Don’t miss hearing from leaders in robotics and uncrewed systems! Mark your calendars for AUVSI Cascade’s spring symposium on April 11, 2023, featuring the “Magic Mile” - you will hear the latest on getting products the “Last Mile,” the “Middle Mile,” and, not to be outdone, the “Tasty Mile.” Additionally, there will be updates from the marine autonomy space, the Oregon test ranges, uncrewed emergency services, and training opportunities. We hope to see you there!
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DIU: AUVSI Launches Green UAS Cybersecurity Certification Program For Commercial Drones
February 23, 2023-- (Mountain View, CA)--Today, AUVSI announced the launch of Green UAS, a new program to expand the number of commercial Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) that have been verified to meet the highest levels of cybersecurity and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) supply chain requirements. Green UAS is an industry standard that mirrors the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)’s Blue UAS certification program. DIU hopes that innovations in the broader commercial drone security space translate to increased security and an increased number of dual use systems.
Episode 83: Michael Healander, President & CEO, Airspace Link
This week on Dawn of Drones podcast we kick off a month focused on "Future Industry" with special guest and month sponsor Airspace Link.
Join Dawn and Airspace Link CEO & Co-Founder Michael Healander as they discuss how the company continues leading the industry's future by aligning community and other stakeholders to advance the safe integration of drones into the national airspace. Learn about Airspace Link's flagship technologies (including the new cutting edge AirHub® Portal) and holistic leadership (UAS Integration Framework approach and diversity initiatives) as they help forge the future of drones...today!
Stream Episode 83 on March 1 at 11:00 a.m. ET below:
Dawn of Drones | Episode 83: Michael Healander, President & CEO, Airspace Link
This week on Dawn of Drones podcast we kick off a month focused on "Future Industry" with special guest and month sponsor Airspace Link.
Join Dawn and Airspace Link CEO & Co-Founder Michael Healander as they discuss how the company continues leading the industry's future by aligning community and other stakeholders to advance the safe integration of drones into the national airspace. Learn about Airspace Link's flagship technologies (including the new cutting edge AirHub® Portal) and holistic leadership (UAS Integration Framework approach and diversity initiatives) as they help forge the future of drones...today!
Stream Episode 83 on March 1 at 11:00 a.m. ET below:
Northland to host ‘Experience Aerospace’ events February 24, 2023
Northland Community & Technical College's aviation and aerospace training center
January 30, 2023 — Northland Community & Technical College invites students in grades 7-12, along with their teachers and families, to a day of career exploration and discovery. The free event includes workshops, tours, and hands-on experiences designed to introduce prospective students to the wide range of programs and careers available in the aerospace industry.
Dawn of Drones | Episode 81: Miriam Foxx, Captain, Chula Vista Police Department
This week’s featured Dawn of Drones podcast guests, as we continue a month dedicated to “Protectors & Defenders"" sponsored by Draganfly, is Miriam Foxx, Captain, Chula Vista Police Department.
Caption Foxx is a recipient of the Women to Watch Public Safety Category, ten women who've made significant contributions to the future of aviation have been honored during the Women in Emerging Aviation Technologies Awards presented by Women and Drones.
Stream Episode 81 on Feb 15 at 11:00 a.m. ET below:
AUVSI Commends Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023
Arlington, Va. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and John Thune (R-SD) introduced the Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023, bipartisan legislation to advance the integration of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, into the National Airspace System (NAS).
Powerful Drone Components Take Flight Together in DIU’s Blue UAS Ecosystem
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 5 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
Webinar Description:
DIU’s Blue UAS program has made it easier for government agencies to procure commercial drone technology that’s cleared for use by the DoD. But it’s also created an ecosystem of drone component manufacturers that are pushing the envelope in the development of new technologies, collaborating to build powerful integrations and increasingly benefitting not only government customers, but commercial and industrial companies and the entire UAS industry. Join Doodle Labs, DIU and key Blue ecosystem technology leaders as they discuss the program, their drone innovations and where the industry is headed.
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The Secret Sauce: A Conversation with DIU and ModalAI about Becoming Blue
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Blue UAS Framework has taken on a life of its own. A logical outgrowth of the Department of Defense’s (DOD) need for modular, interoperable and cyber secure equipment and architectures, “Blue,” as we know it, was truly born when Congress passed Section 848 of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). That section essentially forbade the DOD from operating or procuring Chinese uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) or related components.
2023 State Legislative Sessions - January Recap
As January ends, so does the first month of the 2023 legislative session, with all states except four currently meeting in their regular sessions. It’s already clear that advanced air mobility (AAM) and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) will be a hot topic facing legislatures across the country this year.
