This week on the Dawn of Drones podcast, we continue a “Crossover Tech” focused month sponsored by Kongsberg Geospatial with Rommel Martinez, the Chief Technology Office at ASTN Group. Rommel is an AI researcher with 24 combined years in software engineering, systems administration, and software engineering, who has developed the Valmiz Augmentive Artificial Intelligence.
UAV
UAV
Alva Industries unveils game-changing 2nd generation of the ALTUS X60 UAV Propulsion System
Alva Industries, the Norwegian powerhouse in electric motor technology, is proud to introduce the game-changing 2nd generation of their ALTUS X60 Propulsion System. Building upon the success of the ALTUS X60 product line, this state-of-the-art propulsion system introduces four new cutting-edge features and enhanced reliability.
TruWeather Harnesses the Power of Advanced Technology to Keep Advanced Aviation Flying
The drone and advanced air mobility (AAM) industries will not succeed without having significantly more fidelity on low altitude weather. Current equipment, systems and standards do not provide this.
Alva Industries unveils game-changing 2nd generation of their ALTUS X60 UAV Propulsion System
Alva Industries, the Norwegian powerhouse in electric motor technology, is set to redefine the world of UAV propulsion. The 2nd generation of ALTUS X60 builds upon the success of the ALTUS X60 product line, introducing new cutting-edge features and enhanced reliability.
Meticulously crafted in Trondheim, Norway, it sets a new standard for excellence. Alva's unwavering commitment to 1000-hour testing ensures exceptional reliability, surpassing industry standards, while its waterproof design thrives in any environment, offering a cost-effective, low-maintenance solution. While we're not revealing the exact launch date just yet, this sneak peek provides an exciting glimpse of what's coming soon.
Four new cutting-edge features
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.
Northwest UAV’S NW-230 Heavy-Fuel UAV Engine Commences Flight Operations
McMinnville, OR: Northwest UAV is proud to announce that its newest heavy-fuel UAV engine, the NW-230, has achieved first flight operations with an undisclosed customer. The flight was conducted on a hybrid vertical take-off and landing (HVTOL) UAV.
These successful flight operations elevate the NW-230 engine system to a Technical Readiness Level (TRL) of 7 for flying in an operational environment under end-user mission control.
Continued flight operations with the engine are on-going including active flight demonstrations being executed for end-users with real-world missions.
MADDOS VTOL 600h equipped with SP-210 TS ROS as hybrid solution from Sky Power International
The product portfolio of Polish UAS manufacturer MADDOS includes two VTOL solutions. In addition to the MADDOS VTOL 350e, which flies purely electrically, the VTOL 600h is also offered, which has been equipped with a hybrid propulsion concept. In addition to the four rotors for vertical take-off and landing, the VTOL 600h also has a tail drive for horizontal flight. Here, the Polish company relies on two-stroke technology from Germany. The SP-210 TS ROS carburetor engine from Sky Power International was selected, with an integrated starter and a generator for power production. The SP-210 TS ROS is a 2-cylinder engine that develops 17.1 hp (12.6 KW at 6000 rpm) from a displacement of 210 cc.