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    AUVSI Submits AAM Regulatory Comments

    The world is entering an exciting new era of aviation, but for the benefits of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to be realized, U.S. companies need more support and regulatory clarity. The safe integration of AAM into the airspace will increase U.S. global competitiveness by supporting domestic workforce growth and technology innovation and manufacturing. In the... Continue reading

    Looking into E&C’s Hearing on AV Regulations in the U.S.

    The world of transportation is on the cusp of a revolutionary transformation, and at the heart of this change lie autonomous vehicles (AVs). These cutting-edge technologies promise to reshape our roads, enhance safety, and revolutionize the way we move. This week, the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee held a crucial hearing to discuss the... Continue reading

    FAA Releases UAS Fact Sheet Update for 2023

    Last week, the FAA released its Updated Fact Sheet (2023) on State and Local Regulation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). In the eight years since the last Fact Sheet from the FAA, many states and localities have introduced drone legislation. While some measures were positive and supportive of industry, others were far-reaching and encroaching on... Continue reading

    AUVSI Submits BVLOS Comments

    AUVSI recently submitted comments in response to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) UAS Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight Operations (BVLOS) Request for Comment, as well as submitted our support for the accompanying BVLOS exemptions for Phoenix Air Unmanned and AUVSI members uAvionix, UPS Flight Forward, and Zipline. What It Is The request seeks comments on specific aspects... Continue reading

    June Recap: 2023 State Legislative Sessions

    The sixth, and final, month of the “traditional” state legislative session has ended, with another ten states adjourning from their regular session, for a total of 41 states out of session. Of the nine states still in, six have legislature that meet year-round. Of the adjourned States, Alaska, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine,... Continue reading

    May Recap: 2023 State Legislative Sessions

    The fifth month of the legislative session has ended, leaving just one more until the majority of States are out of session. This month saw Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Vermont adjourn for their 2023 regular session, bringing the total number states that have adjourned... Continue reading

    2023 End of State Sessions Report: Florida

    For the 2023 legislative session, Florida introduced six distinct measures, for twelve total bills, related to AAM and UAS. Four of those have now passed the legislature and are on their way to the Governor’s desk. In addition to their regular session, Florida was dealing with rulemaking related to the country-of-origin ban that passed in... Continue reading

    2023 End of State Sessions Report: Texas

    Texas was the most active State this year in drone policy, with twenty bills getting introduced and seven measures making to the Governor’s desk. This high level of activity can be attributed to two major factors: 1.) In March of 2022, a federal judge ruled Texas’ drone regulatory code, Chapter 423, unconstitutional, and 2.) the... Continue reading

    2023 End of State Sessions Report: Hawaii

    For the 2023 legislative session, Hawaii introduced five measures, two of which passed. Hawaii has a two-year session, so the measures that did not pass this session will remain eligible for consideration in 2024. The State covered a wide range of topics related to UAS, from issues of misuse and trespass to development offices and... 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.

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