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AUVSI Fall Assembly
November 9-10, 2026 | Nationals Park | Washington, DC
Two events. One location. The AUVSI Fall Assembly is where the industry’s brightest minds unite in Washington, DC to shape autonomy policy, advance defense capabilities, and drive real-world impact across the autonomy ecosystem.


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Major Custom Cable
Major Custom Cable is an AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified, ITAR-registered wire harness and cable assembly manufacturer based in Jackson, Missouri. Rooted in its community since 1990, the company builds lightweight, reliable, American-made harnesses, cable assemblies, and fiber optic links for uncrewed systems operating in demanding environments.
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Federal UAS Registration Intelligence
AUVSI Research has transformed FAA drone registration data into real, actionable market intelligence, cleaned and enriched with equipment specifications from the USRD. Identify operators, track market share, size opportunities, and generate qualified leads. Not estimates. Real data.

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The Global Uncrewed Systems Market
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650%
Growth in global uncrewed systems patent filings since 2016
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By Heather Lee Interim President and CEO, AUVSI I recently sat down with Agility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson to talk about where U.S. advanced robotics policy is headed. The conversation […]
AUVSI congratulates Owen West and Max Strasiser on being named the Department of War’s leadership team for the office of the Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems (DRPM-UxS). Their […]
AUVSI supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s final programmatic environmental assessment for drone package delivery and the national framework it sets. AUVSI takes seriously the environmental questions raised by states […]
By Michael Robbins President & CEO, AUVSI As I prepare to conclude my time as President & CEO of AUVSI, I have been reflecting on what my time at AUVSI has […]
AUVSI endorses the Guard the Skies Act (H.R. 8697), bipartisan legislation led by Reps. Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), alongside original co-sponsors Eli Crane (R-AZ), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Michael Baumgartner (R-WA), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), that […]
AUVSI applauds the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for advancing the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act (H.R. 7553) out of committee on September 15. AUVSI worked diligently with our partners in Congress to push for this markup and will continue to engage with Congress to […]
Robbins to become President and CEO of the Semiconductor Industry Association as Board launches search Arlington, Va. – (August 18, 2026) – The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the world’s largest trade association […]
AUVSI expresses support for the presidential proclamation issued August 13, 2026, imposing Section 232 tariffs on uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS components, the outcome of the Department of Commerce’s investigation into national security […]
As autonomous systems reach operational scale, the aerospace and technology veteran will unify AUVSI’s brand, flagship programs, and growth strategy. WASHINGTON, D.C. — (August 11, 2026) — The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle […]
Autonomy policy does not move in one place. This year it has moved in Senate committee markups, in House floor amendments, in FAA rulemaking dockets, and in a Congressional hearing […]
AUVSI's commitment to advancing autonomy safely and reliably is extremely important to our organization. We believe in that mission, and being a part of it is essential to our work.
Steve Boraz, Vice President, Growth, Leidos and Chair, AUVSI Defense Advocacy Committee


