FAA delays plans for UAS test sites
Source: AUVSI, 29-Aug-12
The Federal Aviation Administration’s 12 Aug. deadline for establishing six nationwide UAS test sites came and went with no announcement. The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 mandated those sites as part of the establishment of that pilot program to integrate UAS into the National Airspace System by 2015. In response, AUVSI President and [...]
AUVSI applauds Police Chiefs for adopting Unmanned aircraft guidelines
Source: AUVSI, 20-Aug-12
AUVSI applauded the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) for adopting guidelines for the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The guidelines provide law enforcement agencies an outline of how to use UAS safely and responsibly, and with respect to individuals’ privacy. The adoption of the IACP guidelines follows the recent adoption of AUVSI’s [...]
AUVSI Announces Newly Elected Board of Directors
Source: AUVSI, 06-Aug-12
AUVSI announces its newly elected leaders on its Board of Directors. Officers elected for the 2012-2013 term are Peter Bale, chairman; John Lademan, executive vice chairman; Ralph Alderson, first vice chairman and Joe Brannan, treasurer. Additionally, John Lambert continues as immediate past chairman for this term. Newly elected to the AUVSI Board of Directors: Jason [...]
Executive Search Firm, Aviation Search Group Attending AUVSI
Source: Aviation Search Group, 02-Aug-12
Aviation Search Group, an executive style search firm dedicated to the worldwide aerospace industry, announced today it will attend the upcoming AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America in Las Vegas. Aviation Search Group will attend all four days of the show and will be available to discuss their “Unmanned Recruiting Programs” onsite. Grayson Barrows, Director of Sales [...]
AUVSI Releases “Code of Conduct” for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Source: AUVSI, 31-Jul-12
AUVSI published the “Unmanned Aircraft System Operations Industry Code of Conduct” www.auvsi.org/conduct, a set of guidelines to provide AUVSI members – and those who design, test and operate UAS for public and civil use – with recommendations for their safe, non-intrusive operation. Central to the “Code of Conduct” is the need for “safety, professionalism and respect” [...]
Northrop Grumman, AUVSI Partner to Develop Unmanned Systems Engineers
Source: Northrop Grumman, 17-Jul-12
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has taken on the prime sponsorship of the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) student competitions for 2012. The competitions give high school and college students worldwide the chance to design, develop and operate unmanned systems for sea, land and air. The students receive a hands-on learning experience on how [...]
