The Advanced Air Mobility industry in Utah had an incredible year in 2021. Several Utah-based companies saw historic milestones and growth. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a partnership with Fortem Technologies to evaluate an airspace monitoring system for border security missions. Teal Drones became the flagship portfolio company of Red Cat Holdings in an all-stock acquisition deal and opened a new manufacturing facility, propelling the company to the next level.

At the end of August, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) offered a well-attended two-day, national peer exchange focused on the integration of innovative transportation technologies, with subject-matter experts across the country speaking about the potential utilization of innovative technologies such as Connected Automated Vehicles (CAV), Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in future transportation systems. 

Near the end of 2021, Intermountain Healthcare (IHC) announced a landmark drone-delivery service with Zipline to fly medical supplies and home care equipment to hundreds of patient’s homes each day in Utah. Companies like Robotic Skies built Utah headquarters and programs such as the Aggie Drone Academy held activity days to inspire the next generation of drone pilots and industry leaders. 

Take a look back at some of the highlights in newsletters from throughout 2021 posted on our website below.

The Aeronautics Division of the Utah Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the state’s first-ever Aeronautics Conference. As the only event of its kind in Utah, this premier conference will bring together over 500 aviation professionals, state and local officials, mechanics, engineers, planners, and industry leaders to improve safety networks, share best practices and foster collaboration. Continuing education credits and certifications will be available.

The Utah Aeronautics Conference comes with many benefits, including opportunities to hear from nationally renowned keynote speakers, obtain cutting-edge training that offers continuing education credits, attend breakout sessions with subject-matter experts across the state, engage in networking during conference receptions, interact with new industry technologies, experience static displays at the Provo Airport, and much more. Registration includes all meals during the conference.

REGISTER NOW! This is an event you don’t want to miss!

ARK Electronics is the newest member of the Deseret UAS directory. The company is owned by Alex Klimaj, who has experience from Teal Drones working on drone hardware and PX4 flight stack firmware. ARK Electronics develops hardware solutions that support open source drones, with state-of-the-art sensor products to fill any need. View their wide array of sensors, from the ARK Flow to the ARK GPS, at their website below.
 

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