September 20, 2023, Alexandria, VA — Pierce Aerospace announced the launch of its YR1 Remote ID Sensor at the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International’s (AUVSI) Industry Insight Summits Uncrewed Systems Security Event this week. The YR1 Remote ID Sensor provides commercial and government stakeholders with affordable airspace awareness. The YR1 is the physical layer of the company's Flight Portal ID Remote ID Services and has been in use with early adopters and US Government customers since early 2024. The YR1 is a high-performing Remote ID sensor built for long-range Remote ID detection. The YR1 is layer-able and networkable and provides various options to serve end-user needs, especially in airport and public safety operations.

Advancing Air Traffic Management with Ralph Tamburro September 24, 2024 7:30-9:00 pm EST Virtual Meeting Ralph Tamburro, air traffic control expertise and significant work with the FAA and Port Authority: 31 years of FAA air traffic experience at the NY TRACON (Approach Control), holding various positions such as Air Traffic Controller, Traffic Management Coordinator, Supervisor, Operations Manager, and Officer. He contributed to initiatives aimed at improving traffic flow in the New York area. 10.5 years with the Port Authority, focusing on airport operational improvements through advanced technology. He played a role in implementing M.A.R.S., the GBAS system (first certified in the U.S.), and expanding installations at JFK and LGA.

The Dawn of Autonomy podcast concludes another great month of “Protectors & Defenders” , (sponsored by Nokia and Flying Lion) with TruWeather Solutions’ (TWS) CEO Don “The Weather Don” Berchoff and Stas Mozolyuk, Founder and CEO of Avision. With 40 years of experience in the weather industry, Don has made significant contributions to solve complex weather challenges for society, government, and businesses. Under his leadership, TWS has developed an innovative SaaS platform that integrates advanced weather sensors for micro-weather measurements. Stas has led tech teams at GE, Sony, and BNP and collaborated with the FAA and NASA on UTM architecture and AAM initiatives.

AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins opened Day Two of the 2024 FAA Drone and AAM Symposium opened with the following keynote remarks, as prepared:   Yesterday morning I spoke about legacy, and the goals we collectively seek to achieve – including advancing our industry and aviation safety.   I spoke about AUVSI’s role in achieving this goal through our strategic pillar of connecting the industry by helping to host events like this and other events we host – like XPONENTIAL and our Industry Insight Summits –where we are bringing together stakeholders to solve hard problems.