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Senator Sasse supports increased investment in DARPA

Since its founding, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has pursued breakthroughs in emerging technologies that have enabled new military capabilities and laid foundations for private-sector investments that extend beyond the battlefield in the process. Recognizing the significant achievements made possible through DARPA research, Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) has proposed an amendment to a... Continue reading

Harmful Avigation Easement Bills Defeated In States

As the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics, a core part of AUVSI's mission is to educate lawmakers about how their actions could support or hinder the growth the unmanned systems industry.During the busy spring session in state legislatures across the nation, AUVSI conducted outreach to lawmakers to... Continue reading

Chairman Reed Calls for More UMS

The Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee recently called for an increased focus on the development of unmanned maritime vessels to strengthen our nation’s armed forces, and AUVSI urges fellow lawmakers and national security officials to take note. Democratic Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed spoke during a virtual Ronald Reagan Institute event on May... Continue reading

AUVSI’s Accomplishments and Strategic Priorities for the Future

As the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics, AUVSI empowers members with unmatched access to the global unmanned systems community and the tools to help navigate this ever-evolving ecosystem. AUVSI truly embodies the best of the unmanned systems industry, and it has been my honor to serve as... Continue reading

The New Hybrid Experience for XPONENTIAL 2021

5 WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF XPONENTIAL 2021 XPONENTIAL is a globally-recognized gathering for leaders and users of unmanned technologies. Each year, it brings together thousands of the industry’s top minds—from engineers, to policymakers, to enterprise program managers—to cultivate collaboration, spark new ideas, and design the future of autonomy.In 2020, XPONENTIAL went fully virtual... Continue reading

Successfully Educating CA Lawmakers About UAS Technology

One of AUVSI’s guiding advocacy pillars is to support the opening of markets, reduction of barriers, and injection of more certainty and predictability into Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operations and marketplace. AUVSI has been in close contact with key California lawmakers and stakeholders about AB 1292, and we are pleased that the bill has been... Continue reading

Unmanned Systems Defense Phase I: Ground

Today, AUVSI hosted Day Three of the 2021 Unmanned Systems Defense (USD) Conference with a focus on technologies and systems within the ground domain. During the keynote address and panel discussion, attendees learned about key capabilities DOD will seek out in new systems and heard from private sector stakeholders about how emerging technologies can meet needs in both... Continue reading

Congratulations, Deputy Secretary Trottenberg!

Earlier this week, Polly Trottenberg was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Dep. Sec. Trottenberg is known as a veteran transportation official. She most recently ran New York City’s transportation department and oversaw initiatives including the City’s adoption of Vision Zero and the new... 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.