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Samsung Electronics Announces ARTIK Platform
Designed to make it easier to build drones, robots and other connected devices
Daimler Unveils Freightliner Inspiration Truck
Earlier this month, heavy-duty truck manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America unveiled the Freightliner Inspiration Truck during an event at the Hoover Dam.
Aero Kinetics and FreeFlight Systems Form Partnership
Aero Kinetics recently formed a partnership with FreeFlight Systems and will integrate the company’s ADS-B In & Out air traffic…
Mississippi State to Anchor New FAA Center of Excellence for UAS
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday tapped the team led by Mississippi State University to form its new Center of…
FAA, Firms to Study Longer-Distance, Urban Drone Flights
Aviation regulators have launched a “pathfinder” research initiative to determine the rules and standards supporting longer-range commercial drone flights and flights in populated areas.
Spectracom Launches VersaSync at AUVSI
This new rugged, all-in-one time and frequency solution provides accurate timing, positioning and attitude in a single, low SWaP box and can be used in both manned and unmanned platforms.
Trimble Introduces BD935-INS at AUVSI in Atlanta
Trimble announced its latest product release at this year’s AUVSI Unmanned Systems Conference and Exhibition—the Trimble BD935-INS module. The compact module…
Panoptes Systems Demonstrates the New eBumper4 at AUVSI
Panoptes, a subsidiary of Aurora Flight Sciences, showed AUVSI attendees just how the new eBumper4 obstacle avoidance system can keep UASs…
Five Good Questions: Brian Wynne
Brian Wynne is the president and CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, the world’s largest nonprofit organization…
Power Player: Jim Williams
As manager of the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Office, Williams leads the agency’s efforts to integrate UAS into the national airspace system (NAS).
Cyber Shield for Autonomous Vehicles Demonstrated
The pilot project, co-sponsored by the University of Virginia, simulated realistic cyber attacks and demonstrated the effectiveness of MSi’s Secure Sentinel Solution in stopping them.
ICAO Tackles International Standards for Unmanned Aircraft
International aviation officials are not only embracing the promise of unmanned aircraft, they are racing to keep up as the fast-moving industry forces ICAO to adapt.
Topcon Positioning Systems Receives Exemption from FAA
Topcon Positioning Systems recently received an FAA exemption to fly its Sirius Basic and Sirius Pro UASs for aerial data…
Sierra Nevada Acquires Kutta Technologies
Sierra Nevada Corp. recently acquired Kutta Technologies Inc., expanding its offerings in the unmanned market. Kutta has 15 years of…
Kansas Universities Partner to Learn More About Environmental Effects on UAS Operations
Two Kansas universities and the FAA are working together to make it safer to operate unmanned aerial systems by testing…
Sinclair Community College Plans Upgrade to its UAS Programs with a New Training and Development Facility
Ohio Controlling Board approved $4 million toward the proposed rehabilitation project.
