The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the election of new leadership and members to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made during AUVSI’s 50th anniversary at the annual XPONENTIAL event, the world’s largest trade show for the uncrewed systems industry, April 25-28 in Orlando, FL. New members elected to serve […]
Unmanned Systems
Unmanned Systems
AUVSI Announces Fifth Annual XCELLENCE Award Winners
Association for Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the winners of the fifth annual XCELLENCE Awards during an awards ceremony at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2022. The awards recognize companies and organizations, and individuals that achieved significant accomplishments in operations, technology and innovation across the uncrewed systems community. “During AUVSI’s 50th anniversary year, we are celebrating […]
AUVSI Partners with MDNA to Expand XPONENTIAL Trade Show in 2023 and Beyond
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of uncrewed vehicle systems and robotics, and Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA), one of the world’s largest organizers of international trade shows, have formed a partnership to co-host the world-leading uncrewed systems show, XPONENTIAL. This partnership is the natural […]
IBAC Partners with Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) for RPAS Auditor Training
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and the Unmanned Safety Institute have announced plans to develop and implement the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) auditor training program. Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems are quickly becoming part of existing business aviation operations, or as completely new aviation programs for many […]
FAA Drone Safety Day Coming in June
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2022 Drone Safety Day campaign on Saturday, June 18. This year’s campaign will be a one-day national event, to encourage drone pilots and recreational flyers to “Fly RIGHT.” This year’s safety messages will focus on: Register your drone Interact with […]
North Dakota Utilizes UAS Network to Assist Weather Disaster Recovery Efforts with Drones
After another round of severe weather brought blizzard conditions, heavy snow and ice to western North Dakota this past weekend, the state has enlisted unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technologies to help restore services to residents and assist recovery efforts, Gov. Doug Burgum announced today in a joint release with the Northern Plains UAS Test Site […]
USI Publishes New Legal and Business Textbook for UAS Marketplace
The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) has released a brand-new textbook titled Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Legal and Business Considerations that was created to provide much needed insight to new or rapidly growing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) commercial operations. Additionally, the new textbook will be used as part of USI’s offering to the academic marketplace, specifically […]
Zipline Takes Off in Japan
An archipelago of 140 islands in Japan is home to nearly 75,000. As of today, it’s also another home for Zipline’s transformative instant logistics system. In 2018, Zipline developed a partnership with Toyota Tsusho, a part of the Toyota Group that operates in 120 countries around the world. Toyota Tsusho is a nearly 100-year-old subsidiary […]
USI Earns FAA Part 107 Waiver for BVLOS Training
Photo above – With Increased Remote Pilot Training for Commercial and Academic Clients, USI Receives FAA Part 107 Waiver to Support Growing BVLOS Safety Education and Training Requirements. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued Waiver Number: 107W-2022-00254 to the Unmanned Safety Institute, Inc. and its Training Director, Devin Allen. The waiver allows USI to operate […]
FAA Awards $4.4 Million in Drone Research Grants to Seven Universities
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced $4.4 million in drone research, education and training grants to seven universities. Research will focus on three areas: electromagnetic compatibility, detect and avoid classifications, and cybersecurity oversight. The universities receiving grants are University of North Dakota, University of Kansas, Drexel University, The Ohio State […]
