Sponsors

The 2008 UAV Challenge - Outback Rescue, would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. Please learn more about them below.

Insitu

Founded in 1994 to develop miniature robotic aircraft for offshore weather reconnaissance, Insitu Inc. has become an industry leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). Insitu's systems include ScanEagle™, developed in partnership with Boeing, Insight™ and Integrator™. Insitu UAS are currently deployed with the US military and Australian Defence Force, and have accumulated more than 90,000 hours of operational experience. In 2008, Insitu opened the doors to its wholly owned subsidiary, Insitu Pacific Ltd (IPL). Based in Brisbane, IPL represents the next phase in global expansion for the Insitu portfolio of products and services.

www.insitu.com

Insitu


Raytheon Australia

Raytheon Australia is a mission systems integrator providing solutions for sea, land, air and office environments. Raytheon Australia is an innovative and resourceful company operating within the framework of Raytheon's successful global organisation. Raytheon listen, respond and develop solutions for the Australian Defence Force and other customers. They provide employment for over 1000 people across Australia with a focused engineering and technical workforce, supported by sound, audited and certified program management and quality processes.

www.raytheon.com.au

Raytheon


Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)

CASA is responsible for the safety regulation of civil air operations in Australia and for the operation of Australian registered aircraft overseas. CASA's vision is 'safe skies for all' and its mission is to maintain, enhance and promote the safety of civil aviation in the interests of the Australian public through effective safety regulation, enforcement and education. For further details see the CASA website or telephone 131 757.

www.casa.gov.au

CASA


Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)

AUVSI is the world's largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems community. AUVSI, with members from government organizations, industry and academia, is committed to fostering, developing, and promoting unmanned systems and related technologies.

www.auvsi.org

AUVSI


Aviation Business Asia Pacific

Aviation Business Asia Pacific magazine is a leading source of news, analysis, information and commercial intelligence for the region's airlines, airports and businesses that support their operations. Aviation Business Asia Pacific Magazine canvasses the issues and agendas that drive the aviation and aerospace industry in the Asia Pacific region. This is the magazine written and compiled by industry professionals for industry professionals. It provides comprehensive and detailed analysis of all facets of the aviation and aerospace industry in the Asia Pacific region.

www.aviationbusiness.com.au

Aviation Business


IEEE-AESS

The IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society is the only professional society dealing with total integrated electronic systems and the enabling technologies. The society pioneered large-scale integrated interoperable systems and interacts with all technical societies and organizations. Fields of interest include organization, design, development, integration, and operation of complex systems for space, air, ocean, or ground environments. For more information on the society please visit www.ieee-aess.org.

www.ieee-aess.org

AESS


V-TOL Aerospace

V-TOL Aerospace is committed to providing leading commercial and defence related Unmanned Aerial Vehicle solutions. Located in Brisbane, V-TOL is a wholly-owned Australian company with key skills in unmanned flight services delivery, airborne data capture, processing, analysis and support solutions.

www.v-tol.com

V-tol Aerospace


The Australian Microelectronics Centre

The Australian Microelectronics Centre works with technology based companies across a range of sectors to assist with their microelectronics and electronics related needs. The Australian Microelectronics Centre provides services that assist companies with training, Electronic Design Automation, referrals to R&D providers and linkages to government programs.

The Centre also assists industry through its K12 Robotics Program, which fosters technical skills for the future by supporting school students to develop their interest in engineering as a career pathway.

AMC


Auspace

Auspace Pty Ltd is an Australian engineering company serving the needs of the defence, science and commercial communities in the core area of communications in the core area of communication, with specialist expertise in satellite communications. Auspace’s capabilities include system design, research and development, software development, modelling and simulation, strategic studies, training and consultancy services. The company is wholly owned by Nova Aerospace Pty Ltd, a leading Australian Systems Engineering and Test Evaluation company.

www.auspace.com.au

Auspace