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Re-Introducing the AUVSI Automated Freight Task Force

February 23, 2021
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AUVSI’s catchphrase is “all things unmanned,” and under that umbrella falls automated vehicles, or AVs. This year we will be increasing our focus on leading in the AV space, with an emphasis on advocating for automated freight. In fact, we will be building on the important work started by Suzanne Murtha, AUVSI Board Member and... Continue reading

Drone Federalism is the Wrong Move

February 4, 2021
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A safe national airspace (NAS) is critical to American commerce, travel, and national security. The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has been directed by the U.S. Congress to control and actively manage our skies, which they have done admirably throughout the years. In fact, many nations look to American airspace management practices with envy, as our... Continue reading

Congratulations, Sec. Buttigieg!

February 2, 2021
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Today, Pete Buttigieg was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and AUVSI extends our warmest congratulations as Mayor Pete becomes Secretary Buttigieg.The unmanned systems industry is one that prizes innovation and holds safety as our number one priority. We are encouraged to see a similar mentality in our newest Transportation Secretary, as... Continue reading

Congratulations to General Austin on his Confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Defense

January 22, 2021
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This morning, retired Army General Lloyd Austin was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Defense, and AUVSI offers him and his family our warm congratulations. Secretary Austin comes to the job with a very impressive resume, marked by several key accomplishments: he was the first Black commander of CENTCOM, the first Black Vice Chief of Staff... Continue reading

Good Drone News in the Empire State

January 19, 2021
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Recently, Assembly Bill 1439 was introduced in the New York State Assembly with the goal of inserting language related to unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, into existing state vehicle and traffic laws. The bill’s sponsor is Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli, a Democrat from New York’s 129th Assembly District, and AUVSI applauds him for taking this... Continue reading

AUVSI President and CEO Brian Wynne Reappointed to FAA Drone Advisory Committee and Management Advisory Committee

January 11, 2021
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Last week, it was announced that AUVSI President and CEO Brian Wynne was reappointed to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) for another two-year term, allowing him to continue lending his experience and leadership to this important public-private advisory group.Per the FAA website, “the FAA's Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) is a broad-based,... Continue reading

Introducing: Assuring Autonomy

January 7, 2021
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Welcome to AUVSI’s new blog, titled Assuring Autonomy. That brand may sound familiar, as our CEO and President Brian Wynne rolled out a video series spotlighting leaders within the unmanned systems industry under the same name in the summer of 2020. However, since the quest to increase knowledge about and familiarity with unmanned systems will... Continue reading

AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2020 to Convene Virtually Next Week

October 5, 2020
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