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UAS CLUSTER INITIATIVE

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Volume 177
December 10, 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS POLICY RESEARCH INDUSTRY
Spotlight
Merry Christmas and Happy New year from the UAS Cluster Initiative (UASCI)
As we approach the end of this year, UASCI wishes to reflect on and celebrate the progress and accomplishments of 2024 within the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) communities in Oklahoma and across the nation. We extend our sincere gratitude for your valuable contributions to the UAS Cluster Initiative community. We look forward to a prosperous New Year and to continued collaboration, growth, and success in 2025.

From everyone at UASCI, we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with joy, peace, and special moments with your loved ones.

UAS Angel Network 2025 Pitch Event Dates
Are you an innovative entrepreneur with groundbreaking ideas in the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry? If so, mark your calendars because the UAS Angel Network has unveiled its schedule of pitch dates for 2025. The pitch dates are:
  • January 22, 2025
  • April 23, 2025
  • July 23, 2025
Please submit your application by January 6th at UASAngelNet.com to be eligible for the January 22 pitch date.

The UAS Angel Network is comprised of accredited individual investors, angel groups, and seed funds who are seeking opportunities to invest in UAS and AAM companies. The pitch sessions provide the opportunity for emerging aviation start-ups to connect with capital investment. Subsectors and business applications of interest include:
  • Drone Service Providers
  • UAS logistics
  • Airspace Management Systems
  • UAS Flight Safety Systems
  • Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM)
  • Droneports and Vertiports
  • and the Commercialization of New UAS Technologies
Don't miss this opportunity to bring your UAS and AAM concepts to life. To apply for the pitch events, visit the UASAngelNet.com website.
Rethink Vertical Podcast with Johnny Ryan (The HIVE)
This month on the Rethink Vertical Podcast, Kinsley Jordan is talking with Johnny Ryan, Managing Director of The HIVE, a unique UAS specific accelerator located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Johnny and Kinsley talk about what the HIVE has to offer, how O'Leary Ventures has invested in North Dakota, and the unique challenges and opportunities of building ecosystems in an emerging technology industry.

To find out more about the The HIVE at https://www.hivegf.com/.

Watch the Rethink Vertical Podcast at https://www.uascluster.com/pages/podcast.html

Upcoming Events
Feb 2-4, 2025 UAV Technology USA.
Arlington VA, USA
Feb 5-6, 2025 Counter UAS Homeland Security USA 2025
Arlington, Va
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 Announces University of North Dakota as Next Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative Program
FAA | 12/09/2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signed an agreement with the University of North Dakota to become the next school for the Enhanced Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program. The school will join Embry–Riddle...
News
POLICY
FY25 NDAA: A Temporary Reprieve for Chinese Drones or the Beginning of the End?
dronelife | 12/09/2024
New language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) gives U.S. agencies one year to assess security risks of Chinese drones, but the clock is ticking—and the outcome remains uncertain.  
More on Policy | Security
FY 2025 NDAA Conference Text: What Happened with the "Countering CCP Drones Act"
dronelife | 12/08/2024
The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference text has been released.  The text includes critical language aimed at addressing potential national security risks posed by Chinese-made drones.
BVLOS Interview with Matt Sloane, SkyfireAI
AUVSI | 12/06/2024
AUVSI and members of our Air Advocacy Committee met with the White House's Office of Management and Budget to urge advancement of the draft Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) safety rule. Matt Sloane, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at...
‘Tis the Season for Drone Safety
FAA | 12/04/2024
If you are considering a drone as a holiday gift, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants you and your loved ones to understand how to fly it safely.  The FAA is again launching its 12 Days of Drones campaign to educate people about the...
RESEARCH
New Report from Siemens: The Next Era of Industrial Robotics
commercial UAV news | 12/02/2024
Siemens' latest report, Tech Trends 2030: The Next Era of Industrial Robotics, provides an in-depth exploration of how cutting-edge technologies are redefining the industrial robotics landscape.
INDUSTRY
5 Predictions for the Commercial Drone Industry in 2025
commercial UAV news | 12/09/2024
Free Webinar | Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 10AM PST | 1PM EST | 6PM BST
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Drones for School Security: A "Less-Lethal" Solution
dronelife | 12/08/2024
Mithril Defense and Texas Legislators Push for UAVs with Pepper Spray to Enhance School Safety Amid Funding Challenges
North Dakota Proposes $15 Million to Replace Chinese-Made Drones
dronelife | 12/05/2024
North Dakota's reliance on Chinese-made drones is under scrutiny, as nearly 90% of drones used by state agencies are manufactured in China. Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, has introduced a bill to allocate $15 million to replace these drones.
Revolutionizing Emergency Response Operations with Drone-In-A-Box Technology
commercial UAV news | 12/03/2024
Drone as First Responder (DFR) system, which is meant to capture data on the origin location of an incident and inform police forces, fire brigades, or rescue organizations going out to the site.
DoD Announces Strategy for Countering Unmanned Systems
sUAS news | 12/02/2024
By producing a singular Strategy for Countering Unmanned Systems, the Secretary and the Department are orienting around a common understanding of the challenge and a shared approach to addressing it.
Jeep patents drone system as an off-road assistant
motor authority | 11/30/2024
Jeep is looking at ways to integrate drones with its vehicles, as recent patent filings with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) indicate. One possible use Jeep is looking to patent is off-road spotting. Instead of a person getting...
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