Advertisement
  • Login
    • Home / Advocacy

    News

    AUVSI Endorses Guard the Skies Act 

    AUVSI endorses the Guard the Skies Act (H.R. 8697), bipartisan legislation led by Reps. Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), alongside original co-sponsors Eli Crane (R-AZ), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Michael Baumgartner (R-WA), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), that would give the National Guard statutory authority to conduct counter-UAS missions at the request of states.  Hostile and unauthorized drones increasingly threaten critical infrastructure, military... Continue reading

    AUVSI Applauds House Advancement of Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act

    AUVSI applauds the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for advancing the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act (H.R. 7553) out of committee on September 15. AUVSI worked diligently with our partners in Congress to push for this markup and will continue to engage with Congress to ensure that the best interests of our members are reflected in the final bill text.  The Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act is an important step toward creating a more predictable pathway for advanced... Continue reading

    AUVSI Statement on Section 232 Tariffs on Uncrewed Aircraft Systems and Components

    AUVSI expresses support for the presidential proclamation issued August 13, 2026, imposing Section 232 tariffs on uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS components, the outcome of the Department of Commerce's investigation into national security risks of imported UAS and their components. AUVSI supported the investigation’s launch in July 2025 and has continued to advocate for swift, decisive action throughout the review process.  The... Continue reading

    A Defining Year for Autonomy Policy: Where AUVSI’s Advocacy Stands in 2026

    Autonomy policy does not move in one place. This year it has moved in Senate committee markups, in House floor amendments, in FAA rulemaking dockets, and in a Congressional hearing room where AUVSI's president testified directly against a fast-closing window. Across air, ground, maritime, and defense, 2026 has been a year of real legislative movement for... Continue reading

    AUVSI President & CEO Michael Robbins on the FCC’s Covered List Action on Foreign-Produced Robots

    Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added foreign-produced advanced robotic devices to its Covered List, determining that these technologies present unacceptable risks to U.S. national security and the safety of U.S. persons. Under the action, these products are no longer eligible for new equipment authorizations unless they receive a Conditional Approval from the Department of... Continue reading

    AUVSI CEO Testifies in Support of the GUARD Act to Counter China’s Robotics Playbook

    Washington, D.C. — The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today told Congress that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is running the same market-capture strategy in robotics that allowed it to flood and overwhelm the U.S. drone market, and urged lawmakers to act now, before that strategy succeeds again with robotics.  Testifying before the House Committee on Energy... Continue reading

    AUVSI Statement on Senate Advancement of the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act and the Connected Vehicle Security Act

    AUVSI applauds the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee for advancing the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act and the Connected Vehicle Security Act.  The Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act takes an important step toward creating a more predictable pathway for advanced air mobility and eVTOL aircraft to enter the national airspace by establishing... Continue reading

    AUVSI’s 2026 Hill Day: Industry Unites on Capitol Hill to Advance Autonomy Policy

    On June 24, more than 100 industry leaders, advocates, and board members gathered in Washington, D.C. for our 2026 Hill Day, bringing the full weight of the robotics and autonomous systems industry to Capitol Hill for a day of focused, high-impact engagement.  Across more than 90 meetings with Members of Congress and their staff, AUVSI member delegations representing the air, ground, and maritime domains made the case for... Continue reading

    AUVSI Endorses the Magnets Value Chain Support Act of 2026

    AUVSI endorses the Magnets Value Chain Support Act of 2026, introduced by United States House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Ro Khanna (D-CA). The bill seeks to boost U.S. production by creating a tiered production tax credit spanning the full domestic magnet supply chain, from rare earth oxide production... Continue reading

    AUVSI Endorses Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

    AUVSI endorses the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, introduced by Senators Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin in the U.S. Senate, and Representatives John Moolenaar and Debbie Dingell in the U.S. House. The bill would protect U.S. transportation infrastructure and the domestic automotive industry from exploitation by foreign adversaries.  Connected vehicles collect and transmit vast amounts of sensitive data, including geolocation,... Continue reading

    About AUVSI

    Since 1972, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has enabled technical innovation, supportive policy, and inspired academic breakthroughs in the uncrewed industry.

    Learn More