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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

AURA Network Systems Awarded FAA Contract to Enhance UAS Integration in National Airspace

Advanced Communications Solutions to Drive Safe and Efficient UAS Operations McLean, Va. (February 5, 2025) – AURA Network Systems, a leader in secure and reliable communications solutions for the aviation industry, announced today that it has been awarded a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contract to demonstrate and validate technologies in support... Continue reading

Advanced Navigation to develop precision navigation for Gilmour Space rocket launches

  United States, February 3, 2025 - Advanced Navigation, a world leader in APNT and autonomous systems, has received grant funding from the Australian Space Agency. The Moon to Mars Initiative Grant will accelerate the development of a space-graded high-shock Inertial Navigation System (INS) to withstand the extreme conditions of a rocket launch. The final... Continue reading

Unusual Machines Enters Into a Definive Agreement to Acquire Drone Software Company Aloft Technologies to Grow the American Drone Ecosystem

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2025 / Unusual Machines (NYSE:UMAC) has announced the signing of a binding agreement to acquire of Aloft Technologies, Inc. (https://www.aloft.ai/), the leading FAA-approved provider of unmanned aerial system (UAS) services to enterprise, public safety, and government customers. The acquisition is almost all in stock, valued at $14.5M.... Continue reading

Carahsoft Looks Ahead: Navigating the Future of Robotics, Autonomy and AI in 2025

As we step into 2025, the pace of adoption of autonomous systems, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), especially in government markets, continues at an unprecedented pace. To gain insights into the opportunities and potential challenges that lie ahead, we sat down with Lacey Wean, an industry expert from Carahsoft, to discuss the future of these... Continue reading

Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Certification Program for Uncrewed Ground Vehicles: Our Next Steps

We’re officially kicking off the next phase of progress toward a Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Certification Program for Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs). The program is part of AUVSI’s effort to move toward points of friction in the industry—the need for manufacturers and operators to meet evolving regulatory and security requirements—and offer solutions by creating a... Continue reading

AUVSI Applauds Appointment of Chris Rocheleau as Acting FAA Administrator

Today, the Trump Administration announced the appointment of Chris Rocheleau to serve as Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) President and CEO Michael Robbins issued the following statement in response: “Chris Rocheleau is a highly qualified choice to ensure the U.S. remains the aviation safety gold... Continue reading

Merlin Unveils Near-Term Vision for Advancing Aviation Safety Through Human-Machine Teaming

To drive collaboration with the new administration, the whitepaper offers near-term steps to continue advanced automation's role in enhancing aviation safety BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merlin, the leading developer of safe, autonomous flight technology for fixed-wing aircraft, today released a whitepaper, Innovate to Elevate; Automation’s Role in the Ongoing Evolution of Aviation Safety, that explores how automation can... 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.