Cody Retlich, Founder & CEO of DroneAdair, joins Dawn this week, as we continue an amazing month dedicated to "Tech Ecosystem" and sponsored by TruWeather Solutions.
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Skydio Unveils X10 and the Next Chapter of Drones in Critical Industries
Last month at their Ascend event, Skydio CEO Adam Bry unveiled the new Skydio X10 drone and shared the company’s vision for advancements in autonomous flight as the key to a safer world. The X10’s upgrades will enable customers to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety.
AUVSI Senior Manager of Government Affairs, Scott Shtofman, was able to attend Ascend, which was held over two days in San Francisco and Hayward, California. The main keynote, flight demonstrations, and user presentations were held at the beautiful Presidio National Park.
Dawn of Drones | Episode 114: TruWeather Solutions
October is “Tech Ecosystem” Month on the Dawn of Drones podcast!
This week, we kick it off with our month sponsor, TruWeather Solutions CEO, Don “The Weather Don” Berchoff and special host, Samantha Scully Founder and Principal of Scully Staffing Solutions. Don’s extensive expertise and lifelong fascination with weather continues playing a pivotal role in propelling advancements in weather intelligence to move the UAS and AAM industry forward.
TruWeather catalyzes innovation and provides tailored weather intelligence for drones and eVTOL stakeholders. The company’s unparalleled Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform integrates micro-weather data, analytics, weather forecasting seamlessly into complex decision matrices for enhanced safety and productivity.
Titan Aviation: Bringing General Aviation Expertise to Emerging Aviation
Founded in 2004 in Dubai by aviation experts, Titan Aviation began with modest goals and an enduring mission. Today, almost 20 years later, it stands as one of the world’s premier aviation service providers, offering aircraft management solutions for traditional and advanced aviation, with private je charters, an extensive fleet and unparalleled consulting services.
Ohio Welcomes National Leader in Uncrewed Aviation Communications to Springfield
Buckeye State to Host AURA’s First Commercial Operations Purpose-Built for
Autonomous Flight; Capabilities Will Help Empower Billions in Economic Activity
Springfield, Oh. and McLean, Va. (September 19, 2023) – The Ohio Department of Transportation’s FlyOhio initiative and AURA Network Systems – a national pioneer in advanced aviation command-and-control (C2) communications considered crucial to certified uncrewed aircraft operations – today jointly announced that AURA’s first commercial network operations purpose-built for autonomous flight will be based at Ohio’s Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport.
Dawn of Drones | Episode 112: SkySafe
The “Future of Flight” requires that our skies are safe. This week on the Dawn of Drones podcast we continue a future-focused month sponsored by Titan Aviation with special guest Grant Jordan, CEO of SkySafe.
SkySafe's drone airspace awareness solution is leading the industry by providing the most accurate and actionable real-time detection, analysis and reporting of UAS activity to customers in government, law enforcement, airports, corporations and urban centers so they can proactively manage their airspace. SkySafe’s mission is to provide complete drone airspace awareness, which paves the way for broader drone operations while reducing risks associated with unauthorized overflights.
AUVSI Attends NASAO 2023 Annual Convention and Tradeshow
Last week, AUVSI staff attended the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) 2023 Annual Convention and Tradeshow in Rogers, Arkansas.
NASAO is “dedicated to representing the interests of the states and the public before policymakers at the federal level,” and is the “only organization deeply invested in representing the public interest in all facets of aviation and airports.”
Advanced Aviation Mixer
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International 501(c) Lone Star Chapter presents the Advanced Aviation Mixer! This exciting event will be held in person at Galaxy Unmanned Systems HQ 5001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, TX, USA.
AUVSI Lone Star will provide the BBQ & live entertainment as well as demonstrating the different technologies and innovations in the industry. Get ready to connect with unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) professionals.
We will be discussing integration issues, safety interests and policies. share stories, and discover the latest trends in the industry.
Successful Drone Programs Put Safety First; USI Helps Them Do That
Over the past several years, the drone industry has increasingly engaged in advanced operations using larger aircraft, in challenging environments and beyond the visual line of sight of the operator. With greater complexity comes greater risk. USI (formerly Unmanned Safety Institute) provides a holistic drone program to help growing businesses and academia to build program success and obtain a valuable return on investment (ROI) through a balanced investment in safety.
