Driving Policy. Advancing Autonomy.
AUVSI’s advocacy efforts are grounded in our mission to advance the safe, secure, and effective integration of uncrewed systems and robotics across the air, ground, maritime, and cyber domains. Our Advocacy Committees bring this mission to life, uniting industry leaders to shape legislation, inform regulation, and promote policies that foster innovation and protect national interests.
Through focused collaboration and coordinated campaigns, our committees deliver results that strengthen industry competitiveness and build the foundation for trusted autonomy at scale.
Our Committees
Defense Advocacy Committee
Focused on accelerating uncrewed systems adoption across the Department of Defense, this committee works to streamline acquisition, support innovative procurement models, and expand the role of autonomy in national security.
Air Advocacy Committee
This committee leads AUVSI’s efforts to modernize airspace access and shape drone and AAM policy. From beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) to pilot training, members help guide FAA rulemaking and state-level legislation impacting commercial drone operations.
Maritime Advocacy Committee
Addressing the emerging needs of uncrewed maritime systems, this group champions policy frameworks that support safe deployment, testing access, and operational flexibility for civil, defense, and research missions.
Ground Advocacy Committee
Supporting automated and autonomous ground vehicles, this committee focuses on enabling safe testing and deployment across logistics, commercial fleets, and defense mobility platforms.
Cyber Working Group
This cross-domain working group tackles cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, and secure-by-design principles for uncrewed systems. It supports standards development, public-private coordination, and alignment with federal security frameworks.
Your Voice on Capitol Hill
Through collaboration and consensus, we shape policy positions that speak for the entire industry. Join AUVSI at the Advocacy Level.
Meet the Advocacy Team
The AUVSI Advocacy Team is comprised of government affairs and advocacy experts that focus on a robust federal, state, and local portfolio.
