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On the Road to Assured Autonomy

AUSVI's XPONENTIAL 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia, began day one with a focus on technology and an accent on how technology affords assured autonomy.  Panelists and speakers focused on the challenge of serving assured autonomy, delving into the processes and methodologies to ensure safe and practical systems for autonomous systems.   Panels tackled the issues via various topics. ... Continue reading

Increasing Girls’ Involvement With Drones

Educational programs are increasingly making efforts to close gender gaps in STEM, the drone community is no exception. An aviation industry professional, mother, and involved member of her community, Lorie Grabham is also leader in advancing drone education and opportunities for girls. Throughout her career  in aviation, Grabham has seen how more inclusive and diverse... Continue reading

UNMANNED SYSTEMS DEFENSE PHASE II: GROUND

Today, AUVSI hosted the final day of Phase II of Unmanned Systems Defense, the Association’s signature event connecting private and public stakeholders in the defense segment of the unmanned systems industry. Throughout the day’s ground domain-focused programming, experts discussed the most recent updates to the National Robotics Roadmap, commercial market trends in autonomy, and the... Continue reading

UNMANNED SYSTEMS DEFENSE PHASE II: AIR

AUVSI today hosted Phase II of Unmanned Systems Defense, the association’s signature event connecting industry leaders with U.S. defense officials to advance the front line of innovation. Throughout the day’s progamming that focused on the air domain, experts highlighted the role of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in joint defense operations, shared updates about the U.S. Air... Continue reading

UNMANNED SYSTEMS DEFENSE PHASE II: MARITIME

AUVSI today hosted Phase II of Unmanned Systems Defense, the association’s signature event connecting industry leaders with U.S. defense officials to advance the front line of innovation. Throughout the day’s maritime-focused programming, experts discussed the promise unmanned marine technologies hold for maintaining the U.S. military’s competitive advantage and the need to champion funding for these... Continue reading

Automated Freight Summit: Day Two

AUVSI today hosted Day Two of the first-ever Automated Freight Summit (AFS). Throughout panel discussions on, “Public Safety Stakeholder Interactions with Automated Freight,” “Truck Operators of the Future,” “What Does Safety Mean for Automated Trucks?” and “Societal Impacts of Automated Freight,” all panelists returned to the most important topic at hand: safety. Captain Arnold Hardy of the California Highway... Continue reading

FAA Selects Iris Automation to Participate on New BVLOS Aviation Rulemaking Committee

San Francisco, Calif. (June 11, 2021) – Iris Automation has been selected by the Federal Aviation Administration to participate in the FAA's BVLOS ARC (Aviation Rulemaking Committee), announced Wednesday at the virtual AUVSI FAA Symposium. The UAS BVLOS ARC will provide recommendations to the FAA for performance-based regulatory requirements to normalize safe, scalable, economically viable,... Continue reading

Business of Automated Mobility Forum: Day Two

AUVSI and SAE International today co-hosted the second and final day of the Business of Automated Mobility Forum. Attendees learned from standard-setters, technology developers, and other experts from across the automated mobility industry, including from companies operating in autonomous vehicles (AVs) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Below are highlights from discussions about the need to... Continue reading

Business of Automated Mobility Forum: Day One

Today, AUVSI and SAE International co-hosted the first Business of Automated Mobility Forum. Designed to help companies create an actionable roadmap to success, the event brought together participants and speakers from across the automated mobility industry, as well as experts in navigating standards and regulations. Below are top takeaways from discussions about technology, regulatory, and... Continue reading

FAA UAS SYMPOSIUM: EPISODE III, DAY TWO RECAP

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and AUVSI today hosted the second day of Episode III of the UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition. Keynote and panel sessions featured a range of experts discussing international issues, STEM, regulatory updates, and other topics relevant to the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry. Keynote Sessions: Diversity, Tribal Nations, and Legislative... 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.