The world’s largest drone-industry event is teaming up with a major public-safety non-profit to create a new conference event that may literally save lives. The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International and the Airborne International Response Team announced this week an inaugural co-located program designed to unite and educate first responders operating in the … [Read more...] about XPONENTIAL 2020: Conference Event will Focus on Drones for First Responders
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The Report on Drone Mitigation at Airports is Out: and it’s Disconcerting
The Blue Ribbon Task Force report on UAS mitigation at airports has been published - and its conclusions are disconcerting. According to the report, a lack of government leadership, authority and funding - not a lack of available technology - is preventing airports from implementing airspace security systems. The Blue Ribbon Task Force (BRTF) is a joint effort between the … [Read more...] about The Report on Drone Mitigation at Airports is Out: and it’s Disconcerting
AUVSI TOP Operator? Now, That Saves You Money on Drone Insurance from Skywatch.AI
Palo Alto, California: September 3rd, 2019 SkyWatch.AI Drone Insurance, a leading risk-assessment and InsurTech platform for the drone industry, announced today its partnership with AUVSI, the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems. With the rapid increase of commercial drone pilots, quality training and education are … [Read more...] about AUVSI TOP Operator? Now, That Saves You Money on Drone Insurance from Skywatch.AI
FAA UAS Symposium, Next Month in Baltimore
The FAA and AUVSI will co-host this year's FAA UAS Symposium on June 3-5 at The Baltimore Convention Center. This year's Symposium is expanding even further, as the FAA and their partners, AUVSI, work to increase communication and education with the drone community. With the tag line: "The FAA is getting down to business. We’re not waiting for what’s next, we’re creating … [Read more...] about FAA UAS Symposium, Next Month in Baltimore
AUVSI Xponential’s Kick Off Keynotes
One of the highlights of AUVSI's Xponential each year is getting to see major thought leaders in the industry. This morning's keynotes were no different: with the tagline "The Power of Progress." Hosted by Airbus' Travis Mason and introduced by AUVSI President Brian Wynne, the morning was about looking ahead. The tone was optimistic, with Wynne pointing out that an AUVSI … [Read more...] about AUVSI Xponential’s Kick Off Keynotes