At this morning’s keynote roundtable at XPONENTIAL 2026, government and industry leaders outlined a new phase in the effort to scale the U.S. drone industry: moving from innovation and prototype development to industrial production, supply chain scrutiny, and rapid military acquisition. Moderated by Michael Robbins of AUVSI, the panel focused on the Department of Defense’s … [Read more...] about Drone Dominance: The Defense Department’s Push to Build a Scalable U.S. Drone Supply Chain
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Headed to XPONENTIAL 2026? Don’t Miss These Partners, Panels, and Dual-Use Innovations in Detroit
From May 11-14, the annual AUVSI Xponential conference will bring the global autonomous systems industry to Detroit. This year’s conference arrives at a moment when uncrewed systems, AI, advanced manufacturing, and resilient supply chains are becoming increasingly tied to both commercial and defense priorities. XPONENTIAL has steadily evolved into one of the leading showcases … [Read more...] about Headed to XPONENTIAL 2026? Don’t Miss These Partners, Panels, and Dual-Use Innovations in Detroit
From Drones to Helicopters: Robinson, Ascent Build a Scalable Autonomous Rotorcraft Ecosystem
In an exclusive interview with Ascent AeroSystems CEO Paul Fermo: how Robinson and Ascent aim to scale autonomy from small drones to full-size helicopters The rotorcraft industry is entering a new phase as established helicopter manufacturers move deeper into autonomous aviation. A recent announcement revealed a collaboration between Sikorsky and Robinson Helicopter Company to … [Read more...] about From Drones to Helicopters: Robinson, Ascent Build a Scalable Autonomous Rotorcraft Ecosystem
Ascent AeroSystems Achieves CMMC 2.0 Certification, Setting New Benchmark for Secure U.S. Drone Manufacturing
The Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems becomes the first CMMC 2.0 certified drone manufacturer with a perfect score. Ascent AeroSystems, a U.S. manufacturer of rugged, all-weather coaxial unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has announced that it is the first domestic small drone maker to achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2. The company earned a … [Read more...] about Ascent AeroSystems Achieves CMMC 2.0 Certification, Setting New Benchmark for Secure U.S. Drone Manufacturing
This New US-Manufactured Heavy Lift Drone is Built Different
Ascent AeroSystems Introduces SPARTAN UAV at Commercial UAV Expo New heavy weight coaxial platform builds on NX30, offering rugged reliability and long flight endurance At the Commercial UAV Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, Ascent AeroSystems unveiled SPARTAN, the next generation of its proven NX30 coaxial UAV platform. Ascent has emerged as a leading U.S. manufacturer of drone … [Read more...] about This New US-Manufactured Heavy Lift Drone is Built Different
