team, and path forward. Below is an event report from AUVSI Grassroots Advocacy Manager Scott Shtofman:
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Mobilicom Launches New Product - SkyHopper Micro
Mobilicom Launches New Product - SkyHopper Micro
Mobilicom has extended its SkyHopper range with the launch of a new micro bi-directional data links specifically designed to enable mass deployment of small drone fleets.
Designed in collaboration with small-drone Tier-1 manufacturers, the SkyHopper Micro caters to growing demand for high-use applications, such as commercial inspections, disaster relief and defense intelligence or loitering (Kamikaze) drones.
Skydio Dock: Autonomous Data Collection for Indoor & Outdoor Applications
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 18th at 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET
Verge Aero dazzles at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta
Verge Aero dazzles at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta
Verge Aero's drone technology in action at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Albuquerque, New Mexico – A festival celebrating the earliest form of aviation was complemented by the very latest in aviation technology, when drone show specialist Verge Aero flew a series of spectacular light shows for the 50th anniversary Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (AIBF) in New Mexico.
RTCA Announces New Forum on Digital Flight Operations
RTCA Announces New Forum on Digital Flight Operations
How DIU’s Blue UAS Framework Drives Innovation in the Drone Market
Date/Time: Thursday, December 1 at 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
Webinar Description:
With support from the U.S. DoD’s Defense Innovation Unit and in line with the Blue UAS framework, breakthroughs like Doodle Labs’ Helix multi-band radio push UAV technology innovation to new heights.
Join DIU and Doodle Labs for a conversation about the vision for the Blue UAS framework, the unprecedented advancement of drone technology driven by government-commercial partnerships and how new discoveries like a tiny, multi-band mesh radio stand to benefit both the public and private-sector drone industries, alike.
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Aviation Easement Proposals Would Inhibit Drone Integration
As the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of uncrewed systems, autonomy, and robotics, AUVSI focuses on educating lawmakers and promoting smart policy that supports the growth of the uncrewed systems industry.
Over the course of the past few legislative sessions, there has been a growing trend in the state legislative bodies around measures that seek to restrict and tax drone operations, dismantle federal authority of the airspace, and create a dangerous and impossible to navigate patchwork of local and state regulations. These measures often focus on “avigation easements” – essentially the creation of toll lanes in the sky for drones.
Innovation Lift-off: Talking Aerospace Today podcast series from Siemens Digital Industries Software
As urban air mobility (UAM) becomes more integrated into the national airspace system, the aerospace and defense industries are at a major inflection point. Transformation to the digital enterprise and technological breakthroughs will soon open a new era of airspace that is autonomous, sustainable, and efficient. Despite their potential, these innovations may be hampered by complexity and compliance challenges.
A 5-part podcast series from Siemens is now available to guide the industry through key discussion on eVTOL design and development and how finding the right technologies is key to success and profitability.
Detecting Non-Cooperative Traffic to Enable BVLOS Operations
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 16th at 3:00 – 4:00 pm EDT
Future USNS Apalachicola (EPF 13) completes acceptance trials
MOBILE, Ala. – On September 8, the future USNS Apalachicola (EPF 13) returned pier side having successfully completed acceptance trials for the U.S. Navy.
During acceptance trials comprehensive testing is conducted on the ship’s major systems and equipment in order to demonstrate their successful operation and mission readiness. The U.S. Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey participates throughout the trials to validate the quality of construction and compliance with U.S. Navy requirements.