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UAS CLUSTER INITIATIVE

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Volume 174
November 12, 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS POLICY RESEARCH INDUSTRY
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Visit the UAS Cluster Initiative's Vertical Marketplace
It's always a good time to visit UASCI's Vertical Marketplace, your one-stop shop for resources related to emerging aerospace. Through the marketplace you may discover groundbreaking technology opportunities from top universities and federal labs in the Vertical Innovations section, watch Rethink Vertical podcasts, and access previous Vert Brief newsletters. To access the marketplace, registration is required but free.

Don't miss out—register today!

To register, go to the UAS Cluster Initiative Vertical Marketplace

2024 Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day Luncheon
The eighth annual Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the 138th Fighter Wing, Tulsa Air National Guard base. The program begins at 10 am and features a keynote message by Col. Nicole Malachowski, a combat veteran, the first woman pilot on the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, and an inductee into both the National Women's Hall of Fame and the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame. The program also includes Celebrity Emcee, Air Boss Kellie Hudson, the first accredited female air boss in the United States.

To register for this event, please visit. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-oklahoma-women-in-aviation-and-aerospace-day-luncheon-tickets-998673107147?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Craig Mahaney talks Droneport Network on Dawn of Automomy podcast
The November 13th episode of the Dawn of Autonomy podcast will feature Craig Mahaney, the Chief Executive Officer at DronePort Network (DPN) who will talk DCN's unique planning and infrastructure development for commercial entities including how DPN supports municipalities and businesses to capitalize on future industry growth.

Watch the Dawn of Drones podcast, begining on November 13th, at https://www.auvsi.org/craig-mahaney-droneport-network-dawn-autonomy-episode-46
Aerospace Innovative Training Symposium: Emerging Workforce Session Summary
The UAS Cluster Initiative and the Oklahoma City Innovation District hosted a working session designed to dig deeply into the workforce strengths and opportunities facing the emerging aerospace industry in Oklahoma. The results of this session are now published the Aerospace Innovative Training Symposium: Emerging Workforce Session Summary, which may be downloaded here .

Building sustainable and inclusive regional growth is ambitious, and requires participation across the community. We will need creative actors and strategic thinkers, researchers, teachers, volunteers, mentors, investors, and communicators. We are asking you to collaborate with us on building the supportive ecosystem our entrepreneurs and innovative companies need. Additionally, we are asking you to raise your hand to develop the many stand-alone projects or good ideas identified in our work to date.

Together we can achieve so much more.

Interested in working together? Please reach out to Emily Bell at ebell@dcnteam.com.
Upcoming Events
Nov. 12, 2024, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Oklahoma Aerospace Forum
Omni Oklahoma City Hotel, Oklahoma City, OK
December 6, 2024 at 10am 2024 Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day Luncheon
Tulsa Air National Guard Base
Droneport Headlines
Local high school students working to design 'vertiports' for 2 Western Pennsylvania airports
wpxi news | 11/08/2024
They're going to work on those designs until March, and then the airports will submit them to engineers to see what is feasible.
News
POLICY
What Trump's Presidency Could Mean for the Drone Industry
dronelife | 11/12/2024
Navigating Domestic Manufacturing, Chinese Imports, and Integration Programs in a New Era. Trump's previous policies and plans may shed some light on future developments for drones in the U.S.
Will Congress Empower Local Police to Counter Unauthorized Drone Flights?
dronelife | 11/11/2024
With the growing number of incidents involving drone flying where and when they shouldn't, local law enforcement agencies and drone security companies are lobbying Congress to pass legislation that would extend the authority to conduct counter-drone...
FAA requests information on integrating uncrewed aircraft systems
military aerospace | 11/05/2024
Ongoing research will help the FAA develop a consistent framework for assessing and integrating these new technologies, enabling strategic planning and data-driven decision-making for future rulemaking, policy, certification, and operational...
FAA Perspectives on UAS Integration: Key Takeaways from AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit
dronelife | 10/29/2024
Angela McCullough, Deputy Executive Director of the FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office, highlighted the FAA's current achievements and future aspirations in integrating drones into the National Airspace System (NAS).
INDUSTRY
The Security of the National Airspace and the Future of AAM Require Increased Airspace Awareness
dronelife | 11/12/2024
the need to equip first responders with counter drone technology, training, and authority. 
Cities Prepare for Air Taxis and Drones with NLC's New Aviation Forum
National League of Cities | 11/08/2024
Any local government leader can join the Forum — whether you're leading drone operations locally or gathering best practices.
Rising Above the Storm: How Drones Are Revolutionizing NYC's Disaster Response 12 Years After Hurricane Sandy
dronelife | 11/08/2024
In the years since Hurricane Sandy, the city has upgraded its disaster response efforts with the help of drones, which can warn people in low-lying areas of imminent flooding risk, breach storm-damaged buildings to help rescue survivors and conduct...
How Robots and AI are Redefining Efficiency, Safety, and Sustainability
innovate energy | 11/03/2024
The offshore energy industry has long grappled with unique challenges, from high-risk maintenance tasks to substantial operational costs and environmental impacts.The integration of advanced robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a...
Ohio Aerospace Institute Expands Opportunities for Advanced Air Mobility
Cleveland Magazine | 11/03/2024
What started as helping a company find funding for the research and development of unique, new hydrogen fuel technology has grown into an international collaboration between Ohio and the Province of Quebec.
2025 Aerospace and Defense Industry Outlook - Deloitte
Deloitte | 11/01/2024
The aerospace and defense industry is likely to see broad-based operationalization of an array of technologies
The Risks of Skipping Market & Customer Discovery – A Cautionary Checklist: Go-to-Market Propeller
dronelife | 10/30/2024
Go-to-Market Propeller is the practical support a growing industry needs – getting from innovation to sales.  In this article: the importance of market and customer discovery.
Building the Backbone for Advanced Aviation: Industry Experts Discuss Infrastructure Needs
dronelife | 10/29/2024
Panelists shared insights into the electrification, regulatory, and financial challenges facing the industry as it moves toward a connected and sustainable future.
Who's Investing in Advanced Air Mobility?
dronelife | 10/29/2024
AUVSI New England Summitt panel explored why private investors hesitate and how public funds may play a crucial role in supporting AAM infrastructure and operations.
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