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    XPONENTIAL 2022 in Orlando to Feature DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety UAS Education Program

      AIRT and AUVSI continue their partnership with two new educational concepts - Conclave and Forum - for first responders using Drones For Good.  ORLANDO – March 7, 2022 – DRONERESPONDERS, the world’s leading non-profit program dedicated exclusively to the support of public safety drone programs, will return to AUVSI’s XPONENTIAL 2022 to provide educational... Continue reading

    Wisk Aero Partners with Long Beach to Make AAM a Reality in Southern California

    Leading Industry Association Rebrands as Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International

    Arlington, Va. — The leading global trade association for the autonomy, robotics, and automated air, ground and maritime vehicle industries today announced its name change to reflect ongoing efforts to promote gender inclusivity. In addition to dropping the word “unmanned” and other gender-specific terms in its name, governing documents, and association language, the Association for... Continue reading

    AUVSI Statement on FAA Administrator Steve Dickson Stepping Down

    Arlington, Va. - On behalf of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), President and CEO Brian Wynne issued the following statement after the announcement of Stephen Dickson that he intends to step down as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):  AUVSI thanks Administrator Dickson for his service, leadership, and dedication to aviation safety.... Continue reading

    FAA and AURA to Support Critical Communications in National Airspace

    Project to Inform RTCA Requirements for UAS-to-FAA ATC Voice Communications AURA Network Systems (AURA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have entered into a four-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to help determine performance standards for Air Traffic Control (ATC) voice communications supporting unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) within the national airspace system (NAS). The... Continue reading

    Dr. Virginia (Suzy) Young: Why I Support Inclusive Language

    This year, AUVSI celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Association’s founding, and we are collectively engaged in reflections on lessons learned in the last 50 years and discussions about what we want our community to be in the next 50.   As I described in my first AUVSI article after becoming Chair of the Board of Directors last year, my entrance into the world of robotics... Continue reading

    AUVSI Announces Advocacy Department Expansion

    AUVSI Announces Advocacy Department Expansion AUVSI to Boost Policy Advocacy in Air, Ground and Maritime Domains Across Commercial, Defense and Civil Markets   ARLINGTON, Va. – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics, today announced new additions to its advocacy staff. The... Continue reading

    Supporting DE&I during eras of organizational change

    AUVSI’s member organizations – from industry giants to newer startups – are increasingly seeking to ensure they are inclusive to all, recognizing that doing so improves decision-making, innovation, and engagement. As AUVSI President and CEO Brian Wynne recently said, “The only way to maximize the potential of this great industry is with everyone contributing their... Continue reading

    AUVSI Member Companies on TIME 100 Best Inventions List

    Last week, TIME released its annual list of 100 companies leading the way in transformative inventions. AUVSI congratulates Nuro and Einride, two companies that joined AUVSI this year, on receiving such a well-deserved recognition.  Their technologies are already making improving efficiency, access, and sustainability – and we have seen how the teams behind the tech are just as impressive as the vehicles themselves. As Advocacy members, we advocate on their behalf to key... Continue reading

    Governor Hochul Announces Winner of Nation-Leading GENIUS NY Business Competition

    Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Airtonomy, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, is the $1 million grand prize winner of round five of the GENIUS NY accelerator competition. The year-long GENIUS NY program is the world's largest business competition focused on unmanned systems, cross-connected platforms and other technology-based sectors. Airial Robotics of Hamburg, Germany, CarScanner... Continue reading

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    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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