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Member Spotlight: AEROVIX Technologies

AEROVIX Technologies develops Taiwan-manufactured, mission-grade vision and sensing modules for UAV platforms, supporting NDAA-aligned and Green UAS compatible systems for global integrators. The company is committed to providing reliable, mission-ready technologies backed by a trusted, non-China supply chain that helps strengthen autonomous systems worldwide. Value of AEROVIX Technologies' AUVSI Membership AEROVIX Technologies views AUVSI membership... Continue reading

Member Spotlight: Syncopated Engineering

Syncopated Engineering
Syncopated Engineering is a drone communications and sensing payload company building NDAA-compliant components manufactured in the USA. The company's products are being certified through the independent Green UAS program, giving customers greater confidence in the security and provenance of their systems. Value of Syncopated Engineering's AUVSI Membership Syncopated Engineering values AUVSI membership for the access... Continue reading

AUVSI and KOTRA Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen U.S.-Korea Collaboration in Uncrewed Systems

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing autonomy, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) to strengthen cooperation and support the continued growth of the global uncrewed systems ecosystem.  Signed in Washington, D.C.,... Continue reading

Taiwan, Trusted Supply Chains, and the Future of Autonomy

By Michael Robbins President & CEO, AUVSI I recently returned from another successful and productive trip to Taiwan, where I joined a delegation convened around the 2026 National Strategic Summit on Supply Chain Resilience, hosted by our friends at DSET, and spent a week in meetings, panels, media interviews, and industry discussions focused on one core question: how democratic... Continue reading

Skyfish Drone Platform Achieves Blue UAS Cleared Status and Green UAS Certification

AUVSI and DCMA recognized designations validate Skyfish’s cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, and mission readiness for government and defense operationsMISSOULA, MT - May 28, 2026 - The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and Skyfish Corporation today announced that the Skyfish platform has achieved Green UAS certification and Blue UAS Cleared status, reinforcing the company’s position as a trusted... Continue reading

AUVSI and Taiwan’s ITRI Sign Agreement in Washington, DC as ITRI Joins Green UAS Program as Recognized Cybersecurity Assessor 

Partnership expands in-country cybersecurity testing while AUVSI retains U.S.-based supply chain verification authority  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, January 28, 2026 — The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) announced this week the signing of a cooperation agreement in Washington, D.C., under which ITRI will join AUVSI’s Green UAS program as a... Continue reading

Silvus StreamCaster 4400 Enhanced MANET Radio Receives Department of Defense (DoD) Certification for Secure U.S. Military Drone Operations

DoD’s innovation unit and AUVSI, a leading autonomous innovation industry group, validate expanded portfolio of Silvus NDAA-compliant radios for secure use in unmanned missions CHICAGO – December 9, 2025 – Silvus Technologies (Silvus), a Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) company and a global leader in advanced wireless networking solutions, today announced that the U.S. Department of... Continue reading

AUVSI Enhances Green UAS Program With New Tiers Aligned With Federal Push for Trusted, NDAA-Compliant U.S. Drone Systems

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the evolution of its Green UAS program with two new designations, Green UAS Cleared and Green UAS Certified, streamlining established scalable pathways for U.S. drone manufacturers and government agencies to meet trusted-system and NDAA-aligned sourcing expectations. The announcement follows a week of major federal developments.... Continue reading

American Robotics’ Optimus 1-EX Achieves Green UAS Certification, Announced Live at AUVSI Defense 2025

ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2025 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced yesterday, live at the AUVSI Defense Conference, that American Robotics’ Optimus 1-EX has achieved Green UAS certification, marking another milestone in the industry’s push toward secure, trusted, and resilient uncrewed systems. The announcement came as much of Washington... Continue reading

Blue UAS Portal Launch

BLUF: The Blue UAS Portal is now open, providing manufacturers with a standardized entry point for Blue UAS certification. For companies already in the Green UAS process, there’s no need to reapply—completion of Green UAS still leads directly to Blue UAS Cleared, with AUVSI coordinating the handoff. For new manufacturers, the portal offers two pathways:... 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.