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Volume 179
January 21, 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS POLICY RESEARCH INDUSTRY
Spotlight
Pierce Aerospace Awarded $10M Contract for Remote ID Technology
Pierce Aerospace has announced that it was awarded a $10 million Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) subcontract from Amentum to support evolving requirements from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T).

This subcontract is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase III award under Amentum's Department of Defense Information Analysis Center's (DoD IAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle. DoD IAC MAC task orders (TOs) are awarded by the U.S. Air Force's 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron to develop and create new knowledge for the enhancement of the DTIC repository and the R&D and S&T community.

To find out more, go to https://www.suasnews.com/2025/01/pierce-aerospace-awarded-10m-contract-for-remote-id-technology/

Find out more about Pierce Aerospace at www.pierceaerospace.net.

University of North Dakota and Vigilant Aerospace Systems partner to advance UAS training and research.
The University of North Dakota, John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences has entered a one-year partnership with Vigilant Aerospace Systems to use the company's drone safety software and airspace management system FlightHorizon.

As part of the agreement, Vigilant Aerospace will provide training for UND Aerospace students and faculty, with full integration of FlightHorizon into the program's operations and research expected by summer. FlightHorizon uses NASA-patented technology to provide detect-and-avoid alerts during beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations. This initiative aligns with UND Aerospace's commitment to advancing UAS traffic management and counter-autonomy and UAS (C-UAS) measures, areas increasingly relevant in light of recent drone sightings near critical infrastructure in New Jersey.

To find out more, go to https://blogs.und.edu/und-today/2025/01/und-vigilant-aerospace-systems-partner-to-advance-uas-training-research/

Find out more about Vigilant Aerospace and FlightHorizaon at https://vigilantaerospace.com/.

2025 America's Seed Fund Week: 2025 Virtual Road Tour February 11-13, 2025
Don't miss the America's Seed Fund 2025 Virtual Road Tour. This is a three-day virtual learning experience, to deepen your understanding of America's Seed Fund - the nation's largest source of nondilutive funding for high-growth startups and small businesses. The road tour is also a valuable opportunity to connect directly with federal agency representatives who represent its competitive Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Program (SBIR/STTR) funding opportunities.

This is a free and virtual opportunity for small businesses to learn about non-dilutive funding available through America's Seed Fund that awards $4 billion annually to small businesses for R&D. Come and meet with federal agency representatives, attend roundtables, connect with Federal And State Technology (FAST) organizations, and find other helpful resources.

To find out more about this virtual event, go to https://www.americasseedfund.us/america-s-seed-fund-week

To register for the virtual event, go to https://americasseedfundweek.vfairs.com/

For Oklahoma small businesses interested in SBIR & STTR, OK Catalyst provides no-cost training and mentorship programs help potential candidates find funding opportunities and prepare a competitive proposal. Find out more at https://www.okcatalyst.com/

Upcoming Events
Feb 2-4, 2025 UAV Technology USA.
Arlington VA, USA
Feb 5-6, 2025 Counter UAS Homeland Security USA 2025
Arlington, Va
February 11-13, 2025 2025 America's Seed Fund Week - Virtual Road Tour
Virtual
May 14-17, 2025 2025 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (ICUAS) 
Charlotte, North Carolina
May 19 - 22, 2025 XPONENTIAL 2025
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX
Droneport Headlines
FAA Updates Vertiport Design Standards for eVTOL Aircraft
AIN online | 01/15/2025
The FAA has updated its guidelines for the design of vertiport facilities where eVTOL aircraft will be able to take off and land. Changes to the FAA document reflect the agency's desire to harmonize guidance on eVTOL vertiports with its existing...
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POLICY
FCC Proposes New Spectrum Rules to Advance Air Mobility Technologies
dronelife | 01/17/2025
Updated Guidelines Aim to Enhance Safety, Innovation, and Growth in Crewed and Uncrewed Aviation
INDUSTRY
Is Drone Hysteria an Ominous Sign for Drone Delivery's Prospects?
Retailwire | 01/21/2025
Mystery sightings of unidentified aircraft on the East Coast, primarily in New Jersey, have exposed and elevated public anxiety around drones, but experiments around home delivery via drones continue unabated.
Air Taxi Flies in Downtown Shanghai; Pilotless
IOT world today | 01/17/2025
EHang also officially launched the test operations of its flying vehicle on sightseeing routes by Longhua Airport
Los Angeles Fires Highlight the Promise (and Problems) of Using Drones for Firefighting
Commercial UAV News | 01/16/2025
Technology companies in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley are volunteering their services, including deploying drones equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities "to detect flare-ups and to try to reach new fires as quickly as possible."...
Closing the Gaps: Why Low-Altitude Airspace Awareness Is Critical for the Future of Aviation
dronelife | 01/15/2025
The recent New Jersey drone panic has made it clear: people want to know what's flying in low altitude airspace.  Why can't we provide the level of clarity demanded?  What's needed to make it happen?  This guest post by MatrixSpace's Dan O'Shea...
New DJI drone policy could fuel even more conspiracy theories
Popular Science | 01/15/2025
This week DJI, the world's leading drone manufacturer, announced a new policy removing enforcement of its "No Fly Zone" geofences in restricted areas. The sudden shift may lead to more drones hovering where they shouldn't, which could worsen a...
Drone as First Responder (DFR) Flight Milestone Showcases Positive Impact for Public Safety Departments
Commercial UAV News | 01/13/2025
Utilizing DFR (Drone as First Responder) programs, safety professionals of all types are using the technology to provide everything from better situation awareness to enabling faster response times to reducing risk to personnel. When operating...
What the Walmart and DroneUp Breakup Reveals About Drone Delivery Models
dronelife | 01/09/2025
Shifting Partnerships Highlight Challenges in Building Cost-Effective and Scalable Drone Delivery Systems
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