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AUVSI Praises Legislation Supporting Use of Drones for Infrastructure Inspection

On behalf of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins issued the following statement endorsing H.R. 3593, the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act of 2023: "Drones are being relied on as indispensable tools for critical operations, including infrastructure inspections -- and that role will only continue to grow as... Continue reading

AUVSI Rocky Mountain Chapter Hosts Successful XPONENTIAL 2023 Kick-Off Event

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Rocky Mountain Chapter successfully hosted a spectacular kick-off event, "Colorado KO: Presented by Wing," or "CO KO," on May 8, 2023, at Coors Field in Denver. The event served as a vibrant prelude to the highly anticipated XPONENTIAL 2023 conference and witnessed a groundbreaking moment with the... Continue reading

AUVSI to Host Multi-Domain, Multi-Sector Hill Day to Advocate for Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems on March 22

Arlington, Va. – The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will host its 2023 Hill Day next week, returning for the first time in-person on Capitol Hill since September 2019. Participants will be available for scheduled meetings with the press.   The one-day event brings together leading U.S companies and experts in uncrewed vehicles, autonomous... Continue reading

Finalists Named for AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards

Finalists Named for AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards   Winners to be announced at XPONENTIAL 2023 in Denver, CO on May 8-11    ARLINGTON, Va. — The Association for Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) today named the finalists for the sixth annual AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards. The awards recognize the accomplishments of companies, organizations and individuals across the uncrewed systems community. The... Continue reading

AUVSI Applauds Passage of Industry-Backed Drone Legislation in Mississippi

Today, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) commended Mississippi legislators for passing and Governor Reeves for signing into law legislation to ensure the state is ready for the future of advanced aviation. The Uncrewed Aircraft Systems' Rights and Authorities Act (Senate Bill 1246) will foster a regulatory environment that enables the burgeoning drone... Continue reading

AUVSI Announces Publication of Legal White Paper to Help States Prepare for Drones

Today, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced the publication of a legal white paper analyzing airspace law and offering a plan for how states and localities can consider uncrewed aircraft system (UAS, or drone) laws that enable the rapidly growing industry without infringing upon existing authorities. “As the Drone Flies: How to... Continue reading

AUVSI Commends Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023

Arlington, Va. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and John Thune (R-SD) introduced the Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023, bipartisan legislation to advance the integration of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, into the National Airspace System (NAS).   The bill implements recommendations from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Beyond Visual Line... Continue reading

P3 Tech Consulting Presents 2nd Annual Law-Tech Connect™ Workshop for UAS/AAM Industry at AUVSI XPONENTIAL ‘23!

Colorado Springs, Colorado - Jan 17, 2023 - Colorado-based P3 Tech Consulting LLC announces its second annual Law-Tech Connect™ Workshop, co-located with AUVSI XPONENTIAL '23, on Monday, May 8th at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. P3 Tech is a veteran and woman owned business founded and led by Dawn Zoldi (Colonel, USAF Retired),... Continue reading

Frontier Precision Unmanned Donates $50,000 in Drones to Support AeroX Workforce Programs

Frontier Precision Unmanned Donates $50,000 in Drones to Support AeroX Workforce Programs   Winston-Salem, N.C. – Measurement technology provider Frontier Precision Unmanned has donated two drones valued at $50,000 to AeroX to support its STEM and workforce development initiatives.  The drones will be used in two new AeroX programs that prepare high school and college students... 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.