Standards Development Organization Establishes UHF Radio Performance Standards for UAS Command and Control
McLean, Va. (October 3, 2024) – AURA Network Systems today announced the publication of RTCA DO-406, a new document outlining the Minimum Operational Performance Standards for UHF Airborne Radio Systems Supporting UAS C2 Link Systems. The document was developed with the leadership of AURA’s technical experts working with the RTCA Special Committee (SC-228), which is responsible for developing standards to support large UAS operations. The publication of standards for a dedicated UHF C2 Link System marks a significant advancement in aviation communications.
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AURA Commends FCC Leadership for Initiating UAS Use of C-band
Robust Dynamic Frequency Management Systems Key to Spectrum Utilization
McLean, Va. (August 30, 2024) – AURA Network Systems applauded the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) actions enabling critical wireless communications supporting uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) in a dedicated portion of the 5 GHz band (5030-5091 MHz).
Ensuring Connectivity for the Growing Blue UAS Cleared List
Date/Time: Thursday, September 5 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
Webinar Description:
In this live webinar, join leaders from DIU, Freefly Systems, PDW and host Doodle Labs for an insiders’ conversation about expanding the Blue UAS program, how drone manufacturers are innovating to meet the evolving needs of the warfighter and how resilient connectivity and anti-jamming have become a top priority for both military and industrial drone operators.
Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue UAS Cleared List is the Department of Defense’s designation for drone platforms that meet rigorous performance and production standards and are cleared for quicker, easier procurement by U.S. government and defense entities.
LEMO’s Leading Connectivity Solutions for UAVs in Agriculture and Defense
UAVs have seen unprecedented growth over the past decade, particularly in defense applications and with growth in agricultural applications. The move toward autonomy has created a clear trend toward increased power requirements for connectors in aerial systems. Connectivity solutions must overcome specific challenges associated with the rapid evolution of UAV technologies.
XPONENTIAL 2024: Making the Most of Your PR Opportunities
Date/Time: Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST
Webinar Description:
Gain a deeper understanding of the marketing and public relations opportunities available at XPONENTIAL 2024 ahead of the show. This session aims to help exhibitors prepare their PR and marketing plans, and make the most of opportunities at the show. Learn about the benefits of public relations from seasoned trade show experts, prepare your pitches to invite reporters to see your product display, and dive into best practices for engaging with press and content creators on-site.
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Ohio Welcomes National Leader in Uncrewed Aviation Communications to Springfield
Buckeye State to Host AURA’s First Commercial Operations Purpose-Built for
Autonomous Flight; Capabilities Will Help Empower Billions in Economic Activity
Springfield, Oh. and McLean, Va. (September 19, 2023) – The Ohio Department of Transportation’s FlyOhio initiative and AURA Network Systems – a national pioneer in advanced aviation command-and-control (C2) communications considered crucial to certified uncrewed aircraft operations – today jointly announced that AURA’s first commercial network operations purpose-built for autonomous flight will be based at Ohio’s Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport.
AURA Message to Regulators: Advanced Air Mobility Depends on Advanced Air Communications
‘There can be no AAM industry absent spectrum and communications infrastructure’
McLean, Va. (August 15, 2023) – AURA Network Systems, a Virginia-based startup that holds licensed spectrum dedicated for use in building the nation’s digital aviation communications infrastructure, urged federal regulators and policymakers to create a comprehensive spectrum access plan and continue interagency coordination, while also calling for “a clear FAA approval process for third-party services supporting AAM, including command-and-control.”
Dawn of Drones | Episode 107: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Building multi-domain program success often requires navigating thorny legal and regulatory issues. This week the Dawn of Drones podcast features Jennifer Richter and Anne Borkovic, Partners at Akin, an award-winning international law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., as we continue our month dedicated to “Building Program Success” and sponsored by USI.
U.S. Army Selects Silvus Antenna Integrated Radio System for Integrated Battle Command System
$35 Million Award enables Rapidly Deployable Battlefield Communications Mesh Network for IBCS
Los Angeles, California (July 13, 2023) – Silvus Technologies, Inc. (“Silvus”), a global leader of advanced wireless networking communication systems, today announced that the United States Army Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC), through a directed procurement to Northrop Grumman Corporation, has awarded Silvus a $35 million contract for acquisition of Silvus’ MANET Antenna Integrated Radio System (AIRS). Silvus’ AIRS is a rapidly deployable antenna and radio solution capable of 360-degree coverage that will create a robust battlefield communications mesh network for the U.S. Army’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS).
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.