Date & Time: Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 3:00-4:00 PM ET
Webinar Description/Abstract: There is more to connectivity than meets the eye…or the C2. Truly uninterrupted C2 connectivity is the backbone for achievements like precise data collection, better navigation over difficult terrain and for even business growth. The path to secure that connection is to create a logical connectivity layer that uses all available spectrum. When adding complete network interoperability with smooth handoffs from one network to another, the achievements are within your UAV’s grasp.
Speaker: Roee Kashi
Registration: Registration is free for all attendees
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Webinar: Surviving & Thriving: UAS Resiliency in Contested Electronic Warfare Environment
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 1:00-2:00 PM ET
Webinar Description/Abstract: As the global threat landscape intensifies, the ability to operate effectively in contested electromagnetic environments is a mission-critical challenge. In this webinar, join AUVSI CEO Michael Robbins and Lt. General Kirk Pierce to explore how the integration of advanced uncrewed systems (UAS) and resilient technologies is redefining survivability in modern operations.
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Best of 2024 Super Show
As the year wraps up, the Dawn of Autonomy podcast presents the “Best of 2024,” sponsored by Leica Geosystems. This special episode features two of the foremost government leaders in the UAS and AAM industries: Shivanjli Sharma, Aerospace Research Engineer at NASA and Jeffrey Vincent, Executive Director at the FAA. The FAA/NASA End of Year Roundup has become a yearly tradition and is a must-watch for those seeking exclusive industry insights and an in-depth look at the developments that have shaped the UAS and AAM industries over the past year. Don't miss this comprehensive review capturing the essence of 2024!
Tune in on December 24:
AUVSI Announces Green UAS Certification for Ascent AeroSystems SPIRIT, AgEagle eBee TAC, and Inspired Flight IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat UAS
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced that it has granted Green UAS certification to four new uncrewed aerial system (UAS) platforms: Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit, AgEagle’s eBee TAC, and Inspired Flight’s IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat. The certifications expand the Green approved list to better meet operational needs for public safety, critical infrastructure, and mapping and survey.
The Green UAS certification process included a review of the platforms’ product and device security, including all components and subcomponents, and enrolls them in the program’s continual monitoring of supply chain risk management.
BVLOS Interview with Matt Sloane, SkyfireAI
This week, AUVSI and members of our Air Advocacy Committee met with the White House’s Office of Management and Budget to urge advancement of the draft Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) safety rule.
Matt Sloane, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at SkyfireAI, participated in this week’s meeting for organizations focused on public safety / law enforcement / physical security. In this sector, drones are already being relied on for operations in search and rescue, disaster response and recovery, firefighting, and traffic accident and crime scene investigation. Read on for AUVSI's interview with Matt to learn more.
The Future of Drones: Exploring GrandSKY's Ecosystem & Project ULTRA
GrandSKY epitomizes the term "Ecosystem" for drones. The nation's first drone business park co-located on an active U.S. Air Force Base, GrandSKY focuses on drone research, operation and testing. This premier drone flight operations center offers exceptional testing facilities for both military and commercial beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights. In an exclusive interview, Tom Swoyer, the Founder & President of GrandSKY, discusses the ecosystem his team has developed for continuous drone industry advancement, from its partners and infrastructure to its projects, such as Project ULTRA.
Northwest UAV Announces Distribution Partnership with Silvus Technologies
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The largest UAV Propulsion System Manufacturer in the U.S., Northwest UAV, has expanded its product offering to include the full family of StreamCaster MANET radios.
McMinnville, OR: Northwest UAV has partnered with Silvus Technologies to offer the most advanced wireless communications systems available on the market.
Q&A: Blue UAS Refresh and Green UAS pathway for NDAA compliance verification
After the Blue UAS refresh event earlier this month, DIU announced that, “Current Blue UAS companies that are not renewed have an opportunity to be added to AUVSI’s Green UAS list to continue selling to non-DOD government agencies and entities that require proof of NDAA compliance.”
The AUVSI Advocacy team sat down with Casie Ocaña, Director of Trusted Programs and AUVSI’s point of contact with DIU’s autonomy team, to help us better understand what this means for secure drones.
Q: What exactly does DIU’s announcement about the Green UAS to Blue UAS pathway mean?
Riaan Rossouw, UViRCO Technologies | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 47
Join us this week on the Dawn of Autonomy with Riaan Rossouw, the Marketing and Sales Manager at UViRCO Technologies as "Ecosystem" month, sponsored by GrandSKY continues. In the niche market of multi-spectral cameras for high voltage power line inspections, Riann oversees global distributor management, product promotion, training, and technical support, while also analyzing competitors and aligning with future tech trends.
Tom Swoyer, GrandSky | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 45
November is "Ecosystem" month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast and we're excited to kick it off with our sponsor, Tom Swoyer, the Founder & President of GrandSKY. In just a few years, Tom Swoyer has led the development of the nation's first uncrewed systems business park co-located on an active U.S. Air Force Base that focuses on the research, operation and testing of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). GrandSKY is the commercial UAS Flight Operations Center located at Grand Forks Air Force Base (AFB) which offers exceptional testing facilities for UAS and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights. Their tenants benefit from access to a 12,351-foot runway and uncongested airspace for real-world data collection.
