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	<title>sUAS News &#187; AUVSI</title>
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		<title>FLIR Systems focuses on IR camera cores for unmanned vehicles at AUVSI</title>
		<link>http://www.suasnews.com/2011/08/6526/flir-systems-focuses-on-ir-camera-cores-for-unmanned-vehicles-at-auvsi/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 03:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Mortimer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Infrared systems developer FLIR Systems (NASDAQ: FLIR; Portland, OR, USA) reports that it has delivered more than 11,000 infrared (IR) camera cores into the unmanned vehicle market. FLIR cites &#8220;increased popularity of unmanned aerial and ground vehicles&#8221; as the motivation to bring three new IR camera cores to market, which are debuting at AUVSI&#8217;s Unmanned Systems North America event this week (Aug. 16-19, 2011; Washington, DC, USA). The newly released cameras include the Tau longwave-infrared (LWIR) 320-resolution camera core, which supports unattended ground sensor systems, weapon sights, and security and surveillance systems; the Tau shortwave-infrared (SWIR) core, with a 640 x 480-pixel InGaAs focal plane array, which targeted for night-vision system design and commercial applications; and the Quark camera core that employs wafer-level packaging for the microbolometer sensor, enabling a device that measures approximately 0.5 cubic inches and weighs less than 20 g. Military and security applications have been leading the way for new developments in unmanned aerial vehicles in particular , but other emerging applications such as crop monitoring and soil analysis for agriculture, locating downed aircraft, and helping to dock satellites in space have become increasingly reliant on the autonomous technologies of unmanned systems. Bookmark It Hide Sites $$('div.d6526').each( function(e) { e.visualEffect('slide_up',{duration:0.5}) });]]></description>
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		<title>AUVSI&#8217;s Unmanned Systems North America 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.suasnews.com/2011/07/6051/auvsis-unmanned-systems-north-america-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:06:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Mortimer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[16-19 August 2011 Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, DC, USA http://symposium.auvsi.org AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America is the premier forum for reviewing, assessing and discussing the current state of the unmanned systems market. The event brings together the key leaders and decision-makers in the industry. Officials from government and user organizations around the world attend and participate in the symposium program. 450+ Exhibitors (473,000 Gross Sq. Feet/43,900 sq. meters of exhibit space) 6,500+ Attendees Commercial and defense operators CEOs and high-level decision-makers Government and industry program managers Policy makers Scientists, researchers and students Representation from over 30 countries:  Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States Indoor demonstration areas for air, ground and maritime vehicles 150+ Technical, Workshop, Panel and Poster Presentations Military, civil and commercial applications Updates on the latest industry trends and future programs Panel discussions to influence future policies and decision making Technology transfer, interoperability and commonality discussions across domains and much more! Beyond the Booth Showcase featuring product announcements and presentations by exhibitors from the exhibit hall [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Canadian Team ‘VAMUdeS’ Achieves Third Place Internationally At AUVSI Student Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Competition 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.suasnews.com/2011/07/6032/canadian-team-%e2%80%98vamudes%e2%80%99-achieves-third-place-internationally-at-auvsi-student-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-competition-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:51:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Mortimer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OTTAWA (ON), June 30th 2011  – Sponsored by leading Unmanned Systems’ service provider ING Engineering, the Canadian University of Sherbrooke team of 6 students secured a third overall position in the 9th SUAV (Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) systems competition conducted by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). The competition ran from June 15th-18th at the Webster Field in Patuxent River, Maryland. The team has previously been declared the overall winner at the latest UAV Competition organized by the Unmanned Systems Canada. It further defeated over 25 teams internationally at the AUVSI Finals, coming third to the Utah State University (first) and the North Carolina University (second). Says Sebastien L. Godbout, Team Captain, VAMUdeS, “Despite few GPS problems, we managed to perform a fully successful autonomous routine i.e. takeoff, missions, and landing. Our team reacted very well when the problem arisen and throughout the mission, this was a key reason for our third place.” Notably, this win marks the highest ranking that any Canadian team has ever achieved at the AUVSI event. The AUVSI SUAV is aimed at generating interest and innovation in the UAV technology by means of a competition where the students try to model, fabricate and demonstrate [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Japan needs your robots, AUVSI gathers the team.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:25:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Mortimer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International is coordinating an effort to bring systems together that might be of assistance to Japan. A number of AUVSI members have inquired about information on how to offer assistance to Japan as the country deals with the crisis left by the earthquake and tsunami. The Japanese government has asked for assistance specifically for the crisis at its nuclear plant. AUVSI has been working with the U.S. State Department about this specific request. We have received the following requirements on UAS capabilities to support reactor cooling operations. The Japanese government has requested: • Remote-controlled equipment and other remote-controlled transport machinery designed for countermeasures against radiation disaster (including their specification). • Remote-controlled equipment refers to small-sized, lightweight, unmanned monitoring robots or aircraft survey systems which could be utilized, in cases of nuclear disasters, to gather monitoring information by remote control in a speedy and safe manner without the risks of radiation exposure. • Other remote-controlled transport machinery refers to unmanned trucks or helicopters that are capable of delivering goods and equipment needed in areas highly contaminated with radiation without the risks of radiation exposure. Potential solutions packages should be routed to NITOPS@nnsa.doe.gov, LIA07.HOC@nrc.gov. Please Cc taskforce-1@state.gov. If you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Call to Action for AUVSI Members in the UAS Community</title>
		<link>http://www.suasnews.com/2011/03/4411/a-call-to-action-for-auvsi-members-in-the-uas-community/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:26:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Mortimer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following hot on the heals of the AMAs action to call members to write to congress to protect the rights of aeromodellers. The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International is asking its members to lobby for access to the NAS. The FAA must be beginning to hear the choir singing now, how will the sermon pan out? Click on the link below to send a timely and important e-mail to your Member of Congress supporting the House FAA Reauthorization Bill (HR 658), which includes provisions granting unmanned aerial systems access into the national airspace. http://www.congressweb.com/cweb2/index.cfm/siteid/AUVSI In an effort to augment the services AUVSI provides to our members, we are unveiling a web-based application to enhance the advocacy section of the AUVSI website. The Legislative Action Center provides you the opportunity to communicate and actively engage with your elected officials in Washington, DC. As calls to action surface from the Advocacy Staff relating to the unmanned systems industry, the menu driven application will provide you the opportunity to expeditiously voice your opinion. In our first call to action, we are encouraging members who have an interest in unmanned aerial systems to contact their Representative and ask them to support the FAA [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Well done the AUVSI</title>
		<link>http://www.suasnews.com/2010/11/2667/well-done-the-auvsi/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 09:48:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Mortimer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Misinformation, from the highest level responded to here by the AUVSI. we had heard about the comments made by Mr Babbitt during a Washington, DC chapter event of RAeS. The USA will continue to fall behind the rest of the world in the sUAS field if this attitude is allowed to prevail at the FAA. If I were in the USA I would think joining the AUVSI would be the first thing to do if I were starting an sUAS venture and wanting that activity to become legal some time soon. I&#8217;m probably going to get a wrap over the knuckles for posting this here, but I think its worth it. Once again well done AUVSI. October 27, 2010 J. Randolph Babbitt Administrator Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591 Dear Administrator Babbitt: The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is the world&#8217;s largest nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems community. One of our primary goals has been to work with Congress and the FAA to safely integrate UAS into the National Airspace System. Over the past year we have worked collaboratively with your staff in the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Program Office and have held several productive discussions [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AUVSI call for abstracts</title>
		<link>http://www.suasnews.com/2010/11/2661/auvsi-call-for-abstracts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:06:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Mortimer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Abstracts are currently being collected for AUVSI&#8217;s Unmanned Systems North America 2011 which will be held August 16-19, 2011 in Washington, DC. We expect over 6,000 people and 400 exhibitors; it&#8217;s &#8220;the place to be&#8221; for unmanned systems and robotics! The submission period closes on November 10, so submit your abstract today. Details can be found here: http://www.auvsi.org/2011CFP Also, AUVSI is holding it&#8217;s annual &#8220;Program Review&#8221; on February 1-3, 2011 at the Omni Shoreham in Washington, DC. Providing the latest information on government and industry programs for air, ground and maritime systems, this annual event is one of the most important to the unmanned systems community. Details can be found here: http://www.auvsi.org/uspr11. Bookmark It Hide Sites $$('div.d2661').each( function(e) { e.visualEffect('slide_up',{duration:0.5}) });]]></description>
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		<title>Worlds largest unmanned systems show prepares to open.</title>
		<link>http://www.suasnews.com/2010/08/763/worlds-largest-unmanned-systems-show-prepares-to-open/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:17:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Mortimer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The AUVSI Unmanned Aerial Systems USA 2010 conference is getting ready to open its doors tommorrow. With more than 5000 from delegates from 30 countries expected it is the largest show of its type in the world. There are over 140 different presentations from 175 international speakers. No doubt press releases will come think and fast for the next few days! Patrick Egan will be visiting the show and reporting his findings for sUASNews his keen BS detector set to high as he roams the halls. Bookmark It Hide Sites $$('div.d763').each( function(e) { e.visualEffect('slide_up',{duration:0.5}) });]]></description>
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		<title>Point and Toss</title>
		<link>http://www.suasnews.com/2009/08/11/point-and-toss/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:14:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Mortimer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A very clever, and simple idea unveiled this week at AUVSI. The Boomerang flight concept. Or throw and forget. The sUAS leaves the operators hand flies a pre determined route and then lands back at his feet. Makes me consider if enough or the right image will be taken in this somewhat random approach. More information from the developers site http://www.pointandtoss.com/ Bookmark It Hide Sites $$('div.d11').each( function(e) { e.visualEffect('slide_up',{duration:0.5}) });]]></description>
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