The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will be offering the Uncrewed Maritime Systems (UMS) Tier 1 Certificate Program during the fall semester of 2024. The Tier 1 classes will be held from 14 October through 15 November 2024, every weekday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, at the Marine Research Center located at the entrance to the Port of Gulfport, Mississippi.
The five-week program, offered annually since 2017 and created at the request of the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, consists of four courses for a total of ten credit hours. Syllabi for the four courses accompany this announcement. Successful completion of the UMS Tier 1 Program is required for those wishing to apply for the Tier 2 Program.
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Fueling Maura and Mya’s Aerospace Dreams. Let’s Get Two Brockton High Schoolers to College – Please Support our GoFundMe Campaign
June 3, 2024 – Burlington, MA - Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not.
Maura Barrada and Jamya (Mya) Evans are seniors at Brockton High School in Massachusetts. Despite all conceivable odds, they have been accepted to Aerospace Engineering Programs in highly respected four-year universities – Embry-Riddle and the University at Buffalo, respectively.
But under the current FAFSA (Federal Student Aid), and despite their limited resources, they are unable to obtain enough scholarships and aid to allow them to pursue these opportunities.
USI Provides Drone Education to Hit the Ground Running…Without Hitting The Ground
The Dawn of Autonomy podcast dedicated the month of April to the theme of “Education,” sponsored by USI, leaders in education and training for the drone pilots of today and the future. In this interview with Josh Olds, USI’s President, CEO, and co-founder, he discusses the paramount importance of UAS education centered on safety, its transformative impact on individual careers, business protection and overall industry advancement. Read on to learn more about USI's endeavors to educate, train, and certify professionals in the UAS industry and create a culture of leadership, innovation and safety-first aviators.
Dawn Zoldi: Josh, tell us about yourself.
Josh Olds, USI | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 14
April is ‘Education’ month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast and we’re thrilled to begin it with our month’s sponsor, USI and Josh Olds, the company’s President, CEO and Co-Founder. Over the past decade, Josh, a National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) Top 40 under 40 recipient, has been involved in a variety of UAS education, development and training roles. Today, he leads USI’s efforts to educate, train and certify UAS industry professionals to create leaders, visionaries, innovators and aviators who put safety first. USI has over 30 years of experience in UAS flight safety operations and employs subject matter experts across disciplines such as human factors, aeronautics and risk management.
Elevating Client Relationships: The Art of Being a Trusted Advisor
Date/Time: Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
Webinar Description:
"Win even when you don't expect it”
Business development in 2024 is full of new challenges and opportunities. However, the foundation for success remains Customer Trust. Join us as we discuss relevant issues and opportunities to establish strong relationships with prospects, elevate client retention, and reinforce customer relationships.
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Barry Brennan, Flying Lion | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 9
The Dawn of Autonomy podcast wraps up a month dedicated to "All About Data," sponsored by Carahsoft with an episode that features Barry Brennan, the Founder of Flying Lion (FLI), and Steven Katz, VP at Flying Lion.
Barry has a firm belief in thinking "business unusual" and has guided FLI to offer on-demand services, training, equipment, and consulting for public safety and law enforcement agencies. Beyond business success, Barry's commitment to philanthropy has led him to receive awards like Big Brother of the Year and Reserve Police Officer of the Year.
Tune in on Feb 28:
Advancing Wildlife Conservation w/ sUAS Tech: Practical Application in the Field
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 6 at 3:00 – 4:30 pm EST
Webinar Description:
Embark on a virtual journey of exploration with our upcoming "Advancing Wildlife Conservation with sUAS Technology" webinar series. Building upon the success of the recent Wildlife Conservation Drones & Technologies Summit, this three-session series is crafted to engage, educate, and connect professionals worldwide who are currently using or are intrigued by the potential of small Unoccupied Aerial Systems (sUAS) in wildlife conservation.
Advancing Wildlife Conservation w/ sUAS Tech: Advancements in Sensor Technology
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 21 at 3:00 – 4:30 pm EST
Webinar Description:
Embark on a virtual journey of exploration with our upcoming "Advancing Wildlife Conservation with sUAS Technology" webinar series. Building upon the success of the recent Wildlife Conservation Drones & Technologies Summit, this three-session series is crafted to engage, educate, and connect professionals worldwide who are currently using or are intrigued by the potential of small Unoccupied Aerial Systems (sUAS) in wildlife conservation.
Advancing Wildlife Conservation W/ SUAS Tech: UAS Program Development & Mgmt
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 7 at 3:00 – 4:30 pm EST
Webinar Description:
Embark on a virtual journey of exploration with our upcoming "Advancing Wildlife Conservation with sUAS Technology" webinar series. Building upon the success of the recent Wildlife Conservation Drones & Technologies Summit, this three-session series is crafted to engage, educate, and connect professionals worldwide who are currently using or are intrigued by the potential of small Unoccupied Aerial Systems (sUAS) in wildlife conservation.
Volatus Aerospace Strengthens Online Drone Training in the UK with Acquisition of UAVHub and The Drone Mentor
Expected 2024 Revenue of C$2M with 9% EBITDA
TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / December 7, 2023 / Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV:VOL)(OTCQB:VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company"), a leader in innovating aerial intelligence, announced today that it signed an arm's length definitive agreement on November 30th, 2023 to acquire two UK-based companies, Aerial Motion Pictures Ltd., dba UAVHub and Open Sky Consulting International Ltd., dba The Drone Mentor, providing world leading online video-based drone training and certification.