The William T. Pecora Award is presented annually to individuals or teams using satellite or aerial remote sensing that make outstanding contributions toward understanding the Earth (land, oceans, and air), educating the next generation of scientists, informing decision-makers, or supporting natural or human-induced disaster response. Both national and international nominations are welcome.
The award is sponsored jointly by the U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and was established in 1974 to honor the memory of Dr. William T. Pecora, former Director of the U.S. Geological Survey and Under Secretary, Department of the Interior.
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Webinar: Servos Designed for Drones
Date & Time: Thursday, March 27, 2025, 3:00-4:00 PM ET
Webinar Description/Abstract: Servos engineered and designed for the performance, economics, scalability and regulatory needs of Europe and the Americas.
Speakers:
Shawn Spiker- Sales Director, Hitec Group USA
Registration: Registration is free for all attendees
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Christopher Hewlett, Project ULTRA and Tom Swoyer, GrandSky | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 59
Join us this week on The Dawn of Autonomy with Tom Swoyer Jr., President of GrandSKY, and Chris Hewlett, Director of Project ULTRA (UAS Logistics, Traffic, Response, Autonomy), as ""Data-Driven Ops"" month continues, sponsored by Airspace Link. Tom's efforts have significantly contributed to North Dakota's robust flight test, regulatory and operational UAS ecosystem. Chris, a retired Navy commander, brings 30 years of expertise in aviation operations, safety, modernization, system optimization for next-generation aviation systems and evaluating both developing and deployed aviation command and control systems.
Clemson Drone Completes AUVSI Accreditation to Become a Trusted Operator™ Training Provider
Today, Clemson Drone announced the launch of its UAS Mission Administration course, offering participants the opportunity to earn all three AUVSI Trusted Operator certifications—Levels 1, 2, and 3—in one comprehensive class. The fully online program is designed to deliver the highest standards in drone pilot training.
STARLUX Commits To Viasat With Launch Of EnhancedIn-Flight Connectivity Service
New, High-Speed Connectivity Set To Roll Out Across the Carrier’s Full Fleet To Further Distinguish STARLUX’s Exceptional In-Flight Experience
Taipei, TW, and CARLSBAD, Calif., February 4, 2025 – STARLUX, a Taipei-headquartered luxury carrier, and Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced STARLUX aircraft has launched enhanced service with Viasat’s high performance in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution, marking an expanded relationship.
Bruce Briglia, UAS Project Consultant, Airspace Link | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 57
February is "Data Driven Ops" month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, and we’re excited to kick off the month with our sponsor, Bruce Briglia, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Project Consultant, Airspace Link. Bruce is an aerospace engineer with a background in UAS, aviation, defense and works to create smart solutions for the future of mobility and transportation. Airspace Link’s AirHub® Platform supports safe, scalable low-altitude drone operations. Through the FlySafe Program, Airspace Link is driving drone integration in Arlington, TX, and Romulus, MI, with a focus on municipal readiness, safety, and economic growth.
Atlantic Aviation Acquires Ferrovial Vertiports
Today, Atlantic Aviation announced it has acquired Ferrovial Vertiports from Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure company. The acquisition advances Atlantic Aviation’s commitment to leading the industry in the creation of sustainable infrastructure to support advanced air mobility (AAM) operations by incorporating electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) infrastructure expertise into its recognized leadership in the FBO industry.
Crown assists drone delivery provider in obtaining key FAA certification
ARLINGTON, VA – Crown Consulting Inc. congratulates DroneUp, an industry leader and innovator in last-mile drone-delivery services, on obtaining its Part 119 air carrier certification for operations under the FAA’s part 135 Certification, which will enable the company to make everyday customer deliveries by drone as an operating air carrier.
SKYTRAC is Excited to Support the Public Tracking of Coulson Aviation’s Philippine Mars as it Begins its Final Relocation Journey
Port Alberni, BC, December 13, 2024 - SKYTRAC (SKYTRAC Systems Ltd), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, is excited to announce that it is supporting Coulson Aviation, a global leader in aerial firefighting with a next-generation multi-mission fleet, in publicly tracking the journey of their Philippine Mars aircraft as it begins its final relocation journey to the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona. Equipped with a SKYTRAC unit, the Philippine Mars will be available to track in SKYTRAC’s TrooTrax software at a public link.
Best of 2024 Super Show
As the year wraps up, the Dawn of Autonomy podcast presents the “Best of 2024,” sponsored by Leica Geosystems. This special episode features two of the foremost government leaders in the UAS and AAM industries: Shivanjli Sharma, Aerospace Research Engineer at NASA and Jeffrey Vincent, Executive Director at the FAA. The FAA/NASA End of Year Roundup has become a yearly tradition and is a must-watch for those seeking exclusive industry insights and an in-depth look at the developments that have shaped the UAS and AAM industries over the past year. Don't miss this comprehensive review capturing the essence of 2024!
Tune in on December 24:
