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AUVSI Announces New Members of Board of Directors

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the election of new leadership and members to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made during the 50th anniversary of XPONENTIAL, the world’s largest trade show for the uncrewed systems industry, co-hosted by AUVSI and Messe Dusseldorf North America. Newly elected officers are:Chair: Bill Irby,... Continue reading

AUVSI Publishes ‘Blueprint For Autonomy’ to Guide Advancement of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems and Advanced Air Mobility

Today at XPONENTIAL 2023, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced the publication of a white paper encompassing all forms of autonomous flight, focused on the pathway from small uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) to Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), encompassing urban and regional air mobility (UAM and RAM) operating in the national... Continue reading

Winners Named for AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards

 The Association for Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) today named the winners for the sixth annual AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards. The awards recognize the accomplishments of companies, organizations and individuals across the uncrewed systems community. The winners were recognized during an awards ceremony at XPONENTIAL 2023 which is being held this week at the Colorado Convention... Continue reading

Keynote Speakers Announced for XPONENTIAL 2023 “Blueprint for Autonomy” Programming

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA) today announced the final keynotes agenda for XPONENTIAL 2023, which will be held from May 8-11 in Denver, Colorado. This year’s remarks are centered around building the “Blueprint for Autonomy” and will explore core themes in the design, operationalization, integration and safeguarding... Continue reading

Advancing Aviation Standards: RTCA and EUROCAE Renew Commitment through Updated Memorandum of Cooperation

This MOC renews the agreement for both organizations to continue working together with aviation regulators and industry to develop comprehensive standards for critical aviation modernization.  Washington, D.C. and Paris, France, April 26, 2023 Today, RTCA and EUROCAE renewed their commitment of cooperation in the development of joint standards for aviation systems. During the annual EUROCAE... Continue reading

RTCA Brings Industry Together to Address AAM Safety, Integration and Framework Needs

WASHINGTON, DC – March 28, 2023 – Earlier this year, RTCA launched a series of workshops for industry and government participants to address the framework and system requirements of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) needed to support future aviation flight operations. The purpose of these ongoing workshops is to develop industry consensus around capabilities needed to... Continue reading

Dawn of Drones | Episode 87: Chris Howe, Lead Operating Officer, Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM)

This week, join Dawn with Chris Howe, Lead Operating Officer at the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) along with Jacob Taylor CEO of Indigenous Aerospace, as we continue a month dedicated to “Future Industry”  sponsored by Airspace Link. This episode is part of the Volatus Above and Beyond Series series. Chris and Jacob will discuss... Continue reading

Airspace Link: Framework, Friends & Digital Infrastructure

Since its inception in 2018, Airspace Link has been shaping the industry's future by aligning local communities and key stakeholders to advance safe uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) integration into the national airspace system.   The company’s flagship technologies, including the new cutting edge AirHub® Portal, support Part 107 pilots, hobbyists and government actors in sharing airspace... Continue reading

Percepto Survey Highlights Environmental and Safety Risks to Critical Assets Due to Insufficient Inspections of Industrial Sites

Findings from 200 managers and executives across energy and oil & gas reveal most companies are slow to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies for visual site inspections Austin, TX, March 16, 2023 -  Percepto, the leading autonomous inspection and monitoring solution provider, today released survey results exposing the lack of usage of proven, advanced technologies such... 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.