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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

    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

    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

    AUVSI Chapter Council Elects New Leadership

    The AUVSI mission is to foster a future where uncrewed systems and autonomous technologies are widely embraced and effectively utilized to transport people, goods, and data safely and efficiently. As part of this goal, AUVSI supports networking and educational opportunities for professionals and organizations across various domains and sectors. AUVSI local chapters further this mission... Continue reading

    Parallax Advanced Research Becomes Member of Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International

    Beavercreek, Ohio – Dennis Andersh, president, and CEO of Parallax Advanced Research has announced that Parallax has become a member of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). AUVSI is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of uncrewed systems, drones, and robotics. AUVSI represents corporations and professionals from more than 60... Continue reading

    AUVSI Announces New Members of Board of Directors

    The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the election of new leadership and members to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made during the 50th anniversary of XPONENTIAL, the world’s largest trade show for the uncrewed systems industry, co-hosted by AUVSI and Messe Dusseldorf North America. Newly elected officers are:Chair: Bill Irby,... 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

    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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