AAUS - Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems

AAUS would like to acknowledge and thank our conference sponsors General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Defence SA and Civil Aviation Safety Authority for their commitment to supporting AAUS' SkyTech 2025: Exploring the Future of Uncrewed Systems at this years' Avalon 2025 event. Come along to AAUS SkyTech 2025 conference on March 24th (Melbourne) and 25th (Avalon) to: - Hear from top industry speakers on emerging technologies, regulatory trends, and market opportunities. - Connect with leaders and peers across the uncrewed systems community. - Experience exhibition of groundbreaking technology shaping the future of aviation at Avalon 2025. - Explore innovations designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and operational excellence. Registration for SkyTech is managed via the Avalon 2025 website and closes Friday 21st March. The full program for AAUS' SkyTech 2025: Exploring the Future of Uncrewed Systems conference can be found at https://lnkd.in/gdPhP_g9 #drones #Avalon2025 AMDA Foundation Limited

During 2024, AAUS was proud to enter a partnership with Airservices Australia to provide a scholarship fund to support Australia’s rapidly growing uncrewed industry. The purpose of the UAS Industry Scholarships is to foster greater participation and diversity of participants in the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) industry. The scholarship can be used to pay for costs of training and related activities undertaken by individuals to promote the benefits and generate interest in entering the UAS industry, or to gain additional qualifications or experience in the UAS industry, with a focus on increasing the diversity of those seeking to enter the UAS industry. During the first year of a five year program valued at $125,000, a total of seven recipients were awarded scholarships to gain or further their UAS qualifications. We extend our thanks to Airservices for providing us with the opportunity to award this scholarship. One of our most recent scholarship recipients is Celia Furt Since obtaining her RePL in 2020, Celia has become an active member of AAUS, putting her drone photographs in international photography contests, and winning awards. ‘Life is better from the air’ is her motto. Celia Furt may not be a commercial crewed pilot or a crewed staff member, but she has been a passenger on planes since she was 3 years old, roaming the skies of Europe and other continents. In 2007, she decided to get a taste the Australian skies. Celia took her first helicopter ride during a photographic trip in Namibia, Africa, in 2019. Then, in the Australian Photography Awards of 2020, one of her photographs, titled ‘U’, was announced as a Finalist. She soon decided to become an aerial photographer. To keep on progressing and deepen her knowledge of the industry, Celia applied and won the Air Services Australia scholarship so she could get her ReOC. She says, "getting this crucial certification will allow me to work for more clients by completing more complex drone operations". "With my ReOC, one of my main goals is to continue to educate Australian and international audiences by showcasing the beauty and uniqueness of undervalued, and unknown Australian seascapes and landscapes, and get drone photo art to fly over the radar". #drones #diversity #training

Airservices Australia has announced the first round of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Service Suppliers (USS) that will connect to the new Flight Information Management System (FIMS)—a cutting-edge data-sharing platform designed to seamlessly integrate drones and other uncrewed aircraft into Australian airspace. AAUS strongly supports this crucial step in advancing an enabling UTM ecosystem in Australia and looks forward to continued collaboration in shaping the future of uncrewed aviation. #Drones #UTM #AirspaceIntegration #AviationInnovation #AAUS

AAUS congratulates the Civil Aviation Safety Authority on the updated RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap. It is an important resource for the emerging aviation industry as it manages its path forward.

The sky's not the limit! AAUS - Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems has launched its 2025 event: Sky-Tech: Exploring the Future of Uncrewed Flight. It's one not to miss, with a focus on the automation of aircraft, new technology and emergency response. Held in association with #Avalon2025, the event will run from Monday 24 March to Tuesday 25 March.   Register now: https://lnkd.in/gjyRDA8a

Further to Andrew Crowe taking the reins as President of AAUS, we are pleased to announce that Anthony Patterson Renee Bartolo Paul Hardy Jonathan King and Warren Ludwig were re-appointed to the AAUS Board while Bill Waters, CSC and Bar was appointed as a new member to the AAUS Board at last weeks' AGM. AAUS welcomes Bill who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with respect to maritime autonomous systems. We also celebrate Anthony "Banjo" Patterson's re-appointment as Vice President of AAUS.

🚀 New Leadership at AAUS 🚀 After nearly a decade of dedicated service, Reece Clothier is stepping down as President of the Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS). Under his visionary leadership, AAUS has grown into the peak national body for the commercial RPAS and AAM sector, boasting over 4,800 members. Dr. Clothier's contributions have been immense, from advocacy and regulatory engagement to maturing the governance and strategy of the Association. While he steps back from the presidency, he will continue to support AAUS as an advisor and remain active in the aviation industry. We are excited to welcome Andrew Crowe as the new President. With over two decades of experience in the uncrewed systems industry, including a distinguished military career and significant private sector contributions, Andrew is well-equipped to lead AAUS into the future. Join us in thanking Reece for his unwavering dedication and congratulating Andrew on his new role! AAUS Media Release: https://lnkd.in/guvysmcp #Leadership #AAUS #DroneIndustry #Aviation #RPAS #AAM

Congratulations AMSL Aero on this significant milestone for Advanced Air Mobility in Australia.

A huge milestone for AMSL Aero and the #Australian #AAM industry as a whole! Congratulations to AMSL Aero on their first free flight of the Vertiia Advanced Air Mobility aircraft. An Australian designed and manufactured first of type electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (#eVTOL) - it is a great example of Australian sovereign industry capability and one set to deliver much needed aeromedical, freight and charter services to our regional communities. Well done to the AMSL Aero Team in achieving this significant milestone. AAUS - Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems

Interested in drone or space technology and its immediate applications for the defence sector? Want to understand more about drone technology innovation and how it is deployed in the Ukraine war effort? Find out more at the inaugural Business NSW ‘Sydney Drone Summit’, which will convene on Thursday, the twenty-eighth of November, at the Business NSW Level 6, 8 Chifley Square Conference Facility. Hear from leading Defence and Space industry innovation and research experts including: Lt. Gen. Larry D. James USAF (Ret.) Strategic Advisor, SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre, Adelaide and Distinguished Professor, Monash University, Melbourne Professor Robert Fitch, Director of UTS Tech Lab and Director of the Defence Innovation Network. Alex Shapilsky, Head of Space & Defence at Cicada Innovations and Head of the National Space Industry Hub Register here for your free attendance: https://lnkd.in/g3hMRFxK This event aims to educate attendees about the purpose and role of the International Drone Coalition (IDC), established in February 2024 by the Latvian and UK governments to assist in the Ukrainian war effort and discuss Australia's recently announced participation in the IDC. Dr Oleksandra Molloy, Mick Ryan, AM Ryan, Keirin Joyce , Sabine Kazaka, Greg Tyrrell, Nick Ryan, David Lang David Vicino, Larry James , Robert Fitch , Sergiy Budkin , Richard Hall , Brett Hill , Alex Shapilsky , Mai Le David Harding Ramanpreet Wadhwa Vasyl Myroshnychenko Margers Krams