Many unmanned systems companies are planning to scale up drone deliveries and create a new, Jetsons-style world of advanced air mobility (AAM), but how will they win the trust and confidence of the public?
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With BVLOS Rule Still Pending, FAA Moves to Further Streamline Exemptions Process
New BVLOS regulations may be as much as a year away, an FAA official said at the start of this year’s FAA Drone Symposium, but the agency is taking steps to speed up the regulatory process as much as possible.
NOAA Readies Additional Unmanned Systems, Sensors to Prepare for Hurricane Season
NOAA has been studying rapid hurricane intensification for years, and plans to bring more unmanned systems to bear for the 2023 season.
Gaining Altitude
Four potential future tactical VTOL systems advance in the quest for modernization.
Adaptation at Hyper Speed
The grinding war in Ukraine resembles warfare from bygone years in some respects, but drones of many types are showing new ways of waging war.
TEAMING: Expanding Capabilities, Enhancing War Fighter Safety
Manned-unmanned teaming can serve as a force multiplier.
Inside AI: XTEND-ing Human-Machine Capabilities
XTEND combines AI, AR and VR with human insights and discretion.
EDGE 2023 Puts Spotlight on UAS
The Yuma Proving Grounds was abuzz this May as the U.S. Army hosted the Experimental Demonstration Gateway Exercise.
Four Potential Future Tactical VTOL Systems Advance in Quest for Modernization
A seven-week Base Period concluded May 24 with “agreement option 1” awards to four Project Agreement Holders for the Army’s FTUAS.
Industry Trends Observed at 2023 XPONENTIAL Show
AUVSI wrapped its 2023 XPONENTIAL convention in Denver last week, bringing together thousands of attendees and hundreds of companies to discuss a path toward autonomy. The staff of Autonomous Media noticed several trends at the show.
Seeing More: New Boson+ Boosts Sensitivity
Teledyne’s extensive Boson+ family of thermal sensors boasts an industry-leading 20-millikelvin sensitivity in two radiometric resolutions.
Autonomous Air Cargo Prepares for Takeoff
Remote cargo delivery serving the “middle mile” attracts startups and legacy companies who see it as a large potential market…
Zipline Keeps Working on ‘Changing Delivery for Good’
Drawing on its extensive drone delivery experience in Africa, Zipline is working to expand its delivery services around the world. Zipline’s…
BVLOS in Europe—A Work in Progress
Drone flights beyond visual line of sight are under way in Europe. The process for obtaining a permit to carry out such flights can be confusing and arduous. Improvements could be coming soon.
Type Certification: Award from FAA Allows Drone Companies to Scale Operations
The FAA is approving the design of some unmanned aircraft but the process is lengthy and few companies have achieved it yet.
Getting to BVLOS: Progress Has Been Made, but Work Remains to be Done
Until unmanned aircraft can routinely fly beyond visual line of sight of operators, the full value of the technology won’t…
