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    FAA UAS Symposium: Episode III, Day One Recap

    Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) AUVSI hosted Episode III of the UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition. Attendees heard from a range of experts about topics relevant to the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) community and the future of drone operations.  Keynote: FAA Administrator Steve Dickson Announces ARC FAA Administrator Steve Dickson shared his vision... Continue reading

    Rep. Graves identifies opportunities for industry-govt collaboration

    To kick off the final day of the virtual segment of XPONENTIAL 2021, Congressman Garret Graves delivered keynote remarks on the current state of of government-industry collaboration. Rep. Graves represents Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he serves as the Ranking Member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee... Continue reading

    BEYOND THE DIVERSITY TAB: IF WE WANT TO CHANGE THE WORLD, WE MUST GET OUR HOUSE IN ORDER.

    Organizations across the unmanned systems industry are seeking to increase diversity and improve inclusiveness, recognizing that doing so improves decision-making, innovation and engagement. How can these organizations ensure that they go beyond diversity statements on websites to improving internal culture and combatting implicit biases? Leaders and advocates of diversity, inclusion and bias recognition discussed these... Continue reading

    The Autonomous Future of UAVs

    In October 2020, Skydio announced that the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) was granted a first-of-its-kind approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct operations beyond visual line of site (BVLOS) for bridge inspections. These inspections are conducted using Skydio Autonomy, an AI-based flight engine that enables operations in obstacle-dense environments and areas... Continue reading

    The UAS Policy Landscape

    Even in the absence of significant federal legislation, the policy landscape for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) has continued to evolve. The FAA recently released its highly anticipated UAS remote identification rule, along with new frameworks for operations over people and at night, and Congress has grappled with drone-related topics at the intersection of geopolitics and cybersecurity.  During a session at XPONENTIAL 2021, representatives from regulatory... Continue reading

    Kate Darling Discusses the Future of Human-Robot Interaction

    Robotic systems are increasingly moving from behind factory walls into homes, workplaces and other where they interact with humans. What societal challenges will we face in a future with robots as a result? Over the course of her XPONENTIAL keynote and Q&A session, Kate Darling, PhD, addressed this and other complex questions that must be faced... Continue reading

    Finalists Named for AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards

    Media Contact: Jackie Beckwith, jbeckwith@auvsi.orgFor Immediate Release: May 5, 2021 Finalists Named for AUVSI XCELLENCE AwardsWinners will be announced at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021 in Atlanta on August 16 - 19 ARLINGTON, Va. — The Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) today named the finalists for the fourth annual AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards. The awards recognize... Continue reading

    DOT’s Robert Hampshire Discusses Assured Autonomy

    The virtual segment of AUVSI’s annual XPONENTIAL event, the world’s largest conference focused on the unmanned systems industry, launched today with a keynote address by Robert Hampshire, PhD. As Deputy Assistant Secretary and Chief Science Officer at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Dr. Hampshire possesses deep expertise in both public policy and engineering systems. His... Continue reading

    Safety, policy, and integration intertwine in UAS spectrum use

    As more unmanned aerial systems (UAS) enter the airspace and take on increasingly advanced operations, concerns about preserving spectrum and improving coordination have also grown. During today’s XPONENTIAL 2021 breakout sessions, attendees heard insights on spectrum policy from a panel of experts, including representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC),... Continue reading

    FAA’s Remote ID Rule Will Enable Drone Integration

    Last month, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented new regulations addressing the remote identification of drones and drone operations over people and at night. The rules make critical steps toward assured autonomy by enabling more complex UAS uses, which will ultimately lead to more drone deliveries, public safety operations, and infrastructure inspections.  During today’s XPONENTIAL... 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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