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AUVSI Launches Multi-State “Drone Prepared” Advocacy Campaign to Help States Prepare for the Future of Advanced Aviation

Today, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced the launch of “Drone Prepared,” a multi-state initiative to help lawmakers ensure that their state or locality is ready for the benefits the future of uncrewed and autonomous flight will bring to their communities.   Commercial drone operations are already providing essential services to the American... Continue reading

2022 Drone Safety Day is Saturday, June 18

Brian Wynne Community Address at XPONENTIAL 2022

Good morning!This event is roaring back from the lockdown — but AUVSI hasn’t missed a beat. I know this because our membership numbers have been rocking and rolling. During AUVSI’s 50th anniversary year, most of what we’re doing is looking forward, and there’s so much for us to look forward to. Last year when we... Continue reading

Stratom launches Summit Off-Road Autonomy Platform to fast-track autonomous systems in complex terrain environments

Developed for maximum flexibility and uncompromised safety, the highly configurable software stack significantly accelerates the implementation of unmanned systems to boost operating efficiency and profitability   BOULDER, Colo., April 25, 2022 -- Stratom, a leading developer of autonomous ground vehicles and robotic systems for logistics and operational applications, today announced the launch of its Summit Off-Road Autonomy... Continue reading

AUVSI Celebrates 50 Years in Orlando: April 25-28, 2022

(ARLINGTON, VA). — Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) brings its world class annual conference, XPONENTIAL, to Orlando, Apr. 25-28. The event invites industry changemakers and end users to experience new technology that is solving real world problems, from safety and defense, to energy and infrastructure, business, construction, health,... Continue reading

Wisk Aero Partners with Long Beach to Make AAM a Reality in Southern California

Unmanned Systems Defense – Phase III Highlights

This week AUVSI hosted Unmanned Systems Defense (USD), the association’s signature annual event connecting industry leaders with Department of Defense (DoD) officials to advance the front line of innovation.  As the Pentagon moves resources to address a new era of strategic competition, unmanned systems – in the air and space, at sea, and on land – will be the tip of the sword for U.S. competitiveness. USD bring together stakeholders throughout the... Continue reading

UAS Symposium Episode IV: Updates on BVLOS, Operational Approvals, and More

This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and AUVSI hosted the Episode IV of the UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition. The event brought together the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) community at a pivotal moment, which much is happening from new rules on remote identification to a focus on beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)... Continue reading

Ethicist sketches 4 models of ‘ethics by design’ for AI decision-making, calling for education and collaboration before programming

As we progress further into a world with decision-making machines, pioneering AI ethicist Dr. Paul Root Wolpe urged XPONENTIAL attendees in his keynote Wednesday not to let ethics be an afterthought.  “It has to be ethics by design,” said Wolpe, director of  Emory University’s Center for Ethics. Wolpe, whose career has included 17 years as... 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.