[Esip-drone] Fwd: FW: UAS Cluster Initiative Newsletter - March 29, 2018

Tue Apr 10 16:59:34 EDT 2018

Thanks for sharing this, Dave. Passing it to the list.

Thanks-

Erin Robinson
Executive Director
ESIP - Earth Science Information Partners
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*From:* Amanda Radovic <aradovic at dcnteam.com>
*Sent:* Thursday, March 29, 2018 5:02 PM
*To:* dave at stormcenter.com
*Subject:* UAS Cluster Initiative Newsletter - March 29, 2018

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March 29, 2018

On Thursday, April 26, 1:00 pm, ET the UAS Angel Network, in cooperation
with the Unmanned Aerial Systems Cluster Initiative (UASCI) is hosting an
online presentation of two early stage UAS deals seeking investment.

Our intent is to create an opportunity where those interested in exploring
the UAS field for investment purposes can meet like-minded investors, share
insights and experiences and meet possible co-investors.

The two companies presenting are Aker Pest Network, www.aker.ag
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/G8O4ZS5ICW8UKQSM522NUVLW-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
and WiBotic, www.wibotic.com
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/D4NLJPQ7W36C21VM4R2USGTP-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>

If you are interested in participating in this *invitation only* event
please contact Jim Troxel at jtroxel at wbtangels.com
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/FMRYL58OQFMCQWW4OR9RQGZQ-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>.

UAS in the News

*NASA completes third phase of UAS airspace testing*
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/KW0JWURHU2L7QDCVWR9JSKYL-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>

The Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems and its NASA Unmanned Traffic
Management partners flew multiple unmanned aerial systems over a week-long
testing period at the Nevada UAS Test Site at the Reno-Stead Airport. This
third phase of NASA's...

*FAA Aerospace Forecast Shows Opportunities Abound for Commercial UAS*
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/UEUPOC6BS8GRHOKR8I0D6CN4-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>

In its latest aerospace forecast, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
is predicting "phenomenal growth" in the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
sector.

*Sky Is The Limit*
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Some five years ago, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems
International ranked Kansas seventh out of the top 10 states with major
opportunity in unmanned aerial systems. The AUVSI predicted that by 2025,
the UAS industry would provide Kansas...

Technology Spotlight

*Batteries as structural elements*
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*Army Research Lab*

In most power applications, a battery is used in combination with
structural or support elements. Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) typically
include batteries that are mounted in a polymer composite airframe and
common circuit boards routinely support batteries. Efforts to lessen weight
and create more space for other components in these battery-powered devices
have typically focused on increasing the power and energy density of
batteries. Army researchers have departed from the conventional approaches
to optimizing battery-powered electronic systems and devices, and they have
invented battery systems that are sufficiently rigid and strong to function
as panels, columns, beams, pylons, and other structural elements of the
objects in which they are incorporated. For example, portions of the
airframe of a UAS may be fabricated from structural batteries, which
reduces its weight and increases the amount of electrical power carried.

Contact: *Austin Leach, PhD, CLP*
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/7YM53WXA1QG2NEYKDOL1C8M2-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
Phone: 406-994-7707

*How Entrepreneurs Can Find and Act on Business Opportunity*
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/A12QAHVNJ6FP1YOOVQK5C2QI-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>

Upcoming UASCI Events

*Green Country Unmanned Aircraft System Competition*
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/TZNUWSO2IJID8YFK07WKBQQP-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
April 14, 2018
The University of Tulsa Campus

The University of Tulsa Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
is planning an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) competition on the TU campus
August 25-28 2017. UAV systems are effective in recruiting middle and high
school students to fields related to science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM). The industrial applications of UAV systems continue to
expand, and TU is home to innovative UAV research.

*Drones and the Future of Food *
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April 24, 2018
Enid, OK

Hosted by the Enid Regional Development Alliance

*Early Stage UAS Company Presentations*
April 26, 2018
1:00 pm, ET - Webinar, Invitation Only

Our intent is to create an opportunity where those interested in exploring
the UAS field for investment purposes can meet like-minded investors, share
insights and experiences and meet possible co-investors.

The two companies presenting are Aker Pest Network, www.aker.ag and
WiBotic, www.wibotic.com.

If you are interested in receiving an invitation, contact Jim Troxel at
jtroxel at wbtangels.com.

*The Perfect Pitch Presentation Webinar - SAVE THE DATE*
May 9, 2018
Webinar

*Valuation of Companies Webinar - SAVE THE DATE*
August 8, 2018
Webinar

*UAS Tech Forum 2018*
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/LZP994DPR6UVRNC50LKSOTEC-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
September 12 - 13, 2018
Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, Broken Arrow, OK

Registration opening soon.

Upcoming Industry Events

*Dronetech America - The conference for commercial drones*
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/BOUJC6VKV9LJVQWAMPHZJZAE-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
April 25 - 26, 2018
New York City, NY

Dronetech America is about more than flying robots, it's about the
intersection of advanced technologies that have the power to transform the
world! ?

*Small Unmanned Systems Business Exposition*
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April 25-26, 2018
San Francisco, CA

sUSB Expo the Silicon Valley Drone Show is a commercial sUAS event for
business to business exchange of ideas on commerce. The Expo features guest
speakers from around the world and a SAR workshop, new in 2018 sUSB Expo
Demo Field Day.

*AUVSI Xponential*
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April 30 - May 3, 2018
Denver, CO

If you're looking to harness the power of unmanned technology, AUVSI
XPONENTIAL 2018 is the spot. An intersection of cutting-edge innovation and
real-world applications, XPONENTIAL is the one event that brings all things
unmanned into sharp focus....

*ICUAS'18 The 2018 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems*
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June 12-15, 2018
Dallas, TX

The Conference spans four days. June 12 will be a Workshop/Tutorial day,
followed by a three-day technical Conference on June 13-15. Judging from
the interest ICUAS has drawn over the past eight years and its
growth, ICUAS'18 is expected to attract...

Headlines

*Raytheon details plans for drone swarm technology*
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/YLNQ14UHOPCK5Z2UN7O8GRUD-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
*UAS Magazine* | 03/27/2018

Technology dveloper Raytheon is developing a new technology suite capable
of directing and controlling swarms of small autonomous air and ground
vehicles.

Aerospace
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/XU3R1DNHG7G26663EPFETJPJ-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>Command/Control
Vehicles
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Military
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Navigation
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Platforms
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Radar
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Security
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Sensors
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Software
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/M0K8J6FC0B07TEAXWC1YNDAT-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>UAV
Program Development
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*FAA Issues Refresher on Flying Drones Commercially*
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/R0U5L36MRQL6YEXB2UN4YDU7-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
*Unmanned Aerial Online* | 03/23/2018

The Federal Aviation Administration recently released a refresher on its
Part 107 rules for small unmanned aircraft system operations,
covering commercial and government uses for drones weighing less than 55
pounds.

Commercial
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Navigation
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Pilots
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Public Safety
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Training
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Transportation
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/QSL7X1QGD03J37XU440Y2PY4-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>

*Pendleton competes nationally for UAS economic development*
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/38K55CWI8T6Y2V7TBKPGA6WA-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
*East Oregonian* | 03/23/2018

After a slow start, the Pendleton, Ore., UAS test site is starting to see
business pick up while a handful of permanent jobs in the drone industry
begin to trickle in. But test ranges across the country are pursuing the
same economic development goals as Pendleton, and administrators from three
other test-site states — Nevada, New York and North Dakota — spoke about
the gains their programs have made in the past four years.

Aerospace
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Commercial
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/80BNIH6CVZBHT1DJTLBZN8WT-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>UAV
Program Development
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/OB9GFKUK7UFAIS0AM119PLCN-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>

*The Role of Drones in Climate Change Research*
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/15YCO7XT25NPWL23VBGTLJPN-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
*ZME Science* | 03/23/2018

As scientists ramp up their research in an effort to better understand
climate change and how to mitigate damage caused by it, they're
increasingly employing the help of a certain high-flying technology.
Unmanned Aerial Systems, more commonly called drones, are helping us to
gather the data needed to further scientific knowledge about how our
environment is changing.

Data Collection
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Processing
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Environmental
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Resources
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Navigation
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Pilots
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Surveying
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*Amazon is issued patent for delivery drones that can react to screaming
voices, flailing arms*
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/4OO0573J1NV1PW8ZK85MLM9S-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
*Washington Post* | 03/22/2018

Amazon.com has been granted a new patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office for a delivery drone that can respond to human gestures.

Commercial
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Consumer
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Delivery
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Navigation
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Payload
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/W6HF1NPUI4JG99ABNG5RWJ1R-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
Robotics
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/T954C7B19PEIADIJKCHU8BOE-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
Sensors
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/8LV0AHR5O401BRYJD0UK3ZCM-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
UAV Program Development
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/8QNG1TQ1DNWYVKOP2LLQPO3L-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>

*Can We Prevent a Drone Terror Attack?*
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/RUNEE5LQO6U72BKRFAK2VT69-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
*The Crime Report* | 03/20/2018

The uncontrolled market in toy or hobbyist drones makes their future use in
a domestic terrorist attack "likely," says a researcher and lecturer on
drone warfare.
But it will still require sophisticated technical skills to deploy them
effectively.

Data Collection
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/WK7P60TSJSM3ODLUNGU85ACA-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
Delivery
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/805325OVQO7SUKB2E8L3ZVT7-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>DIY
Kits
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/I5L1QYARB343S9NZPG15H0WO-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>Drone
Management
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Hardware
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/E578DST7T4H4S329V76J2HUE-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
Military
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/TG5WZM8X3W8TC7GHKDHJ7FB2-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
Payload
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/TR4QJV7AZECDYC55KMRYUB9Q-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
Pilots
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/PQO1IE7AI70TX27MUY68GQ4P-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
Platforms
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/51F3T1QFQO8JKAJR352SJDF0-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
Security
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/OFE3LKWIRQ1WU2GDPEFDUC4M-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>

*Drone Company Hangs On to Win Clean-Energy Bet*
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/81J25WEFA1SW4FDWV1DE1Y0Q-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
*Bloomberg* | 03/20/2018

Solar-powered drone maker Aerovironment retreated to the defense business
when electric cars stalled. Now it's green again, and investors are piling
in.

Commercial
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/7ZL3BHUB76SA6LT64Q7XAOGH-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>Data
Collection
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/J59Y013VGB3OJINMSM7GJ7ET-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>Drone
Management
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/39JQYI45A0O71GHM53DAM1KL-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
Hardware
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Military
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/LSYHAHPNZSF5Z67R34YGYUI1-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
Pilots
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/F42VYWFBOQD4Q25G0RC7Q37S-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
Robotics
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Security
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/KHMBA0T784MX27N7BG7TUT23-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
Software
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/ZPFOVNVQ930ZDQ56Y5H1HF93-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>

*Boeing Invests in Drone Radar with Fortem*
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/EFB37KBSQEIUT5S6BJA4BW95-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
*Aviation Today* | 03/15/2018

Boeing is funding the development of advanced radar systems through its
HorizonX subsidiary's investment in Fortem Technologies.

Public Safety
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/ES2X8GO606TITMO47QCY7T6B-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>
Radar
<http://www.dcnteam.com/eml/HM8VZWAYFIQA48BKNC2UTTB0-R0CD421FF6B4C7CAD8AF2689C1D71130E>

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