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UNMANNED SYSTEMS DEFENSE PHASE I: AIR

AUVSI today hosted Day Two of the 2021 Unmanned Systems Defense (USD) Conference with a focus on systems and technologies within the air domain. Attendees heard insights from Christopher C. O’Donnell, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition; Major Ryan Greenawalt, Future Unmanned Aircraft System Integrator, Future Vertical Lift Cross Functional Team; and... Continue reading

Unmanned Systems Defense Phase I: Maritime

Today, AUVSI launched the first of three phases of the 2021 Unmanned Systems Defense (USD) Conference. This annual event brings together a wide range of stakeholders with expertise across the defense segment of the unmanned industry, including senior officials at the Department of Defense (DOD), program managers at federal security agencies, and industry executives with... Continue reading

HamiltonJet and Sea Machines Partner to Launch an Integrated Pilot-Assist Product

FL Sen. Jeff Brandes Continuing to Lead on AV

In late February, Florida State Senator Jeff Brandes (R-FL-24) introduced a bill authorizing the operation of low-speed autonomous vehicles (AV) on certain streets and roads. Long a champion of AV innovation and adoption, AUVSI commends Sen. Brandes for continuing to push these issues forward and establish Florida as a leader of autonomous technology. This specific... Continue reading

Web Series – Season 1 Recap

*/Unmanned and autonomous systems are already hard at work saving lives, improving mobility, and increasing human potential. But for their promise to be fully realized we must all work together to build public confidence by assuring that these systems are safe and reliable.Season One of the Assuring Autonomy web series premiered in the summer of... Continue reading

Mitigating UAS Disruptions at Airports

An unmanned aerial vehicle spotted at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, NC on March 9 caused operational difficulties, delayed flights, and raised concerns of gaps in security. Law enforcement agencies are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the drone operator, with the FBI calling the incident an “illegal intrusion.” This is not the... 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.