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    Progress on Domestic UAS Detection & Mitigation is Required for Public Trust, Enabling Drone Regulations

    Uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) have transformed industries, increased efficiency, and saved lives. The overwhelming majority of drone operations comply with regulations, with registered aircraft and a Remote ID sensor serving as a digital license plate. This is especially true for AUVSI members and the customers our members serve. However, as drones become more... Continue reading

    Key Takeaways from AWSAC 2025

    Last week, the the ASAE and U.S. Industry gathered for three days of dynamic engagement at the Army Worldwide Security Assistance Conference, presented by AUVSI and DASA(DEC). Attendees gained valuable insights, connected with key industry and government leaders, and left with a deeper understanding of the evolving security assistance landscape.Key Takeaways from AWSAC 2025Day 1:... Continue reading

    AUVSI Commends DoD Software Acquisition Pathway Mandate

    The Department of Defense has directed that the Software Acquisition Pathway be used for all DoD software capability, cutting red tape and ensuring warfighters receive cutting-edge technology faster. "AUVSI commends Secretary Hegseth for mandating the Software Acquisition Pathway across DoD. We have long advocated for DoD to source software from leading software firms, utilizing rapid... Continue reading

    AUVSI Statement for the Record – America Builds: Air Traffic Control System Infrastructure and Staffing

    Testimony of Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)Submitted for the Record to U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Aviation SubcommitteeAmerica Builds: Air Traffic Control System Infrastructure and StaffingMarch 4, 2025Chairman Nehls, Ranking Member Cohen, and Members of the Subcommittee:On behalf of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), we appreciate... Continue reading

    AUVSI State Advocacy February 2025

    */AAM Prepared in AZ, CA, and TXAUVSI and our AAM partners have worked with legislators to introduce our AAM model legislation in three states.In Arizona SB1307, introduced by Senator Carroll, passed the Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee on February 20 with a vote of 6-1. While airlines raised concerns regarding potential interpretations of our... Continue reading

    Airspace Link: Safely Advancing Data-Driven UAS Operations in Detroit and Across America

    Airspace Link, a plucky Michigan-based technology start up, has made significant strides in facilitating data-driven operations that uplift the uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) industries. In this exclusive interview, Bruce Briglia, Airspace Link’s UAS Project Consultant, discusses how the company continues to shape the innovative Advanced Aerial Innovation Region (AAIR) in... Continue reading

    AUVSI Applauds Legislation Supporting Drones Grants for Law Enforcement

    On behalf of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), President and CEO Michael Robbins issued the following statement endorsing the Directing Resources for Officers Navigating Emergencies (DRONE) Act of 2025:  “Drones are saving lives in emergency response. They are being relied on to reduce the risk posed to first responders, every day, in... Continue reading

    T-Motor Sanctions: AUVSI’s Analysis and Recommendations

    The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently announced sanctions against Jiangzi Xintuo Enterprise Co. Ltd, operating as T-Motor, a major global supplier of rotor components used in UAS platforms. The development follows the Department of Commerce’s 2024 decision to place T-Motor on the Bureau of Industry and Security’s Entity List... Continue reading

    AUVSI Testifies at Congressional Hearing on the State of America’s Maritime Infrastructure

    Today, CDR Tom Reynolds USN (Ret.), Chief Strategy Officer at Seasats, testified on behalf of Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) before the U.S. House of Representatives on the transformative role of uncrewed maritime systems in modernizing America’s maritime infrastructure. The hearing, “America Builds: Maritime Infrastructure,” was hosted by the Committee on Transportation and... 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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