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Skydio Unveils Social Impact Program and Inaugural Skydio For All Report

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Skydio , the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, today released its first annual Skydio For All report detailing its corporate social responsibility program in 2022 and expansion plans for the program as the company continues to grow.

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  • Skydio , the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, today released its first annual Skydio For All report detailing its corporate social responsibility program in 2022 and expansion plans for the program as the company continues to grow.
  • Skydio For All is an industry-first initiative that utilizes Skydio’s autonomous flight technology to create lasting, positive impact for future generations.
  • The program leverages the full range of Skydio’s resources—from product donations to training and support—to partner with local and global communities.
  • In 2023, it plans to continue to grow the program and further the positive impact of its products around the world.

Celebrating its 75th Anniversary, an American Icon Flies Again

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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In celebration of its milestone and the 40th anniversary of Microsoft Flight Simulator , anyone in the world will now be able to fly the American icon.

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  • In celebration of its milestone and the 40th anniversary of Microsoft Flight Simulator , anyone in the world will now be able to fly the American icon.
  • Humanitys most significant advancements have occurred when ingenuity meets unstoppable determination, said Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum CEO, Tyson Weinert.
  • The Spruce Goose introduced cutting-edge technology in 1947 that has touched almost every aspect of flight history since its creation.
  • Visitors and guests are invited to visit and see this American icon in person or learn more and submit their own Spruce Goose stories on the official aircraft webpage .

Proctorio Selected as FAA-Approved Test Administrator of The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST)

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Proctorio has been selected as an FAA-approved Test Administrator (TA) of The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST), along with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), the University of Arizona Global Campus, and 12 other organizations.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Proctorio has been selected as an FAA-approved Test Administrator (TA) of The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST), along with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), the University of Arizona Global Campus, and 12 other organizations.
  • And finally, the FAA is currently working to make the test available to Recreational Flyers through FAA-approved TAs within the public and private sectors.
  • Proctorio is proud to be a pioneer on the cutting edge of deploying TRUST, issuing completion certificates, and educating Recreational Flyers."
  • To take The Recreational UAS Safety Test through Proctorio, visit our website at https://proctorio.com/faa/trust .

AMA Congratulates Arconic Foundation on Dr. Mervin K. Strickler Jr. Award

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Wednesday, April 4, 2018
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The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) congratulates the Arconic Foundation on receiving this year’s Dr. Mervin K. Strickler Jr. Award for Aerospace Education Leadership from the National Coalition for Aviation and Space Education (NCASE).

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  • The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) congratulates the Arconic Foundation on receiving this years Dr. Mervin K. Strickler Jr. Award for Aerospace Education Leadership from the National Coalition for Aviation and Space Education (NCASE).
  • The Arconic Foundation has been an instrumental partner to AMA in the development of programs that highlight the importance of aviation and STEM education.
  • Over the past 13 years, AMA has been the grateful recipient of five grants from the Foundation in support of these efforts.
  • The entire AMA community congratulates the Arconic Foundation on this prestigious award.