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    Dawn of Drones | Episode 113: Global Air Media

    The Dawn of Drones podcast concludes a month centered on the "Future of Flight," sponsored by Titan Aviation. This finale features special guest Eno Umoh, co-founder of Global Air Media (GAM). Eno joins host Dawn to highlight GAM's innovative programs, training initiatives, and consultation services, all designed to harness the transformative power of drone technology.... Continue reading

    AUVSI Commends BVLOS Exemption for Zipline

    The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today applauded the Federal Aviation Administration’s grant of an exemption to Zipline to conduct commercial drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).   Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins issued the following statement:   “Zipline has proven its ability to provide critical services to the public with the highest degree... Continue reading

    AUVSI Launches Partnership for Drone Competitiveness

    AUVSI’s coalition will advance policies that enhance competitiveness for the U.S. drone industry. The coalition intends to host an event later this year calling on Congress to pass legislation advancing these policies.    Today, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced the launch of the Partnership for Drone Competitiveness (Partnership), a coalition built... Continue reading

    AUVSI Statement on FAA Extending Remote ID Enforcement

    Arlington, Va. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that it will exercise discretion to not take enforcement action against drone operators who are not complaint with Remote Identification (Remote ID) until March 16, 2024. On behalf of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins issued the following... Continue reading

    AUVSI Praises Nomination of Mike Whitaker as FAA Administrator

    On behalf of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), President and CEO Brian Wynne issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the Biden Administration has nominated Mike Whitaker to serve as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):  “At this critical moment when our national airspace system is becoming increasingly... Continue reading

    Chance Maritime Joins AUVSI Maritime Advocacy Committee

    Lafayette, LA (Sep. 6, 2023) — Chance Maritime Technologies has joined the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International’s (AUVSI) Maritime Advocacy Committee. The committee promotes common goals for the Uncrewed Maritime System industry. As a member, Chance Maritime Technologies is positioned with other industry leaders to advocate for the advancement of UMS and USV’s.  Chance... Continue reading

    AUVSI Commends BVLOS Exemptions for uAvionix, UPS Flight Forward

    The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today commended the Federal Aviation Administration’s grant of exemptions to uAvionix and UPS Flight Forward to conduct commercial drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).   Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins made the following statement:   “These approvals mark an important step in the development of commercial drone... Continue reading

    AUVSI Applauds Replicator Initiative to Support Autonomous Technologies

    On behalf of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins issued the following statement in response to reports that the Department of Defense will launch a ‘Replicator’ initiative—supported by Defense Innovation Unit Director Doug Beck—to integrate uncrewed systems, autonomous platforms and robotics into the force at scale:   “Support for... Continue reading

    AUVSI Statement on Phoenix Air Unmanned BVLOS Exemption

    The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today applauded the Federal Aviation Administration’s grant of an exemption to Phoenix Air Unmanned to conduct commercial drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).  Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins said: “AUVSI is encouraged by this approval, which demonstrates the significant progress the drone industry is making... 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.

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