The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has named five startup companies as finalists in the Innovation Challenge at the AUVSI Unmanned Systems – Defense. Protection. Security. conference taking place at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT. Continue reading
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NASA Launches National UAV Safety Competition
The Safeguard with Autonomous Navigation Demonstration (SAND) is an opportunity for small businesses to compete in an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) competition to help NASA address safety-critical risks associated with flying UAVs in the national airspace such as: flight outside of approved airspace, unsafe proximity to people or property, and critical system failure. Continue reading
DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Alliance Announces Inaugural Board of Advisors
The DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Alliance, the leading 501(c)3 non-profit program advocating for and supporting the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – also known as “drones” – for public safety missions has announced their inaugural Board of Advisors. Continue reading
Drone Companies Flock to Test Center in Denmark
Next week, drone companies from around the world are heading to Denmark to leverage the country’s unique drone test facilities. Why? It’s one of the few places in the world where drone companies can perform BVLOS flights in urban, rural and coastal areas. Continue reading
Pipistrel Presentation at 2019 UBER ELEVATE Summit
This is the Pipistrel presentation at the 2019 UBER ELEVATE Summit by Dr.Tine Tomazic CEO of Pipistrel Vertical Solutions. The Uber Elevate Summit convened leaders from across academia, industry, government, policy, and technology for a 2-day immersive event on June 11 – 12, 2019, at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC.
Elbit Systems Hermes 45 Debuts at Paris Airshow 2019
Elbit Systems’ Hermes 45 Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (STUAS) will be making its first appearance at the Company’s static display area (A-8) in the upcoming Paris Airshow 2019. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Unveils Condor UAS
Lockheed Martin unveiled its latest small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) at the 2019 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), which was held in Tampa, Florida from 20 to 23 May. Continue reading