Developing ASTM Standards to Support FAA’s Future Part 108 Rules: A Strategic Approach for BVLOS Operations
Have you heard about the Meta-Standard or Risk-Based Safety Tiers for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operations? As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advances toward…
DIU Blue UAS Recognized Assessors: Powering the Next Phase of Secure Drone Adoption
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) exists to ensure that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) can confidently adopt commercial technology at the speed and scale demanded by modern operations—including drones…
Evolving BVLOS Rules, Systems and Tactics for Integrated Airspace
Drones have become vital tools for industries ranging from logistics and healthcare to infrastructure and public safety. Yet, the true potential of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) can only be realized…
Will Trump EO on Counter-UAS Unleash Constitutional Wrath?
For years, the limited law on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) in the United States has left state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) authorities on the sidelines as drones—both beneficial and…
Powering Digital Airspace with Critical Infrastructure: How Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) Enable the Drone Mission
The emergence of digital airspace—where drones and other uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) operate safely, efficiently and at scale—marks one of the most transformative shifts in aviation and public safety in…
Polaris Dawn: Pushing the Boundaries of Human Spaceflight and The Commercial Space Industry
In April 2024, a lot of fanfare (and later, flack) surrounded the 11 minute Blue Origin flight, carrying several famous women, “to the edge of space” and back. What many…
Bots, News and Brews: Meet The Energy Drone and Robotics Coalition
In the heart of Houston’s energy corridor, where pipelines converge and innovation pulses through the air, a unique community has quietly reshaped the future of energy operations. The Energy Drone…
Space Junk: What It Is, Why We Should Care and What We Should Do About It
Remember playing dodgeball? What about the sting of taking one of those balls right in the face? Did you know an average elementary school-aged student throws a dodgeball at about…
Powering Digital Airspace with Critical Infrastructure: How Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) Enable the Drone Mission
The emergence of digital airspace—where drones and other uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) operate safely, efficiently and at scale—marks one of the most transformative shifts in aviation and public safety in…
JEKTA begins flight testing of scaled PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft
JEKTA, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the Passenger Hydro Aircraft – Zero Emissions 100 (PHA-ZE 100) amphibious aircraft, has begun flight trials with a 1:9 scaled prototype of the PHA-ZE 100 amphibious flying boat. Using a…
Space Junk: What It Is, Why We Should Care and What We Should Do About It
Remember playing dodgeball? What about the sting of taking one of those balls right in the face? Did you know an average elementary school-aged student throws a dodgeball at about…
The Voliro T Drone: Fly, See, and Touch Your Energy Assets
Ask any energy and industrial asset owners whether they want safer, more efficient and more comprehensive inspections and the answer will be a resounding “yes!” Enter the Voliro T drone—a…
UrbanV and Future Flight Global Launch Advanced Air Mobility Partnership Starting in Rome
UrbanV, a leading company in vertiport infrastructure and Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) services, and Future Flight Global (FFG), a pioneer in electric aircraft operations, have entered into a landmark agreement…
Introducing the Mirokaï Explorer Suit: A New Milestone for people-facing robotics
The Mirokaï ES is more than a robot—it’s a technological leap. Smarter, faster, and safer, it redefines human-robot interaction with state-of-the-art AI and next-gen engineering. Designed & made in France,…
FIXAR 025 Named Finalist in Three Categories at Innovation Vanguard Awards During AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025
FIXAR Global Inc., a leading developer of autonomous UAV platforms, is proud to announce that its flagship UAV, the FIXAR 025, has been selected as a finalist in three categories…
Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Company, Launches Tactical-Grade MEMS IMU with 1 Deg/hr Gyro Bias
Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) Company, today introduced the IMU-H100, a micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) inertial measurement unit (IMU) developed to enhance tactical guidance and navigation capabilities…
Space Junk: What It Is, Why We Should Care and What We Should Do About It
Remember playing dodgeball? What about the sting of taking one of those balls right in the face? Did you know an average elementary school-aged student throws a dodgeball at about…
Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Company, Launches Tactical-Grade MEMS IMU with 1 Deg/hr Gyro Bias
Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) Company, today introduced the IMU-H100, a micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) inertial measurement unit (IMU) developed to enhance tactical guidance and navigation capabilities…
The Swiss Cheese Case for Universal Airspace Awareness
When tragedy strikes in the skies, it exposes the hidden vulnerabilities in our airspace safety systems. The fatal mid-air collision near Washington, DC between an American Airlines flight and a…
The Only Way is Up: An Overview of the Current Landscape of Drones and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in the UK
The UK continues to position itself as a global leader in drone technology and AAM, having made significant strides in regulatory frameworks, industry innovation and practical applications. However, the journey…
The Critical Importance of Wide RF-Cyber C-UAS Coverage for Rapidly Changing UAS Frequency Bands: The Old, The New and The Less Common
Uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) technology continues to iterate at an unprecedented rate of change. Both commercial and custom-made UAS operate across various, changing, and sometimes multiple, radio frequencies (RF). This…
Around the World at the 40th Space Symposium
One of the highlights for me of attending this year’s Space Symposium, in its 40th iteration, at the beautiful Broadmoor in my hometown, Colorado Springs, was to see the significant…
Volt Typhoon, BlackMamba and Morphing Attack Surfaces: The Urgent Need for Cybersecurity in Autonomous Technologies
Cybersecurity has become an integral part of our daily lives, especially with the increasing reliance on autonomous technologies. From drones to critical infrastructure, the threat landscape continues to rapidly advance,…
Urban Air Mobility: A Misnomer?
Urban Air Mobility (UAM) has become a bit of a misnomer and a potential obstacle in the broader development of advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies. Let me explain why I…
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When referring to the drone and AAM communities, many people say, “The sky is the limit.” It’s really not. Aviation relies heavily on space assets to enable critical operational functions, such as position, navigation and timing (PNT), terrain avoidance systems, command, control, communication, cyber and intelligence data links and more. Join this panel of space and spectrum experts as they explain the parallel universe of laws, regulations, governing bodies, frameworks, authorities and policies that govern what happens in space that affects aviation operations in the sky and on the ground. It’s going to be out of this world! Register now for our special broadcast of the space and spectrum panel from our AUVSI Law-Tech Connect Workshop: The Sky is Not the Limit-Space Is!
Space Junk: What It Is, Why We Should Care and What We Should Do About It
Remember playing dodgeball? What about the sting of taking one of those balls right in the face? Did you know an average elementary school-aged student throws a dodgeball at about…
Financing Advanced Air Mobility In Africa: Insights From Kenya’s First Advanced Air Mobility Symposium
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) has the potential to solve Africa’s unique problems, such as poor infrastructure, slow economic growth, traffic congestion, and inadequate connectivity in underserved areas. However, like other…
Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Company, Launches Tactical-Grade MEMS IMU with 1 Deg/hr Gyro Bias
Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) Company, today introduced the IMU-H100, a micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) inertial measurement unit (IMU) developed to enhance tactical guidance and navigation capabilities…
The Critical Importance of Wide RF-Cyber C-UAS Coverage for Rapidly Changing UAS Frequency Bands: The Old, The New and The Less Common
Uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) technology continues to iterate at an unprecedented rate of change. Both commercial and custom-made UAS operate across various, changing, and sometimes multiple, radio frequencies (RF). This…
Volt Typhoon, BlackMamba and Morphing Attack Surfaces: The Urgent Need for Cybersecurity in Autonomous Technologies
Cybersecurity has become an integral part of our daily lives, especially with the increasing reliance on autonomous technologies. From drones to critical infrastructure, the threat landscape continues to rapidly advance,…
Urban Air Mobility: A Misnomer?
Urban Air Mobility (UAM) has become a bit of a misnomer and a potential obstacle in the broader development of advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies. Let me explain why I…
Bridging the Gap: How Flyability’s Success in Energy Translates to Public Safety
Flyability, a Swiss company founded in 2014, has made significant strides in the drone industry by pioneering collision-tolerant drones designed for inspecting confined and inaccessible spaces in GPS-denied environments. The…
Drone Training is Critical for Public Safety Now More Than Ever
First responders must make rapid fire choices, sometimes in split seconds, that hold the key to saving lives. In this high pressure environment, where time is of the essence, urgency…
Space Junk: What It Is, Why We Should Care and What We Should Do About It
Remember playing dodgeball? What about the sting of taking one of those balls right in the face? Did you know an average elementary school-aged student throws a dodgeball at about…
Humanoid Robots Keeping It Real: From Sci-Fi to Shop Floor and What it Means For Us Humans
Not long ago, humanoid robots were the stuff of science fiction and secretive research labs. Today, they’re making headlines and attracting billions in investment as they step out of the…
EFIX300: Israel’s Hybrid-Electric VTOL Setting A New Standard in Autonomous Unmanned Aviation
Israeli innovation has once again made headlines in the realm of unmanned aviation. EFIX Aviation, a Tel Aviv-based company, has unveiled the EFIX300—a breakthrough hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)…
RoboDozer: Redefining Autonomous Military Engineering
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) stands at the forefront of autonomous military technology, pushing boundaries with its cutting-edge solutions. On March 26, 2025, IAI demonstrated the capabilities of its groundbreaking RoboDozer…
Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Company, Launches Tactical-Grade MEMS IMU with 1 Deg/hr Gyro Bias
Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) Company, today introduced the IMU-H100, a micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) inertial measurement unit (IMU) developed to enhance tactical guidance and navigation capabilities…
Aerospacelab Secures Groundbreaking Contract with JAXA through Mitsui Bussan Aerospace
Aerospacelab, in partnership with Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA), proudly announces its selection by the Japan Exploration Agency (JAXA) to supply the platform that will host JAXA’s SAMRAI payload as part…
The Critical Importance of Wide RF-Cyber C-UAS Coverage for Rapidly Changing UAS Frequency Bands: The Old, The New and The Less Common
Uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) technology continues to iterate at an unprecedented rate of change. Both commercial and custom-made UAS operate across various, changing, and sometimes multiple, radio frequencies (RF). This…
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Shaping the Future of Defense in Israel, Canada and Ukraine
Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as a game-changing asset for defense forces worldwide. During the 2025 UAV Technology USA Conference, representatives from Israel, Canada and Ukraine discussed how each…
Space Junk: What It Is, Why We Should Care and What We Should Do About It
Remember playing dodgeball? What about the sting of taking one of those balls right in the face? Did you know an average elementary school-aged student throws a dodgeball at about…
Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Company, Launches Tactical-Grade MEMS IMU with 1 Deg/hr Gyro Bias
Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) Company, today introduced the IMU-H100, a micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) inertial measurement unit (IMU) developed to enhance tactical guidance and navigation capabilities…
The Critical Importance of Wide RF-Cyber C-UAS Coverage for Rapidly Changing UAS Frequency Bands: The Old, The New and The Less Common
Uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) technology continues to iterate at an unprecedented rate of change. Both commercial and custom-made UAS operate across various, changing, and sometimes multiple, radio frequencies (RF). This…
Volt Typhoon, BlackMamba and Morphing Attack Surfaces: The Urgent Need for Cybersecurity in Autonomous Technologies
Cybersecurity has become an integral part of our daily lives, especially with the increasing reliance on autonomous technologies. From drones to critical infrastructure, the threat landscape continues to rapidly advance,…
Urban Air Mobility: A Misnomer?
Urban Air Mobility (UAM) has become a bit of a misnomer and a potential obstacle in the broader development of advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies. Let me explain why I…
Bridging the Gap: How Flyability’s Success in Energy Translates to Public Safety
Flyability, a Swiss company founded in 2014, has made significant strides in the drone industry by pioneering collision-tolerant drones designed for inspecting confined and inaccessible spaces in GPS-denied environments. The…
Drone Training is Critical for Public Safety Now More Than Ever
First responders must make rapid fire choices, sometimes in split seconds, that hold the key to saving lives. In this high pressure environment, where time is of the essence, urgency…
We’re Going International: How U.S. Companies Can Unlock Global Opportunities with Strategic Partnerships
Expanding internationally is one of the fastest ways to scale. But most U.S. companies don’t do it. Why? Because global expansion sounds complicated. Different laws, different business cultures, different ways…
Space Junk: What It Is, Why We Should Care and What We Should Do About It
Remember playing dodgeball? What about the sting of taking one of those balls right in the face? Did you know an average elementary school-aged student throws a dodgeball at about…
The Critical Importance of Wide RF-Cyber C-UAS Coverage for Rapidly Changing UAS Frequency Bands: The Old, The New and The Less Common
Uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) technology continues to iterate at an unprecedented rate of change. Both commercial and custom-made UAS operate across various, changing, and sometimes multiple, radio frequencies (RF). This…
Volt Typhoon, BlackMamba and Morphing Attack Surfaces: The Urgent Need for Cybersecurity in Autonomous Technologies
Cybersecurity has become an integral part of our daily lives, especially with the increasing reliance on autonomous technologies. From drones to critical infrastructure, the threat landscape continues to rapidly advance,…
Urban Air Mobility: A Misnomer?
Urban Air Mobility (UAM) has become a bit of a misnomer and a potential obstacle in the broader development of advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies. Let me explain why I…
Bridging the Gap: How Flyability’s Success in Energy Translates to Public Safety
Flyability, a Swiss company founded in 2014, has made significant strides in the drone industry by pioneering collision-tolerant drones designed for inspecting confined and inaccessible spaces in GPS-denied environments. The…
Drone Training is Critical for Public Safety Now More Than Ever
First responders must make rapid fire choices, sometimes in split seconds, that hold the key to saving lives. In this high pressure environment, where time is of the essence, urgency…
We’re Going International: How U.S. Companies Can Unlock Global Opportunities with Strategic Partnerships
Expanding internationally is one of the fastest ways to scale. But most U.S. companies don’t do it. Why? Because global expansion sounds complicated. Different laws, different business cultures, different ways…
Airspace Security: Insights from Tom Adams
In today’s security landscape, traditional physical security measures—gates, guards and guns—are no longer sufficient to protect critical infrastructure and public venues. With the proliferation of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), a…
Developing ASTM Standards to Support FAA’s Future Part 108 Rules: A Strategic Approach for BVLOS Operations
Have you heard about the Meta-Standard or Risk-Based Safety Tiers for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operations? As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advances toward…
DIU Blue UAS Recognized Assessors: Powering the Next Phase of Secure Drone Adoption
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) exists to ensure that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) can confidently adopt commercial technology at the speed and scale demanded by modern operations—including drones…
Evolving BVLOS Rules, Systems and Tactics for Integrated Airspace
Drones have become vital tools for industries ranging from logistics and healthcare to infrastructure and public safety. Yet, the true potential of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) can only be realized…
Developing ASTM Standards to Support FAA’s Future Part 108 Rules: A Strategic Approach for BVLOS Operations
Have you heard about the Meta-Standard or Risk-Based Safety Tiers for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operations? As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advances toward…
DIU Blue UAS Recognized Assessors: Powering the Next Phase of Secure Drone Adoption
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) exists to ensure that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) can confidently adopt commercial technology at the speed and scale demanded by modern operations—including drones…
Evolving BVLOS Rules, Systems and Tactics for Integrated Airspace
Drones have become vital tools for industries ranging from logistics and healthcare to infrastructure and public safety. Yet, the true potential of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) can only be realized…
Developing ASTM Standards to Support FAA’s Future Part 108 Rules: A Strategic Approach for BVLOS Operations
Have you heard about the Meta-Standard or Risk-Based Safety Tiers for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operations? As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advances toward…
DIU Blue UAS Recognized Assessors: Powering the Next Phase of Secure Drone Adoption
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) exists to ensure that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) can confidently adopt commercial technology at the speed and scale demanded by modern operations—including drones…
Evolving BVLOS Rules, Systems and Tactics for Integrated Airspace
Drones have become vital tools for industries ranging from logistics and healthcare to infrastructure and public safety. Yet, the true potential of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) can only be realized…
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Flight to Impact: Economic & Workforce Outcomes from U.S. Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Initiatives
The Drone Automation and Robotics Technology (DART) Initiative has released an insightful report titled “Flight to Impact: Economic and Workforce Outcomes from U.S. AAM Initiatives,” which thoroughly examines the tangible…
Next Generation Solutions to UAS Threats: Leveraging Advanced Radar and Autonomous Technologies
Explore groundbreaking strategies to counter the rising challenges posed by uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). This white paper, “Next Generation Solutions to UAS Threats: Leveraging Advanced Radar and Autonomous Technologies,” offers…
Considerations for Airspace Integration Enabling Early Multi-Aircraft (m:N) Operations
The white paper “Considerations for Airspace Integration Enabling Early Multi-Aircraft (m:N) Operations” explores potential mechanisms for integrating multi-aircraft (m:N) operations into non-segregated airspace. These operations involve a single or small…
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