Advanced air traffic surveillance, detect-and-avoid and uncrewed traffic management required for growth of autonomous flight Oklahoma City, OK (April 9, 2024) – Vigilant Aerospace, a leading developer of detect-and-avoid and airspace management software for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS or drones), has been announced as a strategic partner by DronePort Network to provide Airspace Management (ASM), Detect-and-Avoid […] The post DronePort Network Announces Strategic Partnership with Vigilant Aerospace to Provide Airspace Management at Drone Ports across the US appeared first on Vigilant Ae ..read more

Vigilant Aerospace demonstrated its new FlightHorizon DEFENDER counter-UAS system in early February as the first featured system for the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s new Counter-UAS training center located at Camp Gruber near Braggs, Oklahoma. The demonstration showcased FlightHorizon’s ability to detect, track and warn on unknown drones entering the airspace and approaching specific locations using […] The post FlightHorizon DEFENDER Demonstrated at New Oklahoma National Guard Counter-UAS Training Center appeared first on Vigilant Aerospace Systems, Inc ..read more

As we reach the end of 2023, Vigilant Aerospace is taking a moment to reflect on what has been a historic period for the autonomous systems industry and a momentous year for the company. After waiting several years for signs that the UAS and AAM industry were reaching maturity and ready to expand, we have […] The post 2023 Year in Review with Vigilant Aerospace and a Preview of 2024 Innovations and Projects appeared first on Vigilant Aerospace Systems, Inc ..read more

Vigilant Aerospace Systems, Inc., a provider of multi-sensor detect-and-avoid safety systems for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM), announced that it has been awarded a contract by the US Air Force to develop a detect-and-avoid system for the Air Force’s new long-endurance drone. According to the published project description, the objective of […] The post Vigilant Aerospace Awarded Contract to Develop Detect-and-Avoid System for the US Air Force’s New Long-Endurance UAS appeared first on Vigilant Aerospace Systems, Inc ..read more

Vigilant Aerospace CEO, Kraettli L. Epperson, was featured in the recent UAS Magazine podcast ahead of his upcoming appearance at the upcoming UAS Summit & Expo in Grand Forks, ND on October 10. He will be speaking at 10:40am discussing the future of UAS collision avoidance and airspace management on the panel titled “Clearing the […] The post Vigilant Aerospace CEO Featured in UAS Magazine Podcast Ahead of UAS Summit & Expo Panel Appearance appeared first on Vigilant Aerospace Systems, Inc ..read more

Business Development Director Zach Peterson Appointed Secretary of the AUVSI Great Plains Chapter Vigilant Aerospace is proud to announce the appointment of Zach Peterson, the company’s Director of Business Development, as the Vice President of the Great Plains chapter of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). With a membership exceeding 7,500 individuals from […] The post Vigilant Director Providing Leadership to AUVSI Great Plains with New Board of Directors Appointment appeared first on Vigilant Aerospace Systems, Inc ..read more

Our CEO, Kraettli L. Epperson, recently had the privilege of attending the FAA’s Drone Symposium and AAM Summit and reports that the future of unmanned systems looks brighter than ever. Hosted by the FAA in collaboration with AUVSI, this event combined the eighth drone symposium with the inaugural AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) Summit. Hosted by […] The post Navigating the Future of Drones: Key Takeaways from the FAA Drone Symposium appeared first on Vigilant Aerospace Systems, Inc ..read more

Vigilant Aerospace is delighted to share that we have been named Aerospace Innovator of the Year 2023 by 405 Business Magazine for the State of Oklahoma. The announcement was made in an article in the August 1, 2023 edition and includes a full interview with the company’s CEO, Kraettli L. Epperson. Headquartered in Oklahoma City […] The post Vigilant Aerospace Named Aerospace Innovator of the Year 2023 by 405 Business appeared first on Vigilant Aerospace Systems, Inc ..read more

Vigilant Aerospace Systems’ CEO Kraettli Epperson recently presented at the 2021 AUVSI & SAE Business of Automated Mobility (BAM) Forum in a panel session titled “Developing & Testing a Real-World BVLOS Multi-Sensor DAA System for Unmanned Aircraft Systems” on June 24, 2021. The inaugural BAM Forum was a 2-day virtual event in June 2021 focused […] The post Highlights from Vigilant Aerospace’s 2021 Business of Automated Mobility (BAM) Forum Presentation on Real-World BVLOS Multi-Sensor DAA Testing appeared first on Vigilant Aerospace Systems, Inc ..read more

Vigilant Aerospace’s CEO, Kraettli L. Epperson, has been selected as one of 89 members nationwide of the new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) writing recommended rules to allow small uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS or drones) to fly beyond visual line-of-sight in the US national airspace. The new rulemaking committee is tasked with […] The post FAA Selects Vigilant Aerospace CEO for the Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) on Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight Drone Rules appeared first on Vigilant Aerospace Systems, Inc ..read more