Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks has announced additional capabilities selected for accelerated fielding as part of the Replicator initiative….
Policy & Regulatory
Interview with Red Cat Holdings – AUKUS Pillar 2 Milestones Point Toward Integrated Autonomous, AI Operations
AUKUS is a strategic trilateral security pact formed in September 2021 between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Its primary aim…
DIU Blue UAS Refresh Challenge Tests UAS Platforms for DoD
The Defense Innovation Unit hosted the first annual Blue UAS Refresh event at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center,…
ANRA Technologies Secures FAA Approval for Non-Vertically Integrated UTM for Critical Infrastructure Operations
ANRA Technologies, a provider of airspace management solutions, has announced that it has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from…
Amazon Announces BVLOS Drone Delivery in Phoenix Metro Area
Amazon has announced the launch of Prime Air drone delivery in the West Valley of the Phoenix Metro Area in…
FAA UAS Integration Office Issues RFI on Research Areas to Inform Standards
The FAA’s UAS Integration Office has issued a new Request for Information pertaining to likely research areas for emergent business…
National League of Cities Launches Aviation Advisory Forum Focused on Air Taxis and Drones
The National League of Cities (NLC) has launched a national Aviation Advisory Forum on Air Mobility and Drone Integration. Mayor Buddy Dyer…
Scaling Autonomy for U.S. Defense – Time to Act
In recent weeks, we’ve seen an exceptional level of attention toward and activity within the tech-forward defense industry. There is…
AUVSI Commends FAA Progress Toward eVTOL Operations
On October 22, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the final version of its Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for powered lift…
It’s Past Time to Move Drone Rulemaking Forward
United States Global Leadership in Advanced Aviation Depends on It. Editor’s Note: IUS has covered closely the on-going activities between the…
FAA Selects NPUASTS for Radar Data Pathfinder Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a formal agreement with the state of North Dakota, through the Northern Plains UAS…
Navigating the Future of UAS Communications
As the UAS industry evolves, the need for secure and reliable Command and Control (C2) communications has never been more…
Accelerating AAM: Blueprint for Movement Over Motion
Policy and regulatory advances are being achieved through effective collaboration between industry and government stakeholders at national, regional and local…
The FAA’s ASSURE: Testing for Standards
ASSURE is a FAA-funded program consisting of a network of aligned university testing centers for advanced aviation safety. At the…
AUVSI Announces Green UAS Certification for Hoverfly Spectre Tethered Drone
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced that it has granted Green UAS certification to Hoverfly Technologies’…
AAM: The Next Transportation Revolution
AAM continues to evolve, with early applications and an industry focus on innovation setting the stage for the next transportation…
FAA Accepts Vantis for Safety Mitigation for Recurring BVLOS Operations
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS), a North Dakota state agency, announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has…
