Panel of International Judges Honors AURA at Annual Women in Emerging Aviation Technologies Awards
McLean, Va. (October 26, 2023) – AURA Network Systems, a national pioneer in advanced aviation command-and-control (C2) communications considered crucial to certified uncrewed aircraft operations, has received the Women and Drones “2023 Company Innovation Award.” The honor was bestowed on the company at the organization’s 7th Annual Women in Emerging Aviation Technologies Awards ceremony this week at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
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Dawn of Drones | Episode 117: Drone Alliance Europe
The Dawn of Drones podcast closes out an awesome month dedicated to the “Tech Ecosystem” and sponsored by TruWeather Solutions with special guest Joanna Wieczorek, strategic advisor of Drone Alliance Europe.
Joanna joins Dawn to discuss the innovative technological and regulatory advancements in the drone industry across the pond. Drone Alliance Europe unites prominent tech firms to advocate for the commercial drone sector with European policymakers, regulators and global advisory bodies.
Dawn of Drones | Episode 116: D-Fend Solutions
This week on the Dawn of Drones podcast, we continue a “Tech Ecosystem”-focused month sponsored by TruWeather Solutions with special guest Brett Feddersen, Vice President for Strategy and Government Affairs at D-Fend Solutions, Inc. in McLean, VA.
D-Fend Solutions is a pioneer in counter-drone and RF-cyber technology, delivering comprehensive control, safety, and continuity in complex and sensitive environments during rogue drone incidents. With global deployments, their flagship solution, EnforceAir, and the newest upgrade, EnforceAir 2, targets the most hazardous drone threats across sectors like the military, public safety, airports, and critical infrastructure.
AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit: Industry Implications for Evolving Regulations
Last week, Max Rosen from AUVSI Headquarters attended AUVSI New England’s UAS and AAM Summit 2023. AUVSI New England is an active AUVSI Chapter that includes individuals and member companies all across the New England region.
Max participated in a panel discussion moderated by Jeffrey Vincent, Executive Director of the UAS Integration Office and a key FAA champion on UAS and AAM issues. He also had the opportunity to engage with several state-level aviation and aeronautics officials who took a keen interest in AUVSI’s Drone Prepared campaign. Below is his recap of top takeaways from the event:
Dawn of Drones | Episode 115: DroneAdair, Inc.
Cody Retlich, Founder & CEO of DroneAdair, joins Dawn this week, as we continue an amazing month dedicated to "Tech Ecosystem" and sponsored by TruWeather Solutions.
U.S. ARMY AWARDS NEAR EARTH AUTONOMY AND KAMAN AIR VEHICLES CONTRACT TO DEMONSTRATE HEAVY LIFT VTOL CAPABILITY
Multi-Functional UAS will Address Modern Combat Needs and Resupply Challenges
Pittsburgh, PA – (October 4, 2023) – Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) and Kaman Air Vehicles, a division of Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN), announced today that they have been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to demonstrate a resupply uncrewed aerial system (UAS) capable of moving loads with a minimum of 800 pounds and flying distances over 100 miles. This heavy-lift vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAS will take Soldiers out of harm’s way and supplement resupply trips through added uncrewed lift capacity.
Skydio Unveils X10 and the Next Chapter of Drones in Critical Industries
Last month at their Ascend event, Skydio CEO Adam Bry unveiled the new Skydio X10 drone and shared the company’s vision for advancements in autonomous flight as the key to a safer world. The X10’s upgrades will enable customers to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety.
AUVSI Senior Manager of Government Affairs, Scott Shtofman, was able to attend Ascend, which was held over two days in San Francisco and Hayward, California. The main keynote, flight demonstrations, and user presentations were held at the beautiful Presidio National Park.
Dawn of Drones | Episode 114: TruWeather Solutions
October is “Tech Ecosystem” Month on the Dawn of Drones podcast!
This week, we kick it off with our month sponsor, TruWeather Solutions CEO, Don “The Weather Don” Berchoff and special host, Samantha Scully Founder and Principal of Scully Staffing Solutions. Don’s extensive expertise and lifelong fascination with weather continues playing a pivotal role in propelling advancements in weather intelligence to move the UAS and AAM industry forward.
TruWeather catalyzes innovation and provides tailored weather intelligence for drones and eVTOL stakeholders. The company’s unparalleled Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform integrates micro-weather data, analytics, weather forecasting seamlessly into complex decision matrices for enhanced safety and productivity.
Dawn of Drones | Episode 113: Global Air Media
The Dawn of Drones podcast concludes a month centered on the "Future of Flight," sponsored by Titan Aviation. This finale features special guest Eno Umoh, co-founder of Global Air Media (GAM). Eno joins host Dawn to highlight GAM's innovative programs, training initiatives, and consultation services, all designed to harness the transformative power of drone technology. An FAA-certified drone pilot and educator, Eno stands as a worldwide advocate for drone entrepreneurship, pushing to inspire the next wave of drone enthusiasts.
Red Cat, ESAero Announce Development Partnership
ESAero will assist Red Cat with fast-tracked, customer-specific projects
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government and commercial operations, today announces a development partnership with aerospace engineering firm ESAero.