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    Skydio Unveils X10 and the Next Chapter of Drones in Critical Industries

    Last month at their Ascend event, Skydio CEO Adam Bry unveiled the new Skydio X10 drone and shared the company’s vision for advancements in autonomous flight as the key to a safer world. The X10’s upgrades will enable customers to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety. AUVSI Senior Manager of Government Affairs, Scott Shtofman, was able... Continue reading

    Dawn of Drones | Episode 113: Global Air Media

    The Dawn of Drones podcast concludes a month centered on the "Future of Flight," sponsored by Titan Aviation. This finale features special guest Eno Umoh, co-founder of Global Air Media (GAM). Eno joins host Dawn to highlight GAM's innovative programs, training initiatives, and consultation services, all designed to harness the transformative power of drone technology.... Continue reading

    Record Setting: Saildrone Explorer SD 1045 Entered into Guinness Book

    Saildrone Explorer SD 1045 made global headlines when it spent 24 hours inside Category 4 Hurricane Sam, delivering the world’s first video footage from inside a major hurricane barreling across the Atlantic Ocean.   As it passed through the eyewall of the storm, SD 1045 measured 109.83 knots (126.4 mph) of wind speed, which has... Continue reading

    AUVSI Statement on FAA Extending Remote ID Enforcement

    Arlington, Va. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that it will exercise discretion to not take enforcement action against drone operators who are not complaint with Remote Identification (Remote ID) until March 16, 2024. On behalf of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins issued the following... Continue reading

    Skydio Sets September Launch Date for New Autonomous Drone Technology

    In the small UAS industry, autonomy is changing everything.   AI-powered drones help enterprise users do more: capture more data, navigate more complex environments, and work more efficiently. As the leading U.S. drone manufacturer, Skydio has watched demand for autonomous drones increase across sectors as the underlying technology matures.   In the utilities industry, inspection teams are using Skydio’s... Continue reading

    AUVSI Commends BVLOS Exemptions for uAvionix, UPS Flight Forward

    The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today commended the Federal Aviation Administration’s grant of exemptions to uAvionix and UPS Flight Forward to conduct commercial drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).   Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins made the following statement:   “These approvals mark an important step in the development of commercial drone... Continue reading

    Successful Drone Programs Put Safety First; USI Helps Them Do That

    Over the past several years, the drone industry has increasingly engaged in advanced operations using larger aircraft, in challenging environments and beyond the visual line of sight of the operator. With greater complexity comes greater risk. USI (formerly Unmanned Safety Institute) provides a holistic drone program to help growing businesses and academia to build program... Continue reading

    AUVSI Statement on Phoenix Air Unmanned BVLOS Exemption

    The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today applauded the Federal Aviation Administration’s grant of an exemption to Phoenix Air Unmanned to conduct commercial drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).  Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins said: “AUVSI is encouraged by this approval, which demonstrates the significant progress the drone industry is making... Continue reading

    New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Service and NUAIR Host Fifth Annual UAS Summit for Public Safety Officials

    Over 200 federal, state and local public safety officials attend two-day event dedicated to the adoption and continued integration of drones into public safety operations.  (SYRACUSE, NEW YORK) – The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) and NUAIR were proud to host the fifth annual New York State Public Safety... Continue reading

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    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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