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.
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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.
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.”
AUVSI Partnership for Drone Competitiveness
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Michael Robbins, Chief Advocacy Officer, at AUVSI Defense on September 14, 2023:
Dawn of Drones | Episode 111: FIXAR Global
Yulia Druzhnikova, Co-founder and Director of Global Expansion at FIXAR, joins Dawn this week, as we continue an amazing month dedicated to “Future of Flight” and sponsored by Titan Aviation.
FIXAR stands as a leading developer of both software and aircraft design, propelling the forefront of autonomous UAVs tailored for industrial applications. Its distinctiveness lies in its patented drone design, which streamlines complexity for heightened reliability. Anchored in a set of core values that celebrate a safety-driven culture, flexibility without complication, and a dedication to knowledge-sharing within the commercial drone and UAV industry, FIXAR stands as an embodiment of progress and innovation in the field.
Skydio Sets September Launch Date for New Autonomous Drone Technology
In the small UAS industry, autonomy is changing everything.
AI-powered drones help enterprise users do more: capture more data, navigate more complex environments, and work more efficiently. As the leading U.S. drone manufacturer, Skydio has watched demand for autonomous drones increase across sectors as the underlying technology matures.
AUVSI Commends BVLOS Exemptions for uAvionix, UPS Flight Forward
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today commended the Federal Aviation Administration’s grant of exemptions to uAvionix and UPS Flight Forward to conduct commercial drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).
Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins made the following statement:
New for 2024 – AUVSI Resources and Programs to Support Your Business
Date/Time: Thursday, October 19 at 1:30 – 2:30 pm ET
Webinar Description:
You’re investing time and resources – what are you getting for it? Whether you’ve been a member since 1972 or are thinking about becoming a member, join us for a quick tour of the new programs, key resources, and unrivaled community that will support your work to shape the future of autonomy.
Speakers: