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    2023 End of State Sessions Report: Montana

    For the 2023 legislative session, Montana introduced four measures related to drones, two of which were signed into law. These measures focused on the misuse of drones, from trespassing, to hunting, to interfering with emergency services. Legislation   UnsatisfactorySenate Bill 333 – This measure makes it criminal trespass by a UAV if the person knowingly causes... Continue reading

    2023 End of State Sessions Report: Iowa

    As the 2023 legislative session began Iowa legislators had a clear goal in mind – protecting the privacy of farmers. As a major agricultural state, the concerns of farmers and the agricultural community have always been a focus of the legislature. In recent years, this has seen a trend of measures aimed at restricting the... Continue reading

    2023 End of State Sessions Report: Missouri

    For the 2023 legislative session, Missouri introduced four measures related to drones, none of which passed. Three of the measures were part of a drone regulatory bill package, eventually being combined into one comprehensive measure, and built upon attempts to regulate drones in previous sessions. Legislation    Needed Improvement: House Bill 179 – This measure makes... Continue reading

    April RECAP: 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS

    The fourth month of the state legislative session has ended, ushering in a period of conference committees, Governor action, and state adjournments. Louisiana convened on the 10th, marking the last state to begin their 2023 session. Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Washington all adjourned, bringing their sessions to a close. With... Continue reading

    DRONE PREPARED: ADDRESSING COMMON CONCERNS

    Drones have emerged as a transformative and innovative technology, with users ranging from state agencies to commercial companies to everyday citizens. As such, state legislatures have begun to take up the topic, debating how and if drone technology should be regulated. Since 2013, at least 44 States have enacted laws regarding drones.1 This year there... Continue reading

    AUVSI State Advocacy Mid-Session Report: Air Domain

    We are now three months into 2023 and have reached the halfway point of most state legislative sessions. Coming into this year, AUVSI revamped its state strategy, moving to a more proactive approach, actively engaging at a more frequent and effective level, and showing high value to our members as well as strong leadership in... Continue reading

    March Recap: 2023 State Legislative Sessions

    The latest from State Advocacy: As March came to a close, so did the end of the third month of the legislative session. Alabama and Florida convened for their 2023 regular sessions, while Wyoming, Utah, South Dakota, West Virginia, Kentucky, New Mexico, Idaho, Maine, and Georgia adjourned.What's next from our team: As states that were... Continue reading

    2023 End of State Sessions Report: Mississippi

    Mississippi had an active and engaged 2023 legislative session. Due to the interest from the legislature, strong work of the research institutions, and the friendly environment that the State has shown for innovative technology, AUVSI targeted Mississippi from the beginning for our educational Drone Prepared campaign. The state was receptive and encouraging to work with,... Continue reading

    2023 End of State Sessions Report: Wyoming and Utah

    On March 3rd, Utah and Wyoming adjourned for the 2023 legislative session. Both states were active in proposing uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) policy. However, while Utah introduced and passed more measures than Wyoming, several of them contained language unfavorable towards industry. Conversely, while Wyoming introduced some unfavorable language, the legislature’s... Continue reading

    2023 State Legislative Sessions: February Recap

    The second month of the legislative session has come to an end, with every state meeting for their regular legislative session in February except for Louisiana and Florida. On February 26th, Virginia became the first state to adjourn, with Wyoming and Utah shortly to follow on March 3rd. What We’re Working On Drone Prepared: Our... 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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