AUVSI Submits Comments to the House Armed Services Committee on Strengthening the Defense Industrial Bas Key Focus on Supporting Autonomous Systems and U.S. Navy Readiness The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has submitted formal comments to the House Committee on Armed Services, responding to the recent hearing on the “Findings and … [Read more...] about AUVSI Urges Congress to Fast-Track Uncrewed Systems for National Defense and Navy Readiness
Autonomous Systems
Neya Systems Partners With AUVSI to Develop UGV Cybersecurity Framework
Collaboration to Establish Standards and Certification Program for UGV Cybersecurity Neya Systems, a leading provider of off-road autonomy and mission planning software, has announced a new partnership with the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) to create a cybersecurity and supply chain framework and certification program for uncrewed ground … [Read more...] about Neya Systems Partners With AUVSI to Develop UGV Cybersecurity Framework
Columbus State University Expands Robotics Engineering Program with New Fort Moore Partnership
New 25,000 sq. ft. Facility on Fort Moore Base to Enhance Hands-on Experience and Research Capabilities for CSU Student Georgia-based Columbia State University recently announced a new agreement with the US Army’s Fort Moore base, (also in Columbus) that will allow CSU to expand its Robotics Engineering program’s academic and research capabilities into a 25,000 sq. foot … [Read more...] about Columbus State University Expands Robotics Engineering Program with New Fort Moore Partnership
FAA Reauthorization Act Extends ASSURE UAS Program and Establishes ASSUREd Safe
The FAA Reauthorization Act 2024, signed by President Biden last week, signifies a substantial advancement in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) technology and safety. A key component of the act is the extension of the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE), FAA’s Center of Excellence for UAS programs, which promotes innovation and collaboration … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization Act Extends ASSURE UAS Program and Establishes ASSUREd Safe
This Drone Steals Power from the Nearest Power Lines to Charge Its Battery and Keep Flying
Fast Company calls it a "vampire drone," but the drone developed by a team of researchers at the University of Southern Denmark is designed to find and suck power, not blood. Dramatic headlines aside, the idea has significance for industrial drone flight beyond visual line of sight. With many drones still limited by relatively short battery life, the ability for a drone … [Read more...] about This Drone Steals Power from the Nearest Power Lines to Charge Its Battery and Keep Flying
