Autonomy Bytes

Dec 21 2021 2
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Autonomy Bytes is dedicated to keeping the public up to date on the latest trends, technologies, and applications of autonomous systems. Each episode highlights interviews with leading experts to provide their insights and opinions in a format that is educational and entertaining. The show is sponsored by the Sinclair College National UAS Training and Certification Center and co-hosted by Dr. Andrew D. Shepherd and Col. Ryan Smith, USAF Ret.

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015 – Kevin Duckers: UAS Cargo Delivery Infrastructure

Dec 21 2021 15 mins  
Ground-based infrastructure to enable Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operations is a critical but often overlooked component for aerial cargo delivery applications including eCommerce or healthcare missions or other tasks in challenging environments. These tools often have advanced levels of automation or autonomy to interface with UAS, airborne cargo delivery solutions, and operato

014 – Doug Hammon: Small UAS Type Certification

Nov 21 2021 16 mins  
In 2020, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) created a durability and reliability-based process for small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) manufacturers to obtain type certifications for their aircraft. There are several key benefits to completing the process, including pathways for expanded safe commercial operations over people and Beyond Visual-Line-Of-Sight (BVLOS) flights.

013 – Andrew Shepherd and Ryan Smith: Autonomy Bytes First Anniversary Celebration

Oct 21 2021 14 mins  
It’s the first anniversary of Autonomy Bytes! This episode looks back at the engaging guests and interesting topics from the first 12 episodes, while previewing the future of the show and coming advances in the autonomy industry.

012d – Seth Schwartz: AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall Interview

Sep 22 2021 6 mins  
Interview with Seth Schwartz, UAS Program Manager for Commercialization and Technology Transfer for the Sinclair College National UAS Training and Certification Center, in the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall.

012c – Alexandre Meldem: AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall Interview

Sep 22 2021 5 mins  
Interview with Alexandre Meldem, U.S. Office Managing Director for Flyability, in the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall.

012b – Ronald Storm: AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall Interview

Sep 21 2021 4 mins  
Interview with Dr. Ronald Storm, Managing Director of Greycliff Industries, in the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall.

012a – Andrew Shepherd and Ryan Smith: AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall Interviews Preview

Sep 21 2021 5 mins  
In August 2021, Andrew Shepherd attended the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL conference in Atlanta, Georgia. While there, he interviewed several show attendees as guests for the podcast. In episode 012a, Andrew and Ryan Smith discuss Andrew’s experience at the conference and highlight the three floor interviews included in episodes 012b, 0

011 – Chris Hadfield and Carl Borleis: Training Semi-Autonomous Truck and Equipment Technicians and Operators

Aug 23 2021 16 mins  
Automation and autonomy are quickly advancing from research to implementation in large commercial trucks and powered equipment. The Innovative Semi-Autonomous Truck and Off-Highway Powered Equipment (ISA-TOPE) project, led by the Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence (TCOE), is addressing the need for truck and equipment technicians and operators through development o

010 – Rob Keane: Small Unmanned Aircraft Ramjet Technology

Jul 21 2021 10 mins  
The capabilities of small unmanned aircraft continue to advance across all technology areas, including propulsion. Ramjet designs have reached sizes, weights, and performance levels that make them viable powerplants for systems that require high speed for research or future operational uses. Of course, significant increases of speed create new challenges and opportunities related t

009 – Joseph Zeis, Jr.: Autonomy Laws, Regulations, and Policies

Jun 21 2021 12 mins  
As technology continues to advance, laws, regulations, and policies must also be developed and updated to ensure the safe and effective application of autonomous systems. Although there are challenges, many opportunities exist to collaborate and benefit from autonomous capabilities.