AUVSI XPONENTIAL, the drone trade show taking place in Colorado at the end of April, has announced that it will be holding the first ever AUVSI XCELLENCE Humanitarian Awards. The Humanitarian Awards are being launched to recognize individuals or organizations using unmanned systems to save lives, improve health and relieve hardship and suffering. AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2018 will … [Read more...] about AUVSI XPONENTIAL’s Inaugural Humanitarian Awards, Sponsored by DJI
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FAA and AUVSI Announce Registration Live for 3rd Annual FAA UAS Symposium
If you've ever wanted to speak to someone from the FAA face to face, here is your chance. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) have announced that registration is live for the 3rd annual FAA UAS Symposium. The Symposium offers a unique opportunity for drone operators and interested members to … [Read more...] about FAA and AUVSI Announce Registration Live for 3rd Annual FAA UAS Symposium
AUVSI Takes Steps to Create Drone Best Practices
One of the drone sector’s top industry groups is one step closer to launching a best-practices/code-of-conduct program for UAV pilots. The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International appointed a steering committee this week to develop the Trusted Operator Program for remote pilots and unmanned aircraft systems training organizations. The working group will also … [Read more...] about AUVSI Takes Steps to Create Drone Best Practices
Tomorrow’s the Deadline: Are State and Local Governments Ready for Drone Integration Pilot?
Tomorrow is the deadline for "lead applicants" to submit a notice of intent for the UAS Integration Program. The drone industry is ready - but are state and local governments? The UAS Integration Pilot Program was signed on by President Trump at the end of October, and launched by Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on November 2. Since then, the drone … [Read more...] about Tomorrow’s the Deadline: Are State and Local Governments Ready for Drone Integration Pilot?
Drone Industry Leaders Send President Trump a Letter
A group of drone industry leaders including advocacy groups like AUVSI, the AMA, and the Small UAV Coalition, along with a long list of companies including industry giants Intel, Verizon, UPS and Amazon along with manufacturers DJI, PrecisionHawk, GoPro and others sent a letter to President Trump last week. In the letter, the authors ask President Trump to help to coordinate … [Read more...] about Drone Industry Leaders Send President Trump a Letter
