Pittsburgh, PA – [July 12th, 2024] – NAVAIR has selected Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) to lead one of the teams demonstrating optimized logistics using rotorcraft for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) program through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) under the Naval Aviation Systems Consortium (NASC). In collaboration with industry leaders Leonardo and Honeywell, Near Earth will showcase advanced autonomy on the Leonardo AW139 helicopter to provide logistical support during expeditionary operations in contested environments. The AW139, renowned for its versatility in defense, medical rescue, law enforcement, and energy operations worldwide, combined with Near Earth’s logistics mission autonomy system, will be the centerpiece of this program.
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EASA Approves ETSO Certification Basis for Veronte Autopilot
EASA, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, has approved the certification basis for the Veronte Autopilot, making it the first guidance and flight control system for UAS and eVTOL to undergo an ETSO-C198 certification process.
Neya Systems Partners With AUVSI to Develop Cyber, Supply Chain Security Framework for Autonomous Ground Vehicles
Neya Systems, a leading provider of off-road autonomy and mission planning software, today announced the launch of a partnership with the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) to develop a cybersecurity and supply chain framework and certification program for uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs). This forthcoming program aims to establish comprehensive standards and testing protocols that will enhance the security, performance, and reliability of uncrewed and autonomous ground vehicles and robotics.
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Spearheads Pioneering Unmanned Logistics, Traffic, Research, and Autonomy Program
GRAND FORKS, ND – In significant collaboration, the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment (OUSD) has partnered with key North Dakota entities. This project, the Unmanned Logistics, Traffic, Research, and Autonomy (Project ULTRA), supported by Senator John Hoeven, aims to enhance the Department of Defense’s (DoD) capabilities within the National Airspace System (NAS). This partnership brings together Grand Forks County, GrandSKY, the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS), NASA, AFRL, MITRE, and industry leaders in a multi-year effort to develop and advance critical capabilities of the Pentagon.
Mississippi-based WISPR Systems, a leading manufacturer of commercial drones, is excited to announce a partnership with Gremsy, one of the top manufacturers for camera gimbal stabilizers for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Nesbit, Mississippi – Mississippi-based WISPR Systems, a leading manufacturer of commercial drones, is excited to announce a partnership with Gremsy, one of the top manufacturers for camera gimbal stabilizers for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The all-new SkyScout from WISPR Systems is the ideal drone for mapping surveying, construction and power line inspection, and WISPR has partnered with Gremsy to support the innovative drone. Gremsy currently supports SkyScout with four products – Pixy SC-24, Pixy LR S-port, Vio F1/G1 and Zio – and the integrated Pixy SC-24 for SkyScout began shipping in April 2024.
Stratom developing first-of-its-kind remote-operated, lightweight, airworthy cargo loader for USSOCOM
The lightweight material-handling vehicle will occupy one 463L pallet position and rapidly deploy to load, unload and transport C-130 aircraft cargo in austere environments
BOULDER, Colo. — (May 21, 2024) — Stratom today announced its participation in a Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project with the United States Special Operations Command and SOFWERX to develop a unique small-form-factor material handling system capable of lifting, loading, unloading and transporting palletized 463L tactical cargo across various operating environments and terrains.
Embention incorporates EN9100 aeronautical quality standards into the drone and airtaxi sector
With the increasing use of drones in critical missions ranging from delivery of goods and flights over populated areas to passenger transport with air taxis, the need to ensure the quality and safety of these systems is becoming increasingly urgent.
AUVSI Defense 2024, Part I: Michael Robbins Opening Remarks
Remarks as prepared by Michael Robbins, Chief Advocacy Officer, at AUVSI Defense on February 21, 2024:
Welcome to AUVSI Defense. I am Michael Robbins with AUVSI, and I want to begin by thanking you for being here with us today.
I also want to thank our sponsors for their support in helping us host this event – DZYNE, Orqa, Skydio, and Shield AI.
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