US House Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill, AUVSI Notes Progress for UAS Industry

US House Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill, AUVSI Notes Progress for UAS Industry

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 by a vote of ...
Iridium Partner American Aerospace Receives FAA Approval for BVLOS Drone Operations in Oil and Gas Industry

Iridium Partner American Aerospace Receives FAA Approval for BVLOS Drone Operations in Oil and Gas Industry

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) a first-of-its-kind waiver for Beyond Visual Line ...
Transforming Airspace Safety: Insights from Sagetech Avionics CEO Tom Furey at Xponential 2024

Transforming Airspace Safety: Insights from Sagetech Avionics CEO Tom Furey at Xponential 2024

At Xponential 2024 in San Diego, Inside Unmanned Systems sat down with Tom Furey, CEO of Sagetech Avionics, to discuss ...
Inertial Labs Tackles GNSS Vulnerability with Advanced Navigation Solutions: Interview with CEO Jamie Marraccini at Xponential 2024

Inertial Labs Tackles GNSS Vulnerability with Advanced Navigation Solutions: Interview with CEO Jamie Marraccini at Xponential 2024

At Xponential 2024 in San Diego, Inside Unmanned Systems sat down with Jamie Marraccini, CEO of Inertial Labs, to discuss ...
Inspired Flight Soars with American-Made Drones: Interview with Co-Founder Adam Bilmes at Xponential 2024

Inspired Flight Soars with American-Made Drones: Interview with Co-Founder Adam Bilmes at Xponential 2024

At Xponential 2024 in San Diego, Inside Unmanned Systems sat down with Adam Bilmes, co-founder of Inspired Flight, to discuss ...
Draganfly Unveils Modular Drone Innovations at Xponential 2024: A Conversation with Director Coty Vann

Draganfly Unveils Modular Drone Innovations at Xponential 2024: A Conversation with Director Coty Vann

Interview with Coty Vann, Director of UAS Programs at Draganfly, a drone manufacturer founded in Canada in 1998. IUS: Thanks ...
FAA Reauthorization Bill Fosters UAS and Autonomy Progress
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FAA Reauthorization Bill Fosters UAS and Autonomy Progress

Provisions about drones, autonomy, and the BEYOND program are included in the five-year FAA reauthorization bill that passed the Senate ...
Defense Innovation Unit Launches Solicitation for Quantum Sensor Technologies

Defense Innovation Unit Launches Solicitation for Quantum Sensor Technologies

The U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced a solicitation under the Transition of Quantum Sensors (TQS) Program, ...
BlueHalo and Kraken Partner to Advance Autonomous Maritime Operations

BlueHalo and Kraken Partner to Advance Autonomous Maritime Operations

BlueHalo and Kraken Technology Group have announced a strategic partnership to integrate BlueHalo’s Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)-backed autonomous ...
Verizon Frontline Partners with NOAA to Enhance Storm Damage Assessment with Drone Technology

Verizon Frontline Partners with NOAA to Enhance Storm Damage Assessment with Drone Technology

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has entered into a three-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Verizon ...
Airbus Acquires Aerovel, Bolstering Tactical Unmanned Aerial Capabilities

Airbus Acquires Aerovel, Bolstering Tactical Unmanned Aerial Capabilities

Airbus has completed the acquisition of U.S.-based Aerovel, taking ownership of its prominent unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor. This strategic ...
Teledyne FLIR Defense Launches Rogue 1 Loitering Munition System at SOF Week

Teledyne FLIR Defense Launches Rogue 1 Loitering Munition System at SOF Week

Teledyne FLIR Defense, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, unveiled its Rogue 1 loitering munition system at the Special Operations ...
Soaring Gabriel Cargo Drone Completes Nighttime Ammunition Resupply for U.S. Army

Soaring Gabriel Cargo Drone Completes Nighttime Ammunition Resupply for U.S. Army

Soaring has successfully completed a nighttime autonomous aerial resupply of ammunition during a battalion-level Live Fire Exercise (LFX) with its ...
Edge Autonomy Enhances Performance of VXE30 Stalker UAS

Edge Autonomy Enhances Performance of VXE30 Stalker UAS

Edge Autonomy, a developer of uncrewed autonomous systems, announced significant upgrades to its VXE30 Stalker Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) through ...
DoD Announces First Tranche of Replicator Capabilities for Autonomous Systems

DoD Announces First Tranche of Replicator Capabilities for Autonomous Systems

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the first tranche of capabilities for the Replicator initiative. Deputy Secretary of Defense ...
Iridium Partner American Aerospace Receives FAA Approval for BVLOS Drone Operations in Oil and Gas Industry

Iridium Partner American Aerospace Receives FAA Approval for BVLOS Drone Operations in Oil and Gas Industry

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) a first-of-its-kind waiver for Beyond Visual Line ...
Defense Innovation Unit Launches Solicitation for Quantum Sensor Technologies

Defense Innovation Unit Launches Solicitation for Quantum Sensor Technologies

The U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced a solicitation under the Transition of Quantum Sensors (TQS) Program, ...
BlueHalo and Kraken Partner to Advance Autonomous Maritime Operations

BlueHalo and Kraken Partner to Advance Autonomous Maritime Operations

BlueHalo and Kraken Technology Group have announced a strategic partnership to integrate BlueHalo’s Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)-backed autonomous ...
Verizon Frontline Partners with NOAA to Enhance Storm Damage Assessment with Drone Technology

Verizon Frontline Partners with NOAA to Enhance Storm Damage Assessment with Drone Technology

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has entered into a three-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Verizon ...
Airbus Acquires Aerovel, Bolstering Tactical Unmanned Aerial Capabilities

Airbus Acquires Aerovel, Bolstering Tactical Unmanned Aerial Capabilities

Airbus has completed the acquisition of U.S.-based Aerovel, taking ownership of its prominent unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor. This strategic ...
Edge Autonomy Enhances Performance of VXE30 Stalker UAS

Edge Autonomy Enhances Performance of VXE30 Stalker UAS

Edge Autonomy, a developer of uncrewed autonomous systems, announced significant upgrades to its VXE30 Stalker Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) through ...
Anduril Reveals ‘Pulsar’ family of AI-Learning Electronic Warfare Systems

Anduril Reveals ‘Pulsar’ family of AI-Learning Electronic Warfare Systems

On May 6, the defense company Anduril Industries revealed it had secretly developed a family of AI-enhanced electronic warfare systems ...
Key Takeaways From Amsterdam Drone Week  

Key Takeaways From Amsterdam Drone Week  

Amsterdam Drone Week stands as a premier global forum for exchanging insights into existing air solutions, prospective innovations and critical ...
Stratom Advances Autonomous Pallet Loader for U.S. Marine Corps

Stratom Advances Autonomous Pallet Loader for U.S. Marine Corps

Stratom has announced the next phase in the development of its Autonomous Pallet Loader (APL), aimed at enhancing support for ...
BRINC and Skyfire Partner to Expand Public Safety Drone Programs Across the United States

BRINC and Skyfire Partner to Expand Public Safety Drone Programs Across the United States

BRINC, an American public safety technology developer, has partnered with Skyfire Consulting, an advisor on drone solutions for security and ...
TerraDrone and Partners Spearhead Global UTM Development for eVTOL Integration

TerraDrone and Partners Spearhead Global UTM Development for eVTOL Integration

Terra Drone Corporation, a Japanese leader in drone technology, along with partners Unifly NV of Belgium and Aloft Technologies Inc ...
U.S. Army Advances FTUAS Program with Key Contributions from Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems

U.S. Army Advances FTUAS Program with Key Contributions from Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems

The U.S. Army has announced the continuation of its Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft System (FTUAS) Rapid Prototyping Program, awarding Options ...
Skydio Extend Enhances Drone Data Integration for Streamlined Operations and Collaboration

Skydio Extend Enhances Drone Data Integration for Streamlined Operations and Collaboration

Skydio Introduces Comprehensive Enhancements to Drone Data Integration, Facilitating Advanced Operational Efficiency and Enhanced Team Collaboration Skydio, a leading drone ...
Hexagon | NovAtel Releases NovAtel Application Suite 2.0 with Enhanced GNSS Interference Monitoring Tools

Hexagon | NovAtel Releases NovAtel Application Suite 2.0 with Enhanced GNSS Interference Monitoring Tools

Hexagon | NovAtel has updated its NovAtel Application Suite to Version 2.0, incorporating the GRIT Monitor for real-time GNSS interference ...
INVOLI and MatrixSpace Partner to Offer Unified Air Traffic Surveillance Solution

INVOLI and MatrixSpace Partner to Offer Unified Air Traffic Surveillance Solution

INVOLI, a specialist in cooperative air traffic surveillance solutions, has announced a partnership with MatrixSpace, known for their expertise in ...
Teledyne FLIR Defense Launches Rogue 1 Loitering Munition System at SOF Week

Teledyne FLIR Defense Launches Rogue 1 Loitering Munition System at SOF Week

Teledyne FLIR Defense, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, unveiled its Rogue 1 loitering munition system at the Special Operations ...
Soaring Gabriel Cargo Drone Completes Nighttime Ammunition Resupply for U.S. Army

Soaring Gabriel Cargo Drone Completes Nighttime Ammunition Resupply for U.S. Army

Soaring has successfully completed a nighttime autonomous aerial resupply of ammunition during a battalion-level Live Fire Exercise (LFX) with its ...
Stratom Advances Autonomous Pallet Loader for U.S. Marine Corps

Stratom Advances Autonomous Pallet Loader for U.S. Marine Corps

Stratom has announced the next phase in the development of its Autonomous Pallet Loader (APL), aimed at enhancing support for ...
A2Z Drone Delivery Unveils Enhanced Safety and Hardware for Smart Drone Winch

A2Z Drone Delivery Unveils Enhanced Safety and Hardware for Smart Drone Winch

A2Z Drone Delivery, Inc., a developer of commercial drone delivery solutions, has announced the release of new safety features and ...
ModalAI Expands Drone Tech Offerings with New NDAA-Compliant Components for U.S. Industry

ModalAI Expands Drone Tech Offerings with New NDAA-Compliant Components for U.S. Industry

ModalAI, a manufacturer within the Blue UAS Framework known for its lightweight 16g autonomous UAS autopilot VOXL 2, has broadened ...
Carbonix, RIEGL, and Phase One Forge First-of-its-Kind VTOL Integration for Advanced Aerial Surveying

Carbonix, RIEGL, and Phase One Forge First-of-its-Kind VTOL Integration for Advanced Aerial Surveying

Carbonix, in collaboration with RIEGL and Phase One, has achieved a novel integration in aerial surveying by successfully mounting RIEGL's ...
Skydio Enhances Defense Capabilities with New X10D Drone and Dynamic Channel Switching Technology

Skydio Enhances Defense Capabilities with New X10D Drone and Dynamic Channel Switching Technology

Skydio, a U.S. drone manufacturer known for its autonomous flight technology, has announced the commencement of X10D drone deliveries to ...
JOUAV Introduces JoLiDAR-1000 for Enhanced UAV LiDAR Applications

JOUAV Introduces JoLiDAR-1000 for Enhanced UAV LiDAR Applications

JOUAV, a specialist in the industrial UAV sector, has launched the JoLiDAR-1000, a new LiDAR sensor for drones, aimed at ...
QYSEA Launches AI-Powered Underwater Measurement System for Robotic Submersibles

QYSEA Launches AI-Powered Underwater Measurement System for Robotic Submersibles

QYSEA Technology has unveiled the QYSEA Measurement Tool (QY-MT), an AI-powered precision measurement system designed for underwater robotic applications. This ...
MatrixSpace Radar Ships to Support C-UAS and BVLOS Applications

MatrixSpace Radar Ships to Support C-UAS and BVLOS Applications

MatrixSpace has initiated the shipment of its radar system designed to enhance situational awareness for Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) ...
AeroVironment Enhances Puma 3 AE with Extended Flight Time Battery Option

AeroVironment Enhances Puma 3 AE with Extended Flight Time Battery Option

AeroVironment’s PS2500 battery provides Puma 3 AE unmanned aerial systems users with up to three hours of continuous flight operations ...
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Introduces GNSS-Denied Navigation Kit for Enhanced UAS Navigation

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Introduces GNSS-Denied Navigation Kit for Enhanced UAS Navigation

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has announced the launch of its GNSS-Denied Navigation Kit, a new development aimed at improving autonomous navigation ...
Exyn Technologies Releases Nexys for 3D Mapping in Complex Environments

Exyn Technologies Releases Nexys for 3D Mapping in Complex Environments

On February 9, 2024, at GeoWeek, Exyn Technologies announced the launch of Exyn Nexys, a new 3D mapping solution designed ...
GeoCue and CHC Navigation Introduce TrueView 540 LiDAR System

GeoCue and CHC Navigation Introduce TrueView 540 LiDAR System

GeoCue, a provider of geospatial hardware and software, in collaboration with CHC Navigation, a company known for its precision positioning ...
Wingtra Launches Advanced LiDAR Drone Solution

Wingtra Launches Advanced LiDAR Drone Solution

Wingtra, a drone technology company based in Zurich, has introduced a new LiDAR drone mapping solution that combines the WingtraOne ...
Transforming Airspace Safety: Insights from Sagetech Avionics CEO Tom Furey at Xponential 2024

Transforming Airspace Safety: Insights from Sagetech Avionics CEO Tom Furey at Xponential 2024

At Xponential 2024 in San Diego, Inside Unmanned Systems sat down with Tom Furey, CEO of Sagetech Avionics, to discuss ...
Inertial Labs Tackles GNSS Vulnerability with Advanced Navigation Solutions: Interview with CEO Jamie Marraccini at Xponential 2024

Inertial Labs Tackles GNSS Vulnerability with Advanced Navigation Solutions: Interview with CEO Jamie Marraccini at Xponential 2024

At Xponential 2024 in San Diego, Inside Unmanned Systems sat down with Jamie Marraccini, CEO of Inertial Labs, to discuss ...
Inspired Flight Soars with American-Made Drones: Interview with Co-Founder Adam Bilmes at Xponential 2024

Inspired Flight Soars with American-Made Drones: Interview with Co-Founder Adam Bilmes at Xponential 2024

At Xponential 2024 in San Diego, Inside Unmanned Systems sat down with Adam Bilmes, co-founder of Inspired Flight, to discuss ...
Draganfly Unveils Modular Drone Innovations at Xponential 2024: A Conversation with Director Coty Vann

Draganfly Unveils Modular Drone Innovations at Xponential 2024: A Conversation with Director Coty Vann

Interview with Coty Vann, Director of UAS Programs at Draganfly, a drone manufacturer founded in Canada in 1998. IUS: Thanks ...
The Hivemind Working Toward Resilient Intelligent Teams

The Hivemind Working Toward Resilient Intelligent Teams

Discover how Nathan Michael, CTO of Shield AI and former Associate Research Professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute, is ...
Up Close: AeroVironment CEO Wahid Nawabi
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Up Close: AeroVironment CEO Wahid Nawabi

Wahid Nawabi, CEO, AeroVironment, outlines the evolving landscape of autonomous defense, emphasizing the importance of AI, computer vision, and collaborative ...
The Trusted Disruptor: Up Close with L3Harris and the FVR-90
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The Trusted Disruptor: Up Close with L3Harris and the FVR-90

An interview with Todd Rimbey, General Manager, Agile Development Group at L3Harris. The 25-year industry veteran talked to Inside Unmanned ...
AUVSI Announces Michael Robbins as President and Chief Executive Officer 

AUVSI Announces Michael Robbins as President and Chief Executive Officer 

The Board of Directors of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced that Michael Robbins is the ...
Five Good Questions: Edward Kostakis, Xizmo Media Productions and AeroSpect

Five Good Questions: Edward Kostakis, Xizmo Media Productions and AeroSpect

Edward Kostakis, Co-Founder, Xizmo Media Productions/AeroSpect Edward Kostakis is co-founder of two drone service companies, Xizmo Media Productions and AeroSpect. Both ...
P3 Tech Consulting Announces 3rd Annual Law-Tech Connect at AUVSI XPO24

P3 Tech Consulting Announces 3rd Annual Law-Tech Connect at AUVSI XPO24

Colorado-based P3 Tech Consulting LLC has partnered with the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) again this year to ...
Teri Bristol Joins ANRA Technologies Board of Directors

Teri Bristol Joins ANRA Technologies Board of Directors

ANRA Technologies, a provider of uncrewed traffic management and operation solutions, has recently announced the addition of Ms. Teri Bristol ...
Five Good Questions: Randy DeYoung
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Five Good Questions: Randy DeYoung

Randy DeYoung, professor and research scientist, Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute. Q: Why is there a need to estimate wild animal ...
Advanced Aircraft Company Appointments Vice Admiral David Architzel USN (Ret) to its Board of Advisors

Advanced Aircraft Company Appointments Vice Admiral David Architzel USN (Ret) to its Board of Advisors

Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC), a manufacturer of distributed electric propulsion tilt-wing and multi-rotor uncrewed aircraft vehicles (UAV), today announced the appointment ...
Exyn Technologies Appoints Brandon Torres Declet as CEO

Exyn Technologies Appoints Brandon Torres Declet as CEO

Exyn Technologies has appointed Brandon Torres Declet as CEO ...
D-Fend Solutions Appoints Mike Laor as Chief Financial Officer

D-Fend Solutions Appoints Mike Laor as Chief Financial Officer

D-Fend Solutions, which provides radio frequency, cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, announced the addition of Mike Laor as chief ...