SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ModalAI today unveiled the powerful new VOXL 2 Mini, ushering in a new era for smaller, smarter, and safer drone autopilots. The newly designed VOXL 2 Mini features autonomy, communications, and power management, providing a 30% reduction in area compared to VOXL 2, to only 42mm x 42mm. At only 11g, VOXL 2 Mini fits all the technology of the Blue UAS Framework 2.0 VOXL 2 into a delightfully compact size while still delivering an impressively large repository of autonomous AI and computing capabilities with the VOXL SDK. VOXL 2 Mini also features an industry-standard 30.5mm x 30.5mm frame mount, offering autonomy to any drone.
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Dawn of Drones | Episode 99: D-Fend Solutions
D-Fend Solutions, the leading counter-drone cyber-takeover technology provider, joins the Dawn of Drones for Part 2 of the company’s 4-part series across the Dawn of Drones. On this episode during Support to Critical Infrastructure Month sponsored by SAIC, D-Fend Solutions General Manager, Danny Rajan, joins Dawn to discuss the current challenges to protect critical infrastructure and other sensitive sites against current and emerging drone threats. Danny will also discuss recent dangerous drone incidents in the U.S., and D-Fend’s recently expanded presence and ambitious U.S. growth plans and strategy, including deepened professional services, implementation support and integration partnerships in contribution to a multilayered defense.
ABS Issues Approval in Principle for Saildrone Uncrewed Surface Vehicles
AIP, an important first step to full classification of a new maritime vehicle, was awarded to the Saildrone Voyager and Surveyor.
(June 7, 2023 – ALAMEDA, CA) – The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has issued Approval in Principle (AIP) certificates to Saildrone, including the first AIP for a 10-meter commercial uncrewed surface vehicle (USV), the Saildrone Voyager. Approvals were issued to Saildrone for both the Voyager and Surveyor ocean data collection platforms. The AIP is an important step to class for Saildrone’s vehicles.
Secmation Announces Release of AutonomyLock™
Secmation releases AutonomyLock, a development tool enabling autonomous systems developers to rapidly and securely launch their solutions.
RTCA Remembers the Contributions of C. Don Bateman, Avionics Pioneer
WASHINGTON, DC – May 25, 2023 – Aviation pioneer and inventor C. Don Bateman passed away this past weekend at the age of 91 in Washington State. Over his career, Mr. Bateman received over 40 U.S and 80 foreign patents on aircraft terrain avoidance systems, automatic aircraft flight control systems, stall warning systems, head-up displays, speed control/auto throttle systems, and weight and balance systems. He spent most of his career as the Chief Engineer for Flight Safety Avionics at Honeywell, retiring on July 21, 2016.
JTA, Guident to Host National Autonomous Vehicle Day Event
JACKSONVILLE, FL. (May 23, 2023) — The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) and Guident, a leading Autonomous Vehicle (AV) teleoperation technology company, will host the inaugural National Autonomous Vehicle Day event on May 31 at JTA’s Test & Learn Facility on Armsdale Road.
The event will allow industry experts and officials to experience the latest in autonomous vehicle technology through discussions and demonstrations. JTA and Guident will showcase the benefits that will come with autonomous vehicles, such as increased safety, reduced traffic congestion and improved accessibility.
XTEND Announces Acquisition of Drone Inspection Specialists Performance Rotors
Combination of Performance Rotors’ industry-leading drones and robotics, and XTEND’s award-winning XOS operating system, will make human-guided, remote interactive operations possible in a range of industrial inspection scenarios, including GPS-denied, unsafe, or confined spaces.
Incorporating Simulation Training In SUAS Education
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 28 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
Webinar Description:
Simulation training is a big part of traditional aviation education. The main benefits of simulation are reduced flight time to master skills, reduced cost, and virtual manipulation of the environment. However, most individuals learning to fly sUAS do not use a simulation tool. At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, we employ simulation in a demonstration-simulate-live fly architecture similar to traditional flight training to improve student success, confidence, and aptitude in sUAS training.
Lieutenant General (USMC, Ret.) Michael Groen joins Overwatch Imaging as Strategic Advisor
May 15, 2022
Hood River, Oregon: Overwatch Imaging, a leading provider of cutting-edge AI-enabled airborne imaging and intelligence solutions, is thrilled to announce that Lt. Gen. (USMC, Ret.) Michael Groen has joined the company as a strategic advisor. In this new role, Groen will provide guidance and expertise to further enhance Overwatch Imaging’s mission to revolutionize airborne imaging for defense and intelligence applications.
Dawn of Drones | Episode 94: Doodle Labs
Doodle Labs joins the Dawn of Drones this week as we continue our month dedicated to “Autonomy Reimagined," sponsored by uAvionix.
Doodle Labs is a global leader in the Industrial Internet of Things market, creating low-SWaP mesh radios, designed for the uniquely dynamic comms challenges faced by drones, aerial vehicles and robotics.
