AUVSI

[jAyWaLkEr]

Inaugural Podcast 08282007 - THE 2007 DEMONSTRATION!

Visit http://www.auvsi-institute.org/html/podcasts.html to download the podcast.

I hope this podcast reflects the amount of fun I had traveling to and covering this exciting event for AUVSI. This was actually my fourth demonstration at Webster Field, but this time, I had none of the responsibilities of participating in the demo, and was able to experience it on almost the same level as the thousands of spectators who were there to witness what has become a technological spectacle. This year, there were seventeen (17!) different unmanned aircraft systems operating flawlessly, and working in close concert with several advanced unmanned ground vehicles to help guide what had to be a sweltering Marine Corps fire team performing a mock building raid out in mid-field. My hat's off to those guys, far from the crowd, the big-screen, the barbecue--it was hot!

Most organizations at the demo were able to speak freely about their systems and experiences, but unfortunately, a lot of terrific discussions about leading-edge unmanned systems got left on the "cutting room floor", because there just isn't enough room to include everyone's content (seriously, would you listen to an hour+ long podcast?) Hopefully, the sound bites that did make it into the final mix offer some hint about what went on that day, and maybe that will be enough to entice you to make your own pilgrimage to Webster Field for the next demo. It's an incredible experience.

I'll confess, this was my "first time" creating a podcast. I've never -really- been comfortable in front of a microphone, and trust me, being the person holding one took some getting used to. The way I see it, it's the interviewees who do all the work--they're the subject matter experts who, more often than not (sometimes with a bit of coaxing) eloquently articulate the benefits and features of their products and services while under the duress of having to "perform" in front of Mr. Microphone...all the interviewer has to do is try to ask interesting, intelligible questions (well, and keep the sound equipment working!). Anyway, I'm grateful to all the interviewees, even if their material wasn't used.

Did I mention the hours and hours of reviewing content, editing, mixing, and documenting what eventually gets posted? It's a labor of love, and I can promise you-- future podcast postings will feature abbreviated commentary!

Hey, speaking of future podcasts, the next one will feature interviews with several representatives from companies exhibiting at this year's AUVSI show in Washington, D.C., where there was an -amazing- array of new capabilities presented. There are hours of great topics to choose from! So, stand by until next time, and in the meantime, entertain yourselves by linking to the websites of the interviewees and demonstration participants, whose hyperlinks are generously provided below. I'll talk with you next time ----->



Subjects Included in this Podcast, in the Order Mentioned:

U.S. Navy / NAVAIR / PMA-263 / Webster Field
http://uav.navair.navy.mil/

Frank "Hurricane" Smith- “One Fine Announcer”
http://www.frankkingstonsmith.com

Applied Research Associates- “Nighthawk” UAV
http://www.ara.com/whatnew/lead/Nighthawk/index.htm

AAI Corporation- “Shadow 200” UAV
http://www.aaicorp.com/New/UAS/html/shadowr_200.html

Northrop-Grumman UCAS-D UAV
http://www.is.northropgrumman.com/systems/nucasx47b_gallery.html

General Dynamics Robotic Systems- “MDARS” UGV
http://www.gdrs.com/robotics/index.asp?roboticsid=1

NASA-Flight Research-Small Aircraft Flight Technology
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/research/civuav/civ_uav_index.html

AUVSI Seafarer Chapter- Student Competition Sponsor / T-Shirt
http://www.auvsi-seafarer.org



2007 AUVSI / U.S. Navy Unmanned Technology Demo Participants:

AAI http://www.aaicorp.com
Adaptive Flight http://www.adaptiveflight.com
Aerovironment http://www.aerovironment.com
Applied Research Associates http://www.ara.com
Foster-Miller http://www.foster-miller.com
General Dynamics Robotics Systems http://www.gdrs.com
Honeywell http://www.honeywell.com
Innocon http://www.innoconltd.com
Insitu http://www.insitu.com
i Robot http://www.irobot.com
Israel Aerospace Industries http://www.iai.co.il
Kairos Autonomi http://www.kairosautonomi.com
L-3Communications http://www.l-3com.com
Maritime Unmanned Development Organization http://uav.navair.navy.mil/mudo/mudo.htm
NASA http://www.nasa.gov/centers/langley
Northrop-Grumman http://www.is.northropgrumman.com
Procerus http://www.procerusuav.com
Remotec http://www.remotec.co.uk



Podcast Timeline Total Running Time: 14:13

00:00 Intro

00:04 Theme Music (in case anyone was wondering)
“Trance Dance” by Curtis MacDonald (under license to AUVSI)

00:25 Host’s Introduction
Why Podcasts, Why Now? Contact Information

01:43 Going to the Demonstration
NAVAIR’s Webster Field Annex at Patuxent River Naval Air Station

02:47 Frank Kingston Smith, “One Fine Announcer”
Airshow Announcer Extraordinaire

03:13 Interview: Trent Shackelford, Applied Research Associates
Demonstration Requires Extensive Preparations by Many People

04:38 Interview: Kristi Moe, AAI Corporation
Aerosonde, Shadow 200 + Maryland National Guard at Webster Field

06:31 Interview: Rick “Wigs” Ludwig, Northrop-Grumman Corp.
Unmanned Combat Aircraft System Demonstration (UCAS-D) + Firescout

08:43 Interview: Barbara Lindauer, General Dynamics Robotics Systems
Mobile Detection Assessment Response System (MDARS) + Small UAVs

10:04 Interview: Mike Logan, NASA / Langley Research Center
Fundamental Flight Research into Novel Small Aerial Platforms

12:05 Closing Comments

12:53 Show Wrap-Up
Contact Information, FREE T-Shirt Offer!

13:50 Outro / Theme Music

14:13 End

[flyingphoenix]

Dear Jay,

Good Morning!

I just heard your podcast and I am glad to inform you that I enjoyed listening to it. It was full of information and fun to listen to.

You have been a great host in this podcast and the fact that this is your first podcast is simply unbelievable for me, it really is.

Although it was just audio and no video, even then I felt that I was there at the great event in person. So many organizations and interviews have been covered in just 12 minutes! Amazing!!!

Thank you very much for uploading this podcast for us.

I sincerely appreciate your hard work for making this podcast.

Thank you, Please continue to upload new podcasts.

Thank you again,

Yours truly,

Syed,
India