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    AUVSI and Partners Oppose Harmful State Drone Bills

    This week, AUVSI, along with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the Drone Service Providers Alliance (DSPA), and the Small UAV Coalition, submitted letters of opposition to Maryland SB 702, Montana SB 333, and Oregon HB 2688. Additionally, AUVSI’s Cascade Chapter President Wendie Kellington, Cascade Chapter member and Professor at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Patrick Sherman,... Continue reading

    2023 State Legislative Sessions – January Recap

    As January ends, so does the first month of the 2023 legislative session, with all states except four currently meeting in their regular sessions. It’s already clear that advanced air mobility (AAM) and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) will be a hot topic facing legislatures across the country this year. What We’re Working On Drone Prepared... Continue reading

    States in Session: Drone Legislation We’re Tracking

    This month, state legislatures came into session for 2023. All 50 states will be meeting in unrestricted sessions this year. States have the ability to push forward the industry through UAS and AAM friendly policy. When states support and collaborate with the emerging uncrewed systems industry, it provides immense public benefit for all. To assist... Continue reading

    Surface Navy Association 2023: Sharpening Our Competitive Edge

    Last week, AUVSI’s Advocacy team attended the Surface Navy Association’s 35th Annual National Symposium, where this year’s theme was Sharpening Our Competitive Edge. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro delivered a keynote address on global stability, leadership, and service. Pillars for Strategic Competition The U.S. Navy is focused on deterring and countering China, Russia,... Continue reading

    AUVSI Supports North Dakota Executive Budget for UAS

    Last week, AUVSI submitted letters of support for North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum’s 2023-2025 Executive Budget. Governor Burgum announced his budget in December with his Budget Address, which includes $37 million in total for the UAS industry. This breaks down to $30 million for VANTIS, the State’s Beyond the Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Network,... Continue reading

    AUVSI Advocacy Successes in FY 2023 Omnibus

    As the industry’s leading advocacy organization, this year AUVSI has diligently advocated for appropriations priorities, across all three domains and in the commercial and defense sectors, to advance and scale the uncrewed systems and robotics industries. AUVSI both adopted our own appropriations priorities and advocated for our members’ own appropriations requests. Status of FY 2023... Continue reading

    AUVSI Urges Congress to Avoid Full-Year CR

    Today, AUVSI urged Congressional leadership to avoid funding the federal government via a full-year continuing resolution (CR) and explained how it would negatively impact the uncrewed vehicle industrial base and U.S. global competitiveness.As Michael Robbins, Chief Advocacy Officer, wrote, it is critical in this era of strategic global competition for the U.S. to invest where... Continue reading

    Communication, Air Traffic, and the need for Uniform UAS Integration Systems

    AUVSI was a sponsor and participant in the Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) Global Conference and Exposition in Washington, D.C. where industry participants joined together with regulators and air traffic control representatives to discuss the latest trends and technology in air traffic control. Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), which includes Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Regional... Continue reading

    Acquisition Next – Takeaways from the Fall 2022 Government Contracting Conference

    On November 4th 2022, George Mason University and Defense Acquisition University hosted Acquisition Next - Fall 2022 Government Contracting Conference in Washington, DC. The conference organizers conducted 3 panel discussions and 2 fireside chats that featured many prominent acquisition experts, including: Ellen Lord, Vice-Chair of the PPBE Reform Commission Michael Brown, former Defense Innovation Chief... 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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