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    A Defining Year for Autonomy Policy: Where AUVSI’s Advocacy Stands in 2026

    Autonomy policy does not move in one place. This year it has moved in Senate committee markups, in House floor amendments, in FAA rulemaking dockets, and in a Congressional hearing room where AUVSI's president testified directly against a fast-closing window. Across air, ground, maritime, and defense, 2026 has been a year of real legislative movement for... Continue reading

    Access Is the Advantage

    Influence isn't always measured by who speaks the loudest. It's measured by who gets invited into the conversation before decisions are made.  For the robotics and autonomous systems industry, those conversations have never mattered more.  Federal policy is shaping everything from defense acquisition and airspace integration to robotics, maritime autonomy, trusted supply chains, and America's ability to compete globally. The organizations helping inform those decisions today will be better... Continue reading

    XPONENTIAL 2026 Arrives in Detroit Next Week: 5 Things to Know About the World’s Largest Autonomy Event 

    10,000+ attendees, 550+ exhibitors, and 100+ sessions to explore how robotics, drones and autonomous systems are moving to real-world deployment  DETROIT (May 4, 2026) — The global robotics and autonomous systems industry will convene in Detroit next week as XPONENTIAL 2026 takes over Huntington Place from May 11–14. The event brings together industry, government, defense and end users at a pivotal moment for the sector, as autonomy... Continue reading

    Detroit Conference Preview: See How Autonomous Technologies are Already Being Deployed and What Michigan Industry Can Learn to Accelerate Adoption

    XPONENTIAL 2026 brings together industry, government and companies deploying these technologies to examine how robotics and autonomous systems are already being used, and what it will take to scale them safely and quickly More than 100 sessions and live demonstrations will spotlight real-world applications, regulatory realities and workforce impact Technologies on display will address disaster... Continue reading

    Membership Month Spotlight: From XPONENTIAL Europe to Detroit—Building a Robot-Ready Future Together 

    March was Membership Month, and all month we celebrated the power of connection, collaboration, and access in the rapidly evolving autonomy ecosystem. But our members are helping shape and build the future all year long. Last week, XPONENTIAL Europe in Düsseldorf was a vivid reminder of why membership matters—and how that momentum continues well beyond March.  With a sold-out show floor, record attendance, and delegations from Europe, the U.S., Asia, Africa, and beyond,... Continue reading

    XPONENTIAL Europe Advances Global Autonomy and Mobility, Setting the Stage for XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit

    DÜSSELDORF, Germany — XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 concluded its gathering for the global autonomy and robotics industry, bringing together approximately 360 exhibitors from 43 countries alongside thousands of industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators. The event reflected the industry’s rapid growth, increasing strategic importance, and rising demand for autonomous systems across commercial, civil, and defense applications. “XPONENTIAL... Continue reading

    Chapter Spotlight: AUVSI Georgia Chapter

    The AUVSI Georgia Chapter brings together leaders from aviation, robotics, public safety, infrastructure, and advanced air mobility across the state. Through consistent engagement and programming, the Chapter drives innovation and collaboration throughout the Southeast. The strength of the Chapter is the expertise of its members, representing a broad cross-section of the uncrewed ecosystem, including drone... Continue reading

    Defining BVLOS: How AUVSI Members Are Shaping the Future of Flight

    For more than a decade, the UAS industry has worked toward one critical milestone: enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations at scale. Without BVLOS, the full promise of uncrewed aviation, from infrastructure inspection and emergency response to advanced logistics and future air mobility, simply cannot be realized. That’s why the FAA’s BVLOS... Continue reading

    Aligned for Acceleration

    Why Membership Matters in a Defining Year for Autonomy  By Michael RobbinsPresident & CEO, AUVSI  Robotics and autonomous systems are no longer a future promise. They are reshaping national security, economic competitiveness, supply chains, and advanced manufacturing today.  This is a defining year for our industry.  Markets are maturing. Policy is accelerating. Procurement decisions increasingly... 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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