Last week's virtual FAA UAS Symposium, a joint event sponsored by AUVSI and the FAA, featured a wide range of speakers from the regulatory and drone communities. In "Perspectives from Capitol Hill", Rep. Rick Larsen, Chair of the House Aviation Sub Committee, explained how law makers approach the complex issues of drone integration into the NAS. Rep. Larsen emphasized … [Read more...] about FAA UAS Symposium: Rep. Rick Larsen and “Perspectives from Capitol Hill” on Drone Integration
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AUVSI Xcellence Awards: Swoop Aero Named Finalist for Humanitarian Drone Missions
As the first part of AUVSI Xponential gets underway, the applications have been evaluated. At the AUVSI Xcellence Awards Swoop Aero has been named a finalist for their humanitarian drone missions for the third year in a row. "The AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards celebrates the achievements of individuals and organisations who have applied unmanned systems technology to create … [Read more...] about AUVSI Xcellence Awards: Swoop Aero Named Finalist for Humanitarian Drone Missions
Avigation is Not a Typo; it’s a Threat to Drone Ops, Say Two Industry Orgs
The nation’s leading consumer electronics and top unmanned aviation orgs are not huge fans of avigation easements. Note: That’s not a typo, but we’ll explain. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today issued a statement of “concern” about avigation legislation in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and … [Read more...] about Avigation is Not a Typo; it’s a Threat to Drone Ops, Say Two Industry Orgs
DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit is Back at AUVSI XPONENTIAL
DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit is at AUVSI Xponential again this year, in both the virtual and live formats. "The Airborne International Response Team (AIRT), the leading 501(c)3 organization supporting Drones For Good™ during emergencies and disaster response operations, today announced a continuation of their partnership with AUVSI, the world's largest non-profit … [Read more...] about DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit is Back at AUVSI XPONENTIAL
AUVSI’s Skydio Webinar Features New Partners Axon: Implementing Drones for Police
A new Skydio webinar hosted by AUVSI features the company's newest partners, Axon. Held Wednesday, April 21 at 3:00 pm EST, the webinar brings speakers from public safety tech experts Axon and Skydio to discuss implementing drone technology for police and public safety agencies. Registration is free. The panel will feature public safety drones experts Vern Sallee, Axon Air … [Read more...] about AUVSI’s Skydio Webinar Features New Partners Axon: Implementing Drones for Police
