Inside Unmanned Systems Launches the Innovation Vanguard Awards to Recognize Excellence in Autonomous Technologies
Red Bank NJ March 6, 2025 – Inside Unmanned Systems proudly introduces the Innovation Vanguard Awards (IVA), a premier industry accolade celebrating the most groundbreaking advancements in unmanned, autonomous, and uncrewed systems. These awards honor the visionaries, engineers, and companies pushing the boundaries of technology across defense, commercial aviation, security, emergency response, and maritime operations.
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Webinar: ATA Carnets 101: Streamline Trade & Boost Business Growth
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 3:00-4:00 PM ET
Webinar Description/Abstract: ATA Carnets are a money and time saving international trade tool for taking demo equipment, prototypes, exhibits and sales samples abroad temporarily. They are an internationally accepted unified customs document which allow for temporary importation import-duty and -tax free. Learn from ATA Carnet Specialist, Kiel Ursin, how to make the most out of this unique customs document designed to assist with foreign market expansion and business growth.
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Kiel Ursin- ATA Carnet Specialist, Boomerang Carnets
Registration: Registration is free for all attendees
USV Specialist, SeaOwl, Optimizes Operational Performance with Low Bandwidth Real-Time Video Surveillance
SeaOwl Technology, the R&D branch of the SeaOwl Group, specializing in maritime security and asymmetric countermeasure training, has successfully incorporated Videosoft Global’s adaptive video compression platform into their newly released unmanned surface vehicle (USV). This provides its defense and energy customers with a comprehensive 360° video perspective in real-time, low-cost data transmission, and military-grade AES128 and AES256 encryption to ensure the protection of sensitive information at all times.
A System of Systems to Resolve Ocean Observation Gaps
National Data Buoy Center Director Dr. William Burnett says what we need is a conglomerate of moored and uncrewed systems working together to resolve observation gaps and grow the Blue Economy.
Saildrone USVs work in concert with other moored and unmanned systems to provide real-time in situ observations of the ocean.
Saildrone Kicks Off First-of-its-Kind Mission to Map Cayman Islands Waters
The data collected will improve maritime navigation and support scientific research, environmental conservation efforts, and marine resource management in the Cayman Islands.
The waters surrounding the Cayman Islands are rich in marine biodiversity, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, and diverse fish species. A high-resolution map of the seafloor is a prerequisite for exploring, identifying, characterizing, exploiting, conserving, and managing ocean resources.
Saildrone Fleet Goes On-Mission Amid Already Busy Hurricane Season
New this year: Two Saildrone USVs will collect data on CO2 exchanged between the ocean and the atmosphere during hurricane events.
Saildrone Vehicle Operations Technicians deploy SD-1030 from St. Thomas, USVI, for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane mission.
For the fourth year, Saildrone and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are sailing a fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) into hurricanes to better understand how these dangerous storms form, track, and intensify.
The New Gold Standard for Autonomous Systems: Saildrone Voyager Is First USV to Earn Formal Classification
The American Bureau of Shipping issued the first-ever classification for a commercial autonomous, uncrewed vehicle to Saildrone for the 10-meter Voyager.
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has been a driving force in shaping the standards for safety and excellence in design and construction for the maritime industry for over 150 years. Saildrone is excited to announce that ABS has issued the first-ever class certificate for a commercial, uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) for the Saildrone Voyager.
NOAA Awards Chance Maritime Technologies Three Uncrewed Data Service Contracts
Lafayette, LA (Sep. 19, 2023) – Chance Maritime Technologies, an innovative startup and service provider of uncrewed boat technology, has been awarded three NOAA Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, with a total potential value of $22.5M. These IDIQ awards support NOAA's missions regarding:
Chance Maritime Joins AUVSI Maritime Advocacy Committee
Lafayette, LA (Sep. 6, 2023) — Chance Maritime Technologies has joined the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International’s (AUVSI) Maritime Advocacy Committee. The committee promotes common goals for the Uncrewed Maritime System industry. As a member, Chance Maritime Technologies is positioned with other industry leaders to advocate for the advancement of UMS and USV’s.
Saildrone Scales Production of New Mid-size USV
To meet the growing demand for advanced data-collection capabilities at sea, Saildrone has developed the 33-foot Voyager designed for near-shore ocean mapping and maritime security missions.
(March 28, 2023 – ALAMEDA, CA) – Saildrone, the world leader in providing near real-time maritime intelligence using small uncrewed systems, announced today a new, mid-size class of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs). The 33-foot (10 m) Voyager is specifically designed for near-shore ocean and lakebed mapping, and to meet the challenges of IUU (illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing), ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance), law enforcement and maritime safety, drug interdiction, and border and harbor security.