AUVSI

02/17/2025

Our team is on-site at the European Drone Forum (EDF) , which serves as the central kick-off to the inaugural XPONENTIAL Europe.

A cooperation between with Düsseldorf, AUVSI and UAV DACH, today's forum has brought together industry leaders, regulators and experts to discuss key topics like regulations and cybersecurity.

Pictured:
-Stefan Schnorr, State Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport, gives remarks on the implementation of AAM and U-Space in Germany.
-Natale Di Rubbo, Drone Project Manager at EASA, gives an update on regulations for UAS operations in Europe.

02/04/2025

President Trump, the 119th Congress, and state legislators have taken office at a time when the U.S. is at a pivotal moment for technology innovation and adoption.

Autonomous technologies and uncrewed aircraft systems are already unlocking significant benefits in both safety and technological leadership.

Regulators and lawmakers at all levels of government have the potential to influence the United States’ leadership in these key areas.

President Trump, the 119th Congress, and state legislators have taken office at a time when the U.S. is at a pivotal moment for technology innovation and adopti

01/24/2025

What's new: The Defense Innovation Board's report on, "A Path to Scaling Unmanned Weapon Systems" focuses on the vulnerability of the U.S. manufacturing to supply chain disruptions and makes actionable recommendations - including calling for investments at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).

Plus: AUVSI member Anduril Industries announced plans to build $1 billion factory, Arsenal-1, that will produce tens of thousands of autonomous systems and weapons.

Read more in our latest newsletter:

Welcome back to AUVSI’s biweekly newsletter to keep the uncrewed and autonomous systems industries updated on DOD’s Replicator initiative. DOD Updates Defense Innovation Board: “A Path to Scaling Unmanned Weapon Systems” What’s new: Last week, the Pentagon released the Defense Innovation B...

01/23/2025

Autonomous systems are transforming industries, addressing some of today’s most pressing challenges in areas such as defense, cybersecurity, and public safety. At the center of these innovations are collaborations between industry, government, and academia—spotlighted at XPONENTIAL 2025, THE technology event for autonomy. https://www.auvsi.org/xponential-2025-spotlights-critical-innovations-and-partnerships-defense-cybersecurity-public-safety

Make your plan now to join us and industry leaders driving the future of autonomy across sectors and use cases:
✔️Defense and National Security, like AeroVironment, Echodyne, and Epirus
✔️Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Security, like Inspired Flight Technologies Inc. and Doodle Labs
✔️Disaster response and public safety, like Horizon Aerobotics
✔️Academic research with real-world impact, like Texas A&M’s Aerospace & Defense Innovation Triangle

07/09/2024

Just announced: FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker will deliver the Opening Keynote at the 2024 Drone & AAM Symposium, co-hosted by the Federal Aviation Administration and AUVSI.

Why it matters: Whitaker will give remarks on, "National Airspace System 2040, Connected Skies, Connected Communities " and plans to discuss implementation of the recently-passed FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and rulemaking to enable routine flights beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).

Secure your spot: Review the program and register now for the hashtag drone and Advanced Air Mobility event of the year, July 30 - August 1 in Baltimore --> https://www.faadroneaamsymposium.org/program/program-details

02/29/2024

What we're up to: This week, AUVSI hosted a virtual dialogue and Q&A session on, "Supporting drone competitiveness for public safety missions," featuring a wide variety of viewpoints from the UAS community.

Our perspective: We have been actively listening to our community as a whole, and we understand there are questions about our coalitions and initiatives. This week's webinar was the first in a series of opportunities for us to engage with our community, clarify where we're come from, and describe our goals.

The bottom line: AUVSI’s goal is to support the development of a robust domestic base of affordable, capable, and reliable drone options for all users. We want to proactively encourage investments in and scaled production from U.S. drone manufacturers by advocating for grant programs and funding initiatives.

What's at stake: Multiple U.S. government agencies have warned that U.S. reliance on unsecure, foreign-domiciled UAS pose a risk to first responders' critical operations.

Listen to our Chief Advocacy Officer's opening webinar remarks or read them on our site --> https://www.auvsi.org/industry-news/blog/supporting-drone-competitiveness-public-safety-missions

02/26/2024

📅 Register now: Tomorrow, AUVSI will host a virtual dialogue that will bring together diverse viewpoints from the UAS community to discuss ways we can address the challenges facing the U.S. drone industry while meeting the mission critical needs of drone users, including those in public safety.

We encourage attendees to prepare questions in advance and engage during the Q&A session with the panel, including:
-Brian Harrell, Former Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
-Vic Moss, Drone Service Providers Alliance
-Kyle Nordfors, Weber County Sheriff's Office and Mountain Rescue Association
-DJ Smith, Virginia State Police
-Aaron Pierce, Pierce Aerospace
-Michael Robbins, AUVSI

See details here-->

Date/Time: Tuesday, February 27 at 1:30 – 2:30 pm EST Webinar Description: Learn about AUVSI's initiatives to bolster U.S. drone manufacturing and enhance secure platform offerings for all users, including public safety. This session will bring together diverse perspectives on ways to address the ...

02/07/2024

💡 What we’re up to: Looking at the year ahead, AUVSI is working to better understand the ways in which global markets affect our industry and where resources can best be placed to help our industry grow.

Why it matters: Your feedback will assist us in formulating our strategic plan to support the industry and also helps us inform regulators, capital providers and other decision makers on the economic importance of our industry, industry growth, job creation, and challenges we are currently facing.

Get involved: Please take a few minutes to complete our 2024 Year Ahead Economic Survey. Responses will close on February 14 --> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P2R9SHX?eml=%5Beml_value%5D

02/07/2024

📰 Defense news we're reading today: Defense Innovation Unit’s tech-scaling strategy focuses on partnerships

What's new: DIU is taking on more responsibility for coordinating technology efforts within the Pentagon and working closely with combatant commands.

Why it matters: The strategy aims to ensure that the department leverages commercially-derived capabilities to counter rising global threats.

What they're saying: “Against a backdrop of international challenges and with the world’s most capable technology sector, we can and must do more to identify and adopt impactful commercial technologies at speed and scale,” DIU states in the strategy.

The document outlines DIU’s expanding role and lays out steps it's taking to help DoD field technology at a larger scale.

01/25/2024

We are calling on U.S. lawmakers to take measured actions to strengthen the U.S. drone industry.

Why? Chinese drone companies receive subsidies from the CCP to artificially deflate the prices of their drones.
→ The result is that China has created a global monopoly that allows it to distort U.S. markets in favor of Chinese drones, stifle fair competition, and inhibit new entrants.

Why does it matter to lawmakers?
→ U.S. drone companies are committed to investing in America and American workers. With domestic production increasing year over year, American drones are more price competitive and technologically advanced than ever.

Why does it matter for the domestic drone industry?
→ Domestic drone products are more cyber secure, reduce dependence on foreign supply chains, and allow the U.S. to reposition itself as the global leader in advanced aviation.

01/18/2024

What we're tracking today: NAVCENT has launched a new task group focused on unmanned operations during a ceremony in Bahrain.

Why it matters: Task Group 59.1 will focus on the operational deployment of unmanned systems and promote seamless integration of new technology for Navy operators.

What they're saying: “Task Group 59.1 is ready to take the capabilities of TF 59’s unmanned systems and charter new ground with manned and unmanned teaming concepts,” said Lt. Luis Echeverria.

More info -->

MANAMA, Bahrain – U.S. Naval Forces Central Command’s Task Force 59 commissioned a new task group focused on unmanned operations during a ceremony here, Jan. 3.

01/09/2024

Going into 2024, we're optimistic about the future of the U.S. industry.

Why? Lawmakers have begun to wake up to the critical importance of supporting U.S. manufacturing, innovation, and aviation leadership.

We am betting on the US industry and betting on US manufacturers, and in a short time we will again be the world leader in this area. Drone Radio Show